Fluffy pets often suffer from dermatitis, combing their skin to blood. The cause of such problems can be both allergic reactions and endocrine disorders in the body of the animal. One of the most effective and safe medications for treating itchy dermatitis is the Stop Itch suspension for cats. It also helps to relieve discomfort during infection with parasites and insect bites.
Product Feature
This is a comprehensive anti-inflammatory drug that is used to treat skin diseases in animals. It relieves itching, reduces swelling and restores epidermal cells due to the presence of a synthetic glucocorticoid. The tool "Stop Itch" for cats is available as a suspension for oral administration in 10 ml plastic bottles. A special syringe dispenser is inserted in the box, with which it is convenient to give the drug to the pet.
There is another form of Stop Itching, a spray for cats. It also treats, in addition to skin diseases, otitis media due to the presence of lidocaine and atibacterial components: chloramphenicol and metronidazole. Despite such a serious composition, both the suspension and the spray belong to the class of low-hazard drugs. They very rarely provoke allergic reactions and are not addictive at all.
Features of the action of the suspension
The effectiveness of the drug is due to the special composition. Stop Itch for cats contains the following components:
- hormone polcortolone;
- methionine;
- succinic acid;
- vitamins of group B and PP;
- excipients: preservatives, sweeteners and glycerin.
Thanks to the main active ingredient - synthetic glucocorticoid, the drug acts on the very cause of the inflammatory process:
- prevents the release of prostaglandins, which reduces inflammation;
- accelerates the synthesis of lipocartins, resulting in reduced swelling;
- reduces the permeability of capillaries and cell membranes.
After reducing the inflammatory process, the remaining substances of the drug begin to act. Vitamins and succinic acid improve metabolic processes, participate in tissue regeneration and restore the integrity of the skin. A few days after the start of the drug, the animal is pruritic, inflammation and swelling are reduced, and scratching heals. The suspension improves skin condition, eliminating dryness and relieving irritation.
When appointed
Veterinarians recommend the use of a suspension for skin diseases that have arisen for many reasons:
- with atopic dermatitis;
- urticaria;
- dermatosis;
- eczema
- neurodermatitis;
- infectious diseases;
- allergic reactions to insect bites.
Suspension "Stop Itch" for cats: instructions for use
The drug is given to a pet in the morning along with food. Capricious animals can be injected with a special syringe by force. Before use, the drug must be shaken, since it may delaminate. Suspension is taken 1 time per day. The dosage should be observed depending on the weight of the animal. Small cats up to 3 kilograms are given 0.25 ml per day, larger ones - 0.5 ml. The first 4 days the drug is given in this dose. Then the treatment continues for another week, but the dosage is reduced by half.
The drug is well compatible with any medicine for cats, food additives and types of feed. You can not only use other corticosteroids at the same time. When applying, you must strictly observe the dosage and dosage regimen. Skipping one dose of the drug greatly reduces its effectiveness.
Contraindications and side effects of the drug
"Stop Itching" (suspension) is not prescribed if the cat has a viral disease or individual intolerance to the components of the drug. This remedy is also contraindicated in animals with diabetes. For pregnant and lactating cats, the drug is used only for serious indications and under the supervision of a doctor.
Typically, Stop Itching is well tolerated for cats. In some cases, animals have an individual intolerance to the components of the product. Then cats can experience abdominal pain, upset stomach, they have a depressed mood and excessive salivation. Such animals should not be given the drug. Inhibition of consciousness, lethargy, or vomiting may also occur if the recommended dosage is exceeded.
Suspension "Stop Itching" for cats: reviews
The drug causes conflicting opinions among veterinarians and animal owners. Those who used the suspension for their cats note that within a few hours after the first intake, the pet began to itch less. After a few days, the itching disappears, and the animal becomes calmer, not nervous and itchy. Moreover, the drug helps in case of allergy, after insect bites, manifestations of inflammatory diseases complicated by infection. Owners of cats like that it is convenient to give a suspension with a measuring syringe.
But there are also negative reviews about this drug. Many believe that hormonal drugs are dangerous, and they can be given only in extreme cases. This opinion is even among veterinarians - they recommend taking safer antihistamines for allergies. Many doctors believe that Stop Itching can cause serious damage to the gastrointestinal tract, liver and kidneys.
Therefore, it is only up to the cat owner to give or not a suspension. If in doubt, it is best to consult a doctor. If it is decided to treat the pet with this drug, it is necessary to strictly observe the dosage and duration of administration.