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Over counter treatment for hay fever in cats?

• Over the course of a weekend my cats eyes went from a slight pink to red, swollen and scabbed. I took him to the vet who diagnosed him with hay fever, she has given him eye drops for the scabbing and swelling which has been caused by him scratching his itchy eyes. There were no ulcers on his eyes but she still prescribed antibiotics to ensure there is no infection. She did not prescribe anything for his hay fever as she said I should complete the course of medication she has given first. She advised I could get hay fever medication over the counter or go back to her for a steroid prescription. I had assumed she meant I could buy over the counter at a pet shop but when i went there the staff couldn't help. I have 4 days of his prescription left and had hoped to buy his hay fever treatment in so I can start him on it straight away. The pet shop is just around the corner but my vets is miles away (and they do not answer questions over the phone since the calls are answered by a receptionist not a vet). As I don't drive and my cat gets upset on public transport I had hoped I could look for advice here. However if no one can help obviously I shall make the lengthy journey to the vet again. I know people can be mean/ sarcastic with their answers so I shall also point out the vets I attend do not give out any prescriptions without the pet being seen. Unless of course it is a repeat prescription for a long standing illness. Therefore there is no escaping taking my cat on the long journey to the vet and it is not simply laziness on my part. I shall also point out there is one vet which is closer to my home, however he is not as good or as trustworthy in his diagnoses - hence reason I have to travel so far. I would be grateful if anyone knows of the over counter treatment my vet meant.

• Answer:

  You need to call the vets you went to to ask what over the counter drugs the vet meant and the dose. It maybe the receptionist answer the phone not the vet which is normal but the receptionist can ask the vet or can get the vet to call you back . that is what my vets do.