Calma Animals silver gel for cats

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Question for fellow cat parents – I recently came across Calma Animals gel online (it contains silver and zinc, https://calma-animals.pl/products/calma-animals-vet-gel). I'm looking for something lightweight for my boy's sensitive spots. He has a tendency to chafe the skin behind his ears and on his neck when he scratches a bit too hard, and most of the things in my first-aid kit are so greasy that his fur looks a total mess right away, and then he tears around the house trying to rub it off on the furniture. I'm curious to know how this gel works for cats in terms of daily care – does it actually soothe itchy skin quickly and absorb instantly, or does it just look good on their website? If anyone has used it on their own cat, let me know how effective it is!

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    • ProvetoJuniorConseil
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    Hi,

    I’ve had a look at the ingredients for Calma Animals Vet Gel, and it contains:

    • Nanosilver (silver) at 1,000 ppm, included for its antibacterial properties.

    • Zinc oxide in nanoparticle form at 1,000 ppm, used for its protective and soothing properties.

    • Water and hydroxycellulose, which make up the gel base.

    The manufacturer describes it as an alcohol-free gel that forms a protective film and dries in about 3 minutes. On paper, the texture looks quite good if you’re trying to avoid anything too greasy. Just a heads up, though: the manufacturer specifies that this is a skincare product and not a veterinary medicine. So, it shouldn't be seen as a treatment for allergies, infections, or parasite infestations.

    Itching behind the ears and on the neck can be caused by fleas, mites, allergies, or a skin infection. I’d suggest getting your cat checked out by the vet before you keep applying different products. This is especially important if the irritation keeps coming back, or if there are any scabs, sores, or hair loss.

    Hope that helps with your questions. Have a good day!

    Fantine Rouquette

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