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My cat was on Prozac for inappropriate peeing. Once I started him on the Prozac, he didn't pee outside the litter box again. So, it worked fast. He was only on it a short time and I weaned him off after a few months. I didn't notice aggression. He seemed a little restless while on it but nothing...

I would try the Atopica. My cat Boots has been on Atopica liquid for about 3-4 months now. The itching, scabs and bald patches are gone. He doesn't like the medicine and is smart enough to know when "medicine time" is and he hides. But other than that, he eats well and seems happier. I'm unable...

Thank you for telling your story. I think it is a testament to your devotion to your pet that you have been so patient and searching for answers. I agree, Prozac is not a cop out. Many would have put Billie down with the behavior issues you are describing. In my own case, I had given my cat...

What happened with your cat's ear hematoma? My cat has one, along with several other issues and the current plan is to let it heal on its own. My cat has been diagnosed with diabetes. This was found after I noticed he was very thirsty and peeing a lot. He sticks his head under the bathtub faucet...

I would strongly urge you to try Atopica. It took about 3 weeks for boots to stop itching but when he did, all his fur grew back and the scabs disappeared. You can begin trying to wean off Atopica after about a month. I haven't had luck with this but most people can go to every other day or...

My cat boots started itching like crazy. My vet says allergy testing isn't that accurate. After trying the depo shot, amyltriptline and a hydrolyzed protein diet (he refused it), the only thing that has helped is atopica. When the itching first started, we discovered he has hyperthyroidism. Did...

I think I'm going to do what you are doing. (skipping only Saturday and Wednesday) and see how it goes. Going from every day to every other day is just too drastic! It is interesting that it took 4 weeks to work, but only one week to significantly head back in the other direction!

Boots has been on liquid Atopica for 4 weeks. The itching was nearly gone! My vet said to now go to every other day. Well, there's a huge difference between every day and every other day. We have been on every other day now for a week. He is itching more and back to biting his paws, and over...

Boots has been on the Atopica for a little over two weeks. I have already noticed a significant decrease in the itching. And this was only after being on the Atopica for a week. His fur seems thicker and scabs are gone. I was expecting it to take longer to see results. Now today he is back at...

My cat has been on Atopica for just a little over two weeks. Already I've noticed a significant decrease in the itching. In fact, his fur seems thicker, scabs are gone, etc. I was very impressed because I expected it to take longer to work. Then today he seems itchy. Should I be worried that...

So 5 hours after the first atopica dose he had loose stool. He is acting like he feels ok and hasn't vomited. He also hasn't eaten his normal amount of food since I gave him the Atopica. He did have a little to eat before I dosed him. I'll see what he does tomorrow. Has anyone had issues with...

This is crazy but the Atopica arrived today and I gave Boots his dose. I was dreading his reaction to having me squirt this into his mouth since he foamed and drooled with liquid Prozac and foamed, drooled AND gagged with the Chinese herb. THERE WAS NO REACTION. I gave it to him, and he walked...

I'm not going to eliminate the canned food. I keep dry food out all the time for free feeding. Because I have two cats, and the other one prefers dry, I need to convert that to the hydrolyzed as well. So, both will get canned and dry. I read somewhere that it is not good to feed raw with Atopica...

Just got back from the vet and Atopica is definitely the next thing to try. My poor kitty had scratched himself so badly under his chin he bled and had a nasty scab. So, also got another antibiotic shot for that. Yes, he is on the Royal Canin Hydrolyzed Protein food. Right now, I'm mixing that...

I've been all over this site looking for info about Atopica, which is the next thing I'm going to try for my cat who has been itching for a year. We've tried two types of behavioral medicine, steroid shot, two types of flea and parasite medication and an antibiotic shot when the itching was so...