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Preemptively i was looking to get this for herpes flares in my cats. My main worry is the ethanol. Are any of these ingredients harmful? Are any beneficial? Is there another option? •Active Ingredients Aconitum Napellus 3x Apis Mellifica 3x Kali Ioda
I'm so sorry to hear about your kitties! Unfortunately, there is no evidence that homeopathic remedies like these work. My other concern is that this is a pretty high concentration of alcohol. I'm sure the dose is small, but still, I worry that it could be potentially harmful. If you are looking for a natural support for herpes virus, I recommend trying Lysine. This is an amino acid that we think may help interrupt the herpes life cycle. It is very safe for any cat in the household and may be used long term to help prevent flare-ups. A few veterinary approved products I like are Vetoquinol Viralys (L-Lysine) Oral Gel for Cats and Duralactin Feline L-lysine Cat Supplement. Just follow the directions on label. If any cat has squinting eyes, is not eating, or seems very lethargic, it is time to visit your vet as these signs may indicate a secondary eye ulcer or bacterial infection that requires medication. Best of luck to you all!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My cat has a skin problem he got some wounds in his paws and his skin, what can I do as a home remedy for treating him?
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Mingming's skin issue appears to have an infectious component to it. Unfortunately, in order to properly diagnose and prescribe a regimen for something like this, it will take him being examined by a veterinarian. There aren't many options for over-the-counter that are available, but here is a link to one that you could use until you are able to have him examined: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/vetericyn-cat-wound-and-skin-hydrogel# This disease does not appear to need extreme urgency unless Mingming is having any issues with discomfort during walking or the disease appears to be spreading. That said, I would still recommend having him examined by a veterinarian as soon as you can. Hope this helps!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Cannot afford a vet. My outside cat has a very raw hot spot between his shoulder blades. And his nose is blotchy and loosing pigmentation anything I can do over the counter
You can try applying some topical antibiotic ointment to the wounds 2-3 times a day (something like neosporin). If this does not fix the issue you will need to bring him in to a veterinarian to get him worked up. Best of luck. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
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i went to a vet for my cat skin problem on the belly under one arm they gave me pills and a cortisone shot i went twice the same treatement cost 200. 00 in 3 weeks nothing as change i cant go on spending like that..no fleas nothing a compulsive lick
Aw, what a handsome boy! I’m sorry the treatment didn’t give him relief. You can try a product, such as [Zymox](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/zymox-spray-with-5-hydrocortisone), on the areas where he seems most bothered. Also, I would recommend a “no additive” cat litter such as [Yesterday’s News](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/purina-yesterdays-news-unscented-cat-litter) or [Feline Pine](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/feline-pine-cat-litter). It may be that his anxiety is contributing to his [over grooming](https://www.petcoach.co/article/excessive-grooming-in-cats-what-it-means-and-how-to-help), so you might ask your vet about trying him on a medication such as [fluoxetine](https://www.petcoach.co/pet-medication/fluoxetine/). If none of this helps, it may be best to consider a consultation with a [veterinary dermatologist](https://www.acvd.org/tools/locator/locator.asp?ids=16_Find_Dermatologist) to get as directly t
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What animal glucosamine product do you recommend for hip pain and a cat?
I typically recommend the following: 1. Welactin omega 3 fish oil for cats 2. Cosequin for cats 3. Duralactin paste 4. Dasuquin for cats Any of these will be great supplements to use. You can use the Welactin and Duralactin together along with either Dasuqin or Cosequin (not both). I hope this helps! If Stella is in a lot of pain from arthritis, she may need more than supplementation and more along the lines of pain medication to reduce inflammation and pain. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. I am also available via consultation if needed.
Updated on August 12th, 2025