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I have one cat who has severe allergies. He is overdue for his vaccines. He is so allergic to everything already, I hate the idea of messing up his immune system even worse!
He is allergic to dust mites, corn, soy, wheat, beef, dairy, fish, lamb, chicken, turkey etc... It is an ongoing battle to keep him from getting infections due to his constant scratching.
He is on allergy shots and antihistamines year round, antibiotics for infections, antibacterial shampoos, hydrocortisone cream for the itching. Short of taking him in for skin testing and more allergy shots there is nothing left to do treatment wise.
I'd hate to vaccinate him and have him get more itchy!
Do you think allergies are related to vaccines? Any evidence supporting your theories?
If he was your cat would you vaccinate?
This is what his face looks like during flare ups. (it's not him but it gives you an idea of how itchy he gets!).
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...act=rc&uact=3&dur=397&page=3&start=46&ndsp=25
Any ideas on other treatment options? The vet mentioned Atopic, but given his history of urinary issues, I worry that will make him worse.
He is allergic to dust mites, corn, soy, wheat, beef, dairy, fish, lamb, chicken, turkey etc... It is an ongoing battle to keep him from getting infections due to his constant scratching.
He is on allergy shots and antihistamines year round, antibiotics for infections, antibacterial shampoos, hydrocortisone cream for the itching. Short of taking him in for skin testing and more allergy shots there is nothing left to do treatment wise.
I'd hate to vaccinate him and have him get more itchy!
Do you think allergies are related to vaccines? Any evidence supporting your theories?
If he was your cat would you vaccinate?
This is what his face looks like during flare ups. (it's not him but it gives you an idea of how itchy he gets!).
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...act=rc&uact=3&dur=397&page=3&start=46&ndsp=25
Any ideas on other treatment options? The vet mentioned Atopic, but given his history of urinary issues, I worry that will make him worse.