Allergies
Allergies are never fun. No one loves the coughing and sneezing and itchy eyes. One question many pet owners have is if their cats or dogs can also suffer from these allergies.
The Answer
YES! Pets can suffer from allergies too just like us. It is more common for dogs to suffer from allergies than for cats but it's not unheard of for cats to suffer from them as well.
Common Allergies
- tree, grass, and weed pollens
- food ingredients (e.g. beef, chicken, pork, corn, wheat or soy)
- dust and house dust mites
- cigarette smoke
- prescription drugs
- fleas and flea-control products
- dander
- cleaning products
- insecticidal shampoo
- perfumes
- fabrics
Signs
- extensive itching
- red, irritated skin
- obsessive licking
- hair loss
- hot spots
- skin rash or hives
What to do
If possible remove the allergen. This may be as simple as keeping your cat inside when the pollen count is high, or it could be more complicated because it's hard to determine exactly what it is that's bothering your pet. If you cannot find out exactly what it is that's bothering your animal or the allergy seems to be causing a lot of discomfort a trip the vet is recommended.
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