Most people regard cats as animals that can bring on an allergic reaction in
humans. Cat's on the other hand can have equally bad reactions to a huge
variety of allergens, including dust mites, food allergies, even plastic!
If In Doubt, Consult your vet for professional advice!!!
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Food Allergies
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Food allergies seem to be a common problem in our household. Our 4 year old
Burmese will let us know if a new cat food has a high fish content by throwing
it up all over the carpet. As kittens our two Bengals required veterinary help
for diarrhoea which turned out to be related to the brand of food we were
feeding them.
If all this sounds familiar then it's possible you're cat may
have a food allergy. Ensure your kitty doesn't become dehydrated and seek
veterinary advice if the problem is severe, persistant or if any other symptoms
arise.
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Flea Allergies
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Fleas are the most common cause of skin problems in cats. The classic sign of a
flea problem is itchiness, not caused by the fleas directly but as a result of
an allergic reaction to a flea bite in the skin of your cat. Your vet should be
consulted to rule out other causes such as lice and mites, then it's time to
tackle the cause and
get rid of those fleas
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Atopy [Inhalant allergy]
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Cats can develop allergic reactions to many of the same air born pollutants
humans are allergic too. Pollen, dust mites, mold and dander can all produce an
allergic reaction in your kitty. While humans usually develop respiritory, flu
like, symptoms, your cats symptoms are more likely to be skin related. Intense
itchiness around the face and small scabs over the body are typical symptoms.
Like hayfever inhalant allergies are often seasonal and usually develop in
early adulthood.
Articles
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Inhalant Allergies In Dogs And Cats
By: Peter Garant
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Several objects in the environment can be inhaled by pets and can trigger
allergic reactions in dogs and cats. These objects induce the cells of the pets
to release substances such as histamine. With...
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