2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21
Allergic reactions in pets are not uncommon. Most often, cats and dogs of artificially bred or exotic breeds are affected. This is due to the fact that they have weak immunity, and the body is not able to cope with toxins on its own.
Allergies in cats are as common as urolithiasis. It can be food and non-food in nature. Consider each base separately.
Non-food allergies are caused by insect bites (including fleas and ticks), plant pollen, dust, various chemicals, tobacco smoke. It can even be a reaction to dead cells of the human epidermis (usually male) that enter the animal's respiratory tract.
Allergies in cats, like in humans, can be mild or severe. A particularly strong reaction happens to the vinegars of bees and wasps.
If fleas are the source of allergies, you will have to not only treat the animal,
but also handle the entire living space. The fact is that these parasites most of the time lead outside of their "master". You will have to repeat cleaning 3-4 times with breaks for 7-10 days.
Allergycats on food is much more common. This may be a reaction to special ready-made feeds and canned food, and even to natural products. Most often, animal proteins (meat, eggs, milk) act as an allergen, but sometimes vegetable proteins (cereals).
Unfortunately, it is not easy to identify the causes of the painful condition of our pet in such situations on its own. This will take time, because the final toxins from the body of the animal can be removed for three months. Almost all cats have a negative reaction to citrus fruits. Although it is also found in other pets.
An allergy in a cat can manifest itself as follows:
- irritations appear on the skin of the animal, it constantly itches and rubs against various objects;
- sores, red spots and scratching may appear;
- wool begins to fall out;
- indigestion occurs;
- peeling and itching appear;
- cat starts sneezing, eyes may swell.
The following reactions can be especially dangerous manifestation of an allergy:
- Quincke's edema, which usually occurs with insect bites. Initially there is a burning sensation around the eyes, ears and mouth. Further, a rash may begin, and only after that the animal begins to swell. In such a situation, the pet needs urgent medical attention, otherwise it may die;
- anaphylactic shock manifests itself much faster. The animal can pass out immediately after the insect vinegaror injecting a drug into the body. Also, interruptions in the heart begin. The cat must be resuscitated immediately. It is impossible to save the animal at home.
Allergies in cats can occur at any time. A reaction is possible even to foods that used to be the main diet. In any case, you should not treat yourself, since similar signs can occur with other diseases.
If food is the cause of the disease, then for the purpose of prevention, it is necessary to arrange a course of a hypoallergenic diet for the pet (at least a month). Any cat store in this situation can offer special food.
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