Anecdotal information in textbook and on the internet indicates that the second generation antihistamine, loratadine, is useful in the management of cats with allergic dermatitis. Loratadine was administered orally at 5 mg/cat, every 24 hours, to 27 cats with allergic skin disease. Pruritus was satisfactorily controlled in only one cat (4%). No adverse side effects were reported.
