People with allergies should hate allergies. However, what is unexpected is that even such a cute kitten cannot escape the curse of allergies. Regarding the matter of cat allergies, many poop collectors should have a headache. Today, let’s talk about why cats are allergic? How can we help cats avoid it as much as possible?
Let’s first talk about the causes of cat allergies.
Environmental allergies
Cats may be allergic to dust, mold, pollen, etc. inhaled in the environment. Some cats will even be allergic to the perfumes and detergents used by cats. As well as cigarette smoke allergies, for allergic reactions caused by this situation, the cat needs to be eliminated or avoided as much as possible to avoid the cat’s contact with the allergen.
Fleas
The world is full of wonders, but you never thought that fleas can also cause cat allergies. When fleas bite the cat's body and suck blood, they will secrete a kind of saliva. When this saliva enters the cat's body, it may cause allergies and severe itching. The cat will scratch itself frequently, resulting in a lot of hair loss. Carefully Observation can also see ulcers and scabs on the cat's skin. Regular deworming of the cat can effectively prevent allergic reactions caused by fleas.
Food allergy
When a cat ingests certain foods or food additives, the body mistakenly regards them as harmful substances and produces an excessive protective immune response. The most common symptom is itching. The cat will scratch frequently and appear Dermatitis , hair loss, granulomas and ulcers may appear in the mouth, and some cats may even experience gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting, soft stools, and diarrhea.
What are the reactions if cats are allergic?
Skin symptoms: The most common symptom of cat allergies is skin itching. The itching areas are usually on the head and neck, and sometimes generalized itching occurs.
respiratory symptoms: common symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, and sometimes obvious secretions from the eyes and nose.
Digestive system symptoms: allergies may also cause vomiting, gas, diarrhea and soft stools in cats.
If you find that your cat's allergic symptoms are serious, it is recommended to take your cat to the doctor in time and relieve it with medication. Currently, food allergies cannot be cured and can only be prevented and treated by avoiding allergenic foods. Moreover, food allergies are being investigated The principle of allergies is relatively troublesome, but allergic reactions caused by the environment and fleas are relatively easy to prevent and avoid.
