Like humans, is a common health problem in cats with allergies. It 'strange that we are concerned about people who are allergic to cats, but so seldom hear what you are allergic to cats!
In this way, the cats are not very different from those in humans. Some foreign substance commonly known as an allergen or antigen triggers a situation that goes into the cat's immune system into hyper-drive and produces symptoms of allergy.
When a cat is allergic toall information shared is an itchy skin, coughing and / or sneezing, in the event of a problem with respiratory infections, diarrhea or vomiting or in case of gastrointestinal allergy.
Allergies in cats seem to fall into these categories. Allergy to fleas, food, which is inhaled or something, come into contact.
Contact allergy usually involves a relatively local reaction on the skin. The cat is a lot of scratches and / or may be a sign of irritationthe place where the contact is. The most common causes of contact allergy in cats naturally as products come in close contact, such as flea collars, blankets, toys, etc. The simplest cure is to remove the contact. Remove the collar, or change the beds, for example. If irritation persists, or if you still need an effective flea control, consult your veterinarian.
Some cats may cause allergic reactions to certain plastics and / or metals. If youI believe that this desire for your cat, you may need to change a trough of ceramic or glass. Another problem, which simulates a contact allergy can occur only if your cat does not do well, carefully and completely after bathing is possible. Remaining shampoo or soap on the skin may cause dermatitis, which can be confused with an allergic reaction.
Fortunately, contact allergies in cats, the lowest common denominator.
Flea allergy is on the other hand, very common in cats. Each cat normal Often experience irritation from the bites of fleas, but a real cat with a flea allergy, a severe itching reaction to flea saliva. A normal cat can bite or scratch easy for a bit 'and then others, but take a cat with flea allergies can scratch, chew, and concerns on the spot, have lost large amounts of fur. This constant attempt to relieve the itching or irritation insane in open wounds of lead, which increases the risk of infection may> Allergy 's list of evils. In most cats, that will be affected the most common on the back just before the tail. The cat may also cause patches of sores and wounds on the neck and head.
) Types of inhalant allergies (atopy is more common than allergy to the cat flea and contact allergies! In fact, this type of allergy is probably the most common problem in allergic cats. It 'possible that your cat is allergic to the allergen exactly Same as you can! WoodPollen and grass pollen can, pollens and weeds, along with the rest of the population is afraid of us, molds, dust mites and all trigger allergic reactions in both cats and people trained, they tend a.
A major difference between men and cats, however, is that people are more likely to respond to allergens by inhalation, sneezing or coughing, a cat will respond more often caused by scratching an itch of the allergens themselves. Unlike a contact allergy, thecat reaction to inhaled allergens is a generalized itching of the skin, a severe reaction to a specific place to respond. If your cat seems to scratch a lot and does not appear to be local, in reaction to a flea collar, for example, is a good chance that he or she has an answer to some of inhaled drugs.
Like humans can determine true food allergies in cats is very difficult to work with precision. One reason is that they can see many of the common symptoms ofNot seen in other groups. True food allergies in cats can cause itching and / or respiratory diseases. In addition, true food allergies cause digestive disorders, other diseases or toxic substances. Food allergies in cats are usually not born, but after prolonged exposure to foods that are eaten developed a long time. Most food allergies are the type of common proteins in the diet of the cat, such as beef, pork, chicken or lamb.The simple elimination of this type of protein that is to switch to another type of food usually takes the problem.
There are two difficult points for the owner of the cat, if it is shown that they believe that their cat may have an allergy to recognize start.
1. The cat is actually in response to a nuisance, but as an allergen, and
2. The symptoms may be the result of another condition in which a dangerous.
For example, a flea infestation canCase flea bites that itch and scratch the cat. This is normal. They would scratch and widely, if the fleas are biting you! But if your cat is allergic to flea saliva, it will actually harm in an attempt to break free from itching more. However, you may be itching, as I already said that the result of a food allergy, contact allergy, or undiagnosed illness (such as a fungal infection, perhapsof ringworm, for example), sugar peas, or another form of skin infection, which may be caused by bacteria.
While a little clever detective work that users can often solve the problem, only the vet is usually unable to ascertain what the cause and effect can really … issues and how to relate better to handle the situation. However, the vet does not live with your cat, it is important to carefully which are the symptoms when they began to observeHave made progress, what steps you have already done, and what happened as a result of these steps. All this information will help the veterinarian that the truth behind allergies, apparently in your cat. The vet also cat diagnostic tools at its disposal to still think that the reason for your pet "allergic" reactions.
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