Animal nutrition specialists
There is continuous talk about people who are allergic to kitten hair... but very little is discussed about those cats that, like humans, suffer from some type of allergy. Today we want to talk to you about those allergies that affect the furriest of the house and tell you everything you need to know to deal with them and improve the life of your feline.
What is really an allergy?
The first thing we must take into account is knowing how to define exactly what an allergy is. And it's not more than an immune reaction of the body. It usually occurs when the body of a person or animal comes into contact with a substance (which a priori may be inoffensive and innocuous for the rest) and the organism fights against it as if it were a threat or foreign element. ANDit's a defense and warning system that something is damaging the health.
What can cause allergies in our kittens?
There are many elements in the environment that can harm our cats such as cleaning products, certain plants, various foods, some perfumes, tobacco smoke, fungi or plastics. In addition, the arrival of certain seasons such as spring, brings other elements such as pollen or fleas that can harm your health.
It is also important to take into account an essential point: although many allergies are not excessively complicated and our kittens can live with them (taking certain precautions), it is true that there are factors that can aggravate ato toallergy getting worse the health of your little. any of ethese factors could be…
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Association with other allergies.
It is typical for a cat suffering from an allergy to be very sensitive and may experience other related joys. -
Association with other diseases.
Allergies leave cats weaker and with a lower immune system, so other associated diseases can arise (further weakening his health). . -
External factors.
Some factors such as heat or stress can also make the allergy and its symptoms worse, leaving the kittens more weak and delicate.
WhatHow can we know if a kitten has any allergies?
When dealing with an allergy it is essential to know what symptoms may appear. In this way you can be attentive in case your little one has some of these signs and thus be able to act as soon as possible.
The first thing to keep in mind is that hthere are many types of allergy and therefore, different symptoms. However, there are certain indications that can set off alarm bells as…
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Itchy eyes or nose
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Vomiting
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Cough
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Sneezing
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Nasal or eye discharge
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Diarrhea
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Inflamed skin or irritated
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Or skin infections
What can we do to help suffering kittens allergy? ?
Before making any decision about treatment and the steps to follow, the first thing you should do is consult your veterinarian. This specialist must do different tests such as blood tests, scrapings from the skin of the affected areas and allergy tests among others pto know what happens to your cat. Once it is defined what is happening, treatment can begin:
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If the allergy arises as a reaction to the saliva of fleas, your vet will give you one medication specific to relieve allergies. In addition, they will recommend removing all the fleas from both the cat and its surroundings and give it baths with special soap to soothe itching and help restore the health of its skin. And of course the work will not be over when the allergy goes away: you will have to be vigilant in the future, pay pay attention to your companion's coat on a regular basis to detect future pests and use preventatives such as medication or flea collars (especially in high-risk times like spring).
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If your cat has an allergy to plastic, it is possible that suffer allergic skin reactions if in your home has feeders and drinkers of this material. To solve the problem you will need to take your kitty to the vet to be treated and, on the other hand, you should ditch the plastic containers and buy stainless steel, glass or porcelain (materials that usually cause moh myexcept allergic reactions).
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In the event that the vet diagnoses another type of allergy related to someyou habits you have at home, your kitty will have to take certain medication (even if it is temporary) and you will have to change and stop these habits so that the allergy diminishes or disappears. OhKeep in mind that smoke from work, certain perfumes or certain flowers can be very harmful to your kitten!
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Finally, if it is detected that the allergy comes from food, the treatment is simple. The kitten will have to be injected with an antihistamine to reduce the symptoms and the specialist will surely recommend giving your little one an special hypoallergenic food (in some cases this food can be given temporarily and in other cases it will be for life). .
Although your vet will surely recommend a specific type of diet, we recommend you try one of our special ranges such as Fitmin Purity, cnatural omide grain-free for cats cooked with a variety of fresh meats and with a unique and irresistible flavor for your little one. It will help your kitten in his day to day and will strengthen his immune system!
Here we end for today. But if you want to learn more about what other problems your kitten may have this spring, you can read our article "Spring also alters your cat". And remember: if you have any doubts or questions, consult a veterinary specialist, who will be able to advise you, advise you and give you solutions throughout the entire process. Veterinarians are our best companions!
