Allergies in cats

Allergic reactions in cats can be both nutritional and non-food. Bites of insects and snakes can causeanaphylactic shock. But the allergy in cats to various food additives in the feed can lead to a permanent indigestion of the stomach. Also, we should not forget about the bowls, from which your furry favorite eats and drinks. Different dyes can also cause acute allergic reactions. Let's take a closer look at each of the allergens.

Food Allergies in Cats most common. The most common symptoms of allergy are problems with the digestive system. But in some cases it can also be itching, redness of the skin and a rash. In some cases, swelling of the soft tissues around the eyes and mouth can be observed. Severe cases of poisoning can lead to cardiac arrest, so be careful about the food that you give to your cat. All these symptoms can cause not only allergies to cat food. Other products, such as smoked sausage, smoked meat, moldy old food, canned food, open more than 6 hours ago, can also cause allergies. From products of animal origin, allergic reactions can be caused by beef, pork, milk or eggs. Often cats like to eat certain vegetables and fruits. So watch out for what's in your pet's diet. Remember that strawberries, tomatoes, raspberries, citrus and some other plants that a cat can taste "on the tooth" can also lead to allergies.

Allergies in cats caused by insect bites, is very dangerous. The owners of animals do not even suspect that flea bites can lead to severe allergic reactions. Any parasites, such as fleas or ticks, very often cause various allergic syndromes found on the mucous membrane in the oral cavity. Also, allergic reactions can be found on the skin in any part of the body (although most often it is the area of ​​the muzzle or the inner surface of the thighs). Plaques of linear form, yellowish-pink in color, with clearly defined boundaries, is a manifestation of allergy.

Of course, such A severe form of allergy will be observed not only because of parasites. Initially, it will be caused by foodallergens, but insect bites will exacerbate the allergic reaction. Therefore, it is obligatory to conduct antiparasitic treatment when an allergy is detected in a cat.

The most dangerous manifestation of an allergic reaction is anaphylactic shock. It can be caused by the body's reaction to a bitewasps, bees, snakes, because of the introduction of certain medicines into the blood of the animal or when blood is transfused. It is impossible to save an animal at home. The animal immediately loses consciousness and begins to have irregularities in the work of the heart. Therefore, immediately go to the nearest vet clinic where your animal will be resuscitated.

Another severe case of allergy to a bite of a wasp or bee is angioedema. Of course, allergies in the cat first appear in thetype of burning soft tissue around the eyes, mouth and ears. There is also a rash. In some cases, you can observe shortness of breath, vomiting, swelling and redness of the ears and mouth mucosa. The most extreme manifestation of the cat's allergy to an insect venom is swelling. In front of you, the animal will start to swell. If you do not take any measures, it will die from suffocation.

There is one more allergic reaction in a cat, which can not be forgotten by the owners of the animal, -per person. Recently, scientists have discovered that many dogs and cats are very sensitive to microscopic cells of the human epidermis, which are constantly dying and mixed with dust. Getting on mucous an animal, they cause a strong itch. More often such allergic reactions arise on a skin of men, than women.

Allergies in cats: symptoms

For your convenience, we will describe everything symptoms that can accompany any allergic reaction. When observing one of them, you should think about treating the animal from allergies and determining the allergen. Symptoms of an allergy may be:

• constant friction of the animal against hard objects, combing the armpits and paws;


• loss of hair;


• permanent itching accompanied by skin peeling;


• the appearance of sores, red spots or scratching.

Do not forget that all of the above symptoms of allergy can easily be confused with manifestations of fungal diseases, metabolic disorders, hyper- or hypovitaminosis or scabies. Therefore, make an analysis in the vet clinic.

Allergies in cats: treatment

If you find any allergies in a cat, you should definitely consult a veterinarian. With food allergies, the animal should be plantedon a diet of products safe for the animal. Use also any preparations against fleas. Always warn the doctor when administering a vaccine or serum that the animal has an allergy. This way you will avoid anaphylactic shock.

Also do not forget about the use of antiallergic drugs for people. With acute allergic reactions you can apply them to treat the animal. Rapid and timely application of them can save the life of your cat.