Allergies

Hello all. I have a little problem. My Kuki seems to have allergies. He has the following symptoms:

Sneezing occasionally - although it has gotten better
But mainly itching and scratching at his neck, head and ears.
His skin is a little pinker than usual
He is missing hair on his neck

This started about a month ago. I thought it was nothing at first. I was in the process of moving so i thought maybe it was stress. However, he seems to have settled in and is still scratching his life away. I feel terrible! I haven't been able to take him to a vet because my work schedule has been horrific with tax season (i'm an accountant).

I bought him some dermaquin that supposedly is good for:
Omega-3 fatty acids help support the following areas: Skin and coat
Kidney health
Brain health
Immune system function


I must admit his allergies have gotten better since he has been taking the pills with his dinner but I would like to know if there is anything else i can do for him. I bought a spray to help soothe the scratching and it seems to work as he is now laying on the floor relaxing.

I will be calling my vet tomorrow to schedule a visit. I'm guessing he will give him some type of cortisone shot. My mom's dog has allergies and usually when it gets really bad she takes him in for a shot.

My little guy clearly has immune issues as he also has a mild case of stomatitis. What can i possibly do or give him to make his life better?


Thanks in advance

You need to find the allergen. There are two places to start that are highly likely: Litter and food.

If you use a scented clay litter you must stop. It's very common for cats to react to the added perfumes. Likewise anything like that around the home, such as scented detergents and fabric softener/dryer sheets, are a problem, too.

Food allergies will turn into skin itchiness in many cats. The only way to figure out the allergen is through food trials and using simple foods. Discuss this with your vet.


Treating him with daily antihistamines won't work if he's still exposed to the potential allergen and a lot of it, plus they have side effects. Also, in cats, allergies aren't strictly a histamine problem as serotonin plays a part. (other animals and humans don't have that)

The stomatitis needs to followed and treated by the vet.

I hope you don't have any problems with finding a new one (not sure how far you moved).