Skin Allergies in Felines

When dealing with your cats allergies it can be a very frustrating occurance for both you and your cat. It can cause heavy agitations for your cat and also a range of discomforts for you in dealing with the treatments. If you have ever dealt with allergies of any kind personally then you know the annoyance that comes with it.

The best part can come from finding out, diagnosing, and beginning treatments as early into the cats life as possible. If the allergies are caught when the cat is a kitten the better the chances are of the kitten growing to have more manageable allergies.

Allergies can be hard to control over time and can result into a chronic nature. The most common types of skin allergies in cats are food allergies, flea allergy dermatitis, and inhaled dermatitis.

Food allergies come from a few main triggers such as beef, dairy, and fish. Even premium foods have these ingredients so even if you provide the best of the best to your cat it may not stop the onset of allergies from appearing when younger. With ten percent of all allergic dermatitis stemming from food it is hard to hide cats with allergies from becoming exposed to triggers.

Flea allergies come from the flea’s saliva which is injected into the cat when the flea is piercing the skin. With the shear success of the topical flea treatments available today the flea triggers are limited to a small percentage.

The ninety percent of the remaining triggers lies from inhalant dermatitis. Just like humans pollen, ragweed, dust, dander, and even their own dander can cause allergic reactions in cat’s.

The most consistent symptom in cats is excessive itching, chewing, biting, or licking. These symptoms can cause a wide array of issues, both painful and physically debilitating, from bald spots to tooth loss. The best plan of action is to pay attention to your cats behavior. If you notice any itching, scratching, or licking that is more than usual or above their regular self-grooming schedule they need to be seen my a licensed veterinarian. This will save you and your cat a lot of pain, irritation, and aggravation. Care for your pet with precaution.