They DO make hydrocortizone creams specially for cats, and dogs, too. But if you're looking for a cheaper remedy, try vaseline. This will also keep the fleas from irritating existing sores, and it won't hurt the cat's system if they lick at it. Jusy try and not apply too much.Can you use a regular hydrocortizone cream on cats for skin problems due to fleas?
i do not suggest hydrocotisone...
it's a steroid, and will make your kitty very nauseus if she licks it...
i know for a fact you can use sunscreen on cats... of any age.
my kitten has light skin and likes to sit in the sun, her vet recommended sunscreen...
sunscreen is also a lotion, this should help the dry skin for your kitty.
make sure the itchy skin is not a reaction to the flea medication.
Dawn Dish Wahing Liquid.Add a few drops to your cats bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly.Rinse Well to Advoid skin irritations.Good Bye Fleas
Talk to a vet before putting anything on a cat that is used for humans. I had a kitten with the same thing and I put Advantage on its neck and just let the rest of it resolve it self. If it doesn't then take the cat to a vet.
The best thing for fleas is Advantage. I used to work for a vet and he said that the more things a product protects against, the less powerful against each thing it is. So if you don't have ticks or anything else, stick with Advantage. Then you won't have any fleas and the rest will fix itself. Also, they do have itch medication for cats, but I'm not sure of how much it is.
The cream may only aggrevate the problem. It is designed to work on a rash to prevent scratching by alleviating the redness and swelling associated with skin problems. If your cat's skin is dry, try changing to a premium cat food like IAMS, Eukanuba, Pro-plan,etc.. It may be that all your cat needs is more fish oils in its diet. Try that before you take her in ( by the way when changing food, always do it gradually mover 7 days= 1st day 90% old food 10% new food and so on). Good luck.
I don't know. Contact your vet and ask.... to be on the safe side.
She will just lick it off. Leave it alone.
Try an oatmeal or relief shampoo. You should be able to find some at your local pet store. Just be sure to rinse her well, and don't bathe her too often.
Also, a trip to the vet wouldn't hurt.
Cats are much more sensitive to things than dogs are, so be careful. Dry skin, you can also treat from the inside out - she could just not be getting enough fats in her diet. Get some good old tuna, packed in oil, and just put a little of the tuna and drizzle some of that stinky oil on her dry food. She will love it, and it will really help her skin and coat quality.
As for the cortizone for her flea problem, I have a spray kind that I got at Petsmart, I don't recall off hand if it's for both dogs and cats, but it wasn't that expensive, about $6. So go and check that out at your local pet store.
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