Atopica (Cyclosporine) Oral Solution USP MODIFIED for Cats, 100 mg/mL, 17-mL

Finally something that worked. After many months of trying this and that and even a skin biopsy (only conclusion of what it wasn't) Vet suggested this medicine. It is of course expensive but less through Chewy. Started out with minor rash on her belly/groin area. Went on vacation for 2 weeks and she had what looked like "hot spots" on the base of her tail and back along the spine. Antibiotics, steroids, topicals either didn't work at all or just for a short period of time. Ended up buying a tie-dyed soft collar through Chewy to keep her from the constant licking. So much better than the plastic cones if you ever need something like that. Her "hot spot" cleared up within 2 weeks. The only downfall is that she is not a treat eater so had to give her this as an oral med. It smells awful and I'm guessing tastes awful as well because she will sometimes spit it up or just foam at the mouth. I feel bad but keep telling her it's for her own good. Was a daily dose but now down to every 3 days. I hope it keeps working. The only conclusion to what caused it without having to go to a Vet dermatologist 2 hrs away is that it is environmental allergies. She has always been an over groomer and is easily startled with loud noises and sudden movements, probably from being found on a farm with litter mates but no parents. I'm just happy for her that she is no longer uncomfortable, except when needing the meds.

This truly works. Stick with it! My 2 cats have been having skin issues for a while and nothing was helping, my one starting losing a lot of hair and was bald in so many places. She absolutely hates the taste of it. I mix it with pumpkin puree or other flavor kitty things that she's ok with so use stuff they like. My other cat takes it a lot better so they are all different. But it works! In the beginning it may take a few weeks to see results, but just continue giving it to them. I am amazed how beautiful their fur is again. I forgot how pretty my o e cats fur was because its been that long since she had it fully grown out. Its annoying to have to give it every day, but worth it. I was told the other brand that has flavor is not as good as this one..so unfortunately I have to use it. So they dislike me for a minute, but I know they feel better.

My Blondie was constantly overgrooming. Not just loosing fur but losing skin too. I was taking her to the vet for cortisone shots every few months. She developed a severe flea allergy that forced her to become an indoor only cat. Trouble was she has three little brothers, also indoor only, that love nothing more than door dashing. And even though they are all on flea meds that doesn’t stop a flea from coming in and biting her before it dies! I was hesitant to give her an immunosuppressant but I finally decided to give it a try. She’s been on it almost 3 weeks now and it has changed her life!! Her precious personality is coming back out now! She is such a little spaz and it makes me SO HAPPY!! She’s playing and zooming and going back to cat beds she had spurned for months or years!

I was recommended by my vet to try Atopica for my cat suffering from environmental allergies. My cat and I went through quite a journey for almost a year before we could figure out what was wrong. He was so itchy to the point he had missing hair and gaping wounds from the incessant scratching and biting to relieve the itch. After a couple of weeks on Atopica, the itching stopped. After a month or 2, his hair started growing back again. I did incorporate a pre/probiotic enzyme and cat supplement oil in his meals along with the medicine. I love that i can just put it in his food and he eats it up no problem. Definitely worth trying atopica if you've tried an elimination diet for your pet and theyre still itchy. Its more than likely environmental.