072 Feline Allergy Treatment: Relief For Your Itchy Cat

Is your cat constantly scratching, overgrooming, or suffering from red, irritated skin? Feline allergies are a common but frustrating condition for both cats and their owners. In this episode, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti, veterinary dermatologist, breaks down the best treatment options to help your allergic cat feel comfortable again. You'll learn: ✅ The latest veterinary treatments, including prescription medications and at-home solutions ✅ What questions to ask your veterinarian ✅ Common myths about feline allergy treatments and what really works Whether your cat needs allergy-friendly food, medicated shampoos, or advanced therapies like immunotherapy, this episode has the answers. Join us as we follow Otto’s journey—an allergic cat who lost all the fur on his back legs and belly—and explore the treatments that helped manage his allergies. Resources & Links: 📌 Struggling to medicate your cat? Check out the Calm and Cozy Cat Wrap. 📌 Find a veterinary dermatologist near you: Your Vet Wants You to Know Resources 📌 Full transcript with pictures of Otto and other allergic cats: Episode Page 📌 Schedule an appointment at Veterinary Skin and Ear in Los Angeles with Dr. Lancellotti: Veterinary Skin and Ear Scratching the Itch: EveryCat Health Foundation The EveryCat Health Foundation is the world's only nonprofit focused solely on feline health research. They award grants for cutting edge research in feline medicine, ranging from clinically applicable proposals to long shot investigations with game-changing potential. Learn more and donate here.   Our vision is for Your Vet Wants You to Know to be a resource for veterinarians to improve client communication by introducing a discussion about a common topic during the vet visit, then directing the client to a reliable source of engaging, understandable, and accessible information. By doing so, we strive for: 1) increased pet health literacy among pet owners, 2) improved partnership between clients and the veterinary team, 3) improved medical outcomes for pets, and 4) improved quality of life and efficiency for veterinarians. Help support our mission through BUY ME A COFFEE: 

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As a curious pet owner, have you ever taken to the internet for more information about pet health? Maybe you want to know why your pet is itchy and what you can do about it. Maybe you’re frustrated about the ear infections always coming back. Maybe you’re looking for ways to make veterinary care more affordable. Instead of wading through a sea of information that may not be reliable, and in some cases may be harmful, here is what Your Vet Wants You to Know. I’m Dr. Brittany Lancellotti, board certified veterinary dermatology specialist. Join me to get the information you’re looking for to care for your dog and cat, from diseases and treatments to financial planning and what’s happening in the world of veterinary medicine. If you’re curious about your pet's health, then Your Vet Wants You to Know.