Miracle in a bottle is the best way to describe this product! Works great on cats, but also works amazing on us as well. This is one of those items every household should have in the medicine cabinet. It has been observed that itchy skin, paw chewing, constant licking & allergies in cats have become more common than ever before. Like us, animals get bitten, stung, have allergic reactions to insects or many other irritants, or even get sunburned. Excessive licking, chewing & scratching can lead to open sores, setting your pet up for a skin infection. Mad About Organics’ Skin & Itch Relief concentrated formula aids in all of these situations including Hot Spots. Hot Spots are a result of a skin condition officially called pyotraumatic dermatitis. It is a bacterial infection that develops & rapidly spreads in the skin. Hot spots will be warm to the touch, & painfully itchy for a pet. Hot spots emit pus & smell badly. Hair loss from around the infected area is common. Because cat hot spots are so painful & irritating many pets will bite & scratch the area causing the infection to spread. Hot spots are most common in animals with thick coats however, hot spots can occur in any breed. A common cause for hot spots is moisture getting caught next to the animal’s skin, making an ideal spot for an infection to start. Moisture can become trapped by matted fur, a collar, or simply thick fur. Many times chronic animal hot spots stem from an allergic condition, though some cats are simply more prone to hot spots than others. It is best to treat hot spots quickly to prevent further spreading of the infection, & for the relief of your pet. Also, some animals will scratch at a hot spot to the point of breaking the skin. This makes the condition even more painful, & provides the opportunity for a more serious infection to occur. Mad About Organics’ Skin & Itch Relief Treatment for Cats & Small Animals soothes the area so the healing process can begin, & relieves all of the irritations on contact. With just a few drops on the irritated area, this concentrated blend of organic essential oils starts to work on contact. Mad About Organics’ Skin & Itch Relief Healing Treatment is made in Eugene, Oregon & packaged in a recyclable plastic bottle. Directions for use: Shake well before use (Caution: Store at room temperature & keep out of direct sunlight to protect the essential oils) Apply a few (2-5) drops on the affected area & gently massage in. The oils will start to work immediately & all of the irritation will start to go away, leaving your cat in complete happiness. It is truly that easy. & yes it is okay if your cat licks afterwards, but we usually recommend holding & petting them for a few minutes to allow the oils to penetrate & begin the healing process. Skin & Itch Relief Healing Treatment Ingredients List: Organic Oils (Aloe Vera, Hempseed) & a Blend of Beneficial Organic Essential Oils (Geranium, Peppermint, Grapefruit, Bergamot & Lemongrass) Skin & Itch