title: Observations on the use of cyproheptadine hydrochloride as an antipruritic agent in allergic cats.
abstract: Cyproheptadine hydrochloride was administered to 20 presumed or proven allergic cats to determine its efficacy in controlling pruritus. Each cat received 2 mg, orally, every 12 h. The pruritus was satisfactorily controlled in 9 cats. Side effects were seen in 8 cats, and included polyphagia, sedation, vocalization, affectionate behavior, and vomiting.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA.
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rothstein
authors.forename: K E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Beningo
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Miller
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000818:Animals; D000982:Antipruritics / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002415:Cats; D003533:Cyproheptadine / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D011537:Pruritus / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D000982:Antipruritics; D003533:Cyproheptadine