When a cat is
allergic to something, common indications will be itchy skin, coughing and/or
sneezing, or vomiting or diarrhea in the case of a digestive allergy. Allergies
to fleas, foods, things inhaled, or something they have come in contact with
are the most likely allergies in cats.
Contact allergies
generally result in a fairly localized reaction on the skin. The cat may
scratch a lot or there may be an indication of irritation at the place of
contact. Most common causes of contact allergies in cats would obviously be
items with which they come in close contact such as flea collars, bedding,
toys, etc. The simplest cure is to remove the contact.
Flea allergies are
very common in cats. A normal cat may simply bite or scratch for a while and
then go on to other things, but a cat with a flea allergy may scratch, chew,
and worry at the spot until large amounts of fur are lost.
Inhalant types of
allergies are probably the most common in cats. Your cat can be allergic to the
exact same allergens that you are. Tree pollens, grass pollens, and weed
pollens along with the rest of the items we humans fear; mold, mildew, dust
mites, and dust itself can all trigger allergic reactions in cats.
As in humans, true
food allergies in cats can be extremely difficult to pinpoint. One reason is
that they commonly demonstrate many of the symptoms of distress seen in the
other groups. True food allergies in cats can cause itching and/or respiratory
problems. Most food allergies will center around the type of protein common in
the cat's diet, such as beef, pork, poultry, or lamb. Simply eliminating that
type of protein by changing to another type of food will usually take care of
the problem.
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