Allergies in cats occur when a cat has an immunologic hypersensitivity reaction to a specific environmental, contact or food allergen.The signs of allergies in cats are skin inflammation, constant itching, continual grooming, restlessness, increased number of ingested hair balls, skin pustules, hot spots and coughing, vomiting, wheezing or diarrhea. In some cases, cats develop areas of small crusty scabs and lesions. Secondary bacterial and yeast infections on the skin may cause additional skin wounds, increased
Allergies happen when the cat's body is tricked into thinking that harmless particles are dangerous invaders. The immune system tries to get rid of these allergens by sneezing them out, flushing them out, and/or dislodging them. The best way to prevent allergies in cats is to avoid coming in contact with the particles causing the allergic reaction.Allergies that come from flea bites can cause skin reactions that sometimes can be serious. A good way to
Cats, like people, can suffer from allergies, but the signs in cats normally do not involve watery eyes and sneezing. Instead, most allergies in cats affect their skin. The symptoms can become so severe that the cat becomes extremely agitated and uncomfortable.Allergies in cats may be mild or may cause extreme discomfort, agitation, depression and a predisposition to secondary bacterial infections. Itching, scratching and licking are among the first signs of feline allergies. The itchiness