Cats are good at hiding signs of illness, so it can be difficult to recognize when they aren’t feeling well. As with humans, allergies can make life miserable for your cat.
Allergies are an abnormal response to a harmless substance. They’re caused by the immune system overreacting to an allergen and triggering an inflammatory response.
Cats can have allergic reactions to almost anything, including:
- Food
- Flea bites
- Dust mites
- Mold
- Pollen
The most common signs of allergies in cats include:
- Itchy skin, ear infections or eye infections
- Redness and swelling of the skin around the eyes and mouth
- Sneezing/coughing (from nasal allergies)
- Excessive grooming (from skin allergies)
- Stress and anxiety
- Weight loss (from food allergies)
- Hair loss, especially around the face and paws
- Itchy ears
- Skin infections
If you have more questions or wish to schedule your cat for allergy testing, please don’t hesitate to call us, your local veterinarians Cornelius, NC, anytime!
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