FAQ

Gabapentin is often preferred in cats for situational anxiety and stress due to its anxiolytic and anticonvulsant properties, while trazodone is also used but less commonly in feline behavior treatment.

Psychotropic medications are a silent killer of cats, as many human psychiatric drugs are toxic even in small doses and can cause severe or fatal effects.

Cats can be prescribed certain antipsychotic medications like acepromazine for situational use, but these carry risks and must be used under veterinary guidance.

Atopica is used in cats to control and manage itching and inflammation caused by allergic dermatitis and other immune-mediated skin conditions.

Safe antidepressants for cats include fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine (SSRIs), clomipramine, amitriptyline (TCAs), and buspirone, when prescribed and monitored by a veterinarian.

Psychotropic medications can be used in cats but carry risks and must be prescribed and monitored by a veterinarian. Side effects, drug interactions, and dosing concerns make professional oversight essential.

Yes, Cytopoint helps with paw licking by reducing itchiness caused by allergic skin conditions through targeted inhibition of the IL-31 protein.

Cytopoint injections can provide relief for up to eight weeks and may be administered every four to eight weeks as prescribed by a veterinarian.

Yes, Cytopoint can help reduce paw licking in dogs by targeting and neutralizing the itch-causing protein IL-31, which leads to significant itch relief.

Most dogs receive Cytopoint injections every 4 to 8 weeks, as its effects typically last up to 8 weeks depending on individual response and veterinarian guidance.