posted 09-14-2002 05:39 PM           

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My cat has been on antibiotics for allergies several times. They don't seem to help much.
She is constantly scratching her head or under her neck till the fur is gone. I was wondering if a cat can safely take Benadryl?
Thanks,
Deb

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posted 09-15-2002 06:52 PM           

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Hope this helps: http://www.vetinfo.com/catmed.html

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posted 09-15-2002 07:04 PM           

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Seeing I couldn't "edit" here is the other site:

http://www.peteducation.com/category_summary.cfm?cls=0&Cat=1303

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posted 09-15-2002 09:06 PM           

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Dear Pauline,

Thanks for responding. I am looking into the
info now.

Deb

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posted 09-17-2002 04:06 PM           

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NOT REALLY SURE IF IT SAFE, HOWEVER I HAVE A CAT THAT SUFFERS SEVERLY FROM ALLERGIES AND OUR VET PUT HER ON ALLERGY MEDS AND GAVE HER A CORTIZONE SHOT. WE THOUGHT SHE WAS GONNA SCRATCH HERSELF TO DEATH. SHE IS DOING WONDERFUL NOW AND HER HAIR IS GROWING BACK. HOPE THIS HELPS.

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posted 09-18-2002 09:29 PM           

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Thanks Sabrena,

I am glad to get your reply. Do you know
what the allergy medicine was called?
Deb

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posted 09-20-2002 10:53 PM           

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I know that dogs can be given benadryl. My dog has seasonal allergies, and the vet gives him hydroxyzine. It works very well. I would ask my vet about this. Antibiotics treat infections, not allergies.

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