Hives in Cats

• Welts or bumps on the skin
• Severe scratching and irritation
• Skin rashes and inflammation
• Abnormal shedding
• Dry and flaky skin surface
• Smelly and matte coat
• Puffy face and eyes (in certain cases)
• Difficulty in breathing (in acute cases)

• Bathe your pet with ice cold water or make ice poultices and rub on the irritated areas. Let the water soak for about 10-15 min everyday.
• You can also add two cups of brewed green or black tea to his bath water. The tannins in the tea will provide relief from the itching sensation. ]
• Put some oatmeal flakes in a sock and run water through it. Place the wet sock on the sensitive areas to ease the discomfort.
• You may also administer some over-the-counter antihistamines to reduce the swellings or inflammations in the body.
• Oral or intravenous corticosteroids can also be administered, under medical supervision or with prior consultation with the veterinarian.
• The vet may also give epinephrine to the animal, if the disease is accompanied by breathing problems.