What can you do for your cat itching?

Answer 1

Salmon oil and Evening Primrose oil are two oils that a cat can benefit greatly from. You can also add a weekly treat of oily fish such as sardines or mackerel (best in spring water), or even scraps of plain fatty meat (such as skin from a chicken) either raw or cooked, depending on what your cat prefers.

Salmon oil contains omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. It is the omega 3 fatty acids that are so valuable in salmon oil. Salmon oil helps improve coat and skin quality and lubricate joints, which an elderly cat may benefit greatly from. It is advisable to use this instead of Cod Liver oil, as this contains a high level of Vitamin A which a cat can overdose on if fed too much.

Evening Primrose oil also contains vitamins and fatty acids that promote healthy supple skin and soft, glossy fur much like Salmon oil.

Both these oils can be found in most health shops and can be added to the cat's meal a couple of times a week. Only a few drops are needed each time.

Answer 2

buy flee treatment

IMPROVED ANSWER:

Sometimes it is good to try to give him a bath; any living thing will itch if it is dirty. You could (as above) buy flea treatment, but make sure you're positive that your cat does have fleas before you do so. If you do use flea treatment, make sure he isn't able to lick it, for this could poison him, literally.

Answer 3

A bath would work with a medicated cat shampoo. Selsun Blue works well on animals, he may need more brushing as well.