Cat Allergies – How To Deal With Them

The Poor Kitty….

A cat owner knows something is irritating their cat when runny eyes or nose and their fur coat lacks luster. But, the poor kitty can’t come right out and say, “Help…My allergies are making me feel poorly.” A sensitive cat owner is acutely vigilant of differences in kitty’s health in order to prolong a cat’s life. It’s one thing to say cats have nine lives. It’s another to wear eight of them down with allergies. There are several things a cat owner can do:

1. Note changes in appetite

2. Check for signs of irritation in eyes or nose

3. If irritation is evident, make an appointment to the “V-E-T” before your pet catches on. (Cat’s are notoriously anti-Vetrinarian.)

Feline Allergies

If allergies are the suspected culprit, it will be necessary for the vetrinarian to determine through allergic reaction testing what the cause of the allergy may be, depending upon how serious the allergic reactions are. Feline lungs are as sensitive as a human’s, just much smaller. Consequently, it doesn’t take much more than an offending scent or vapor to create havoc with a cat’s lungs. If the pet has not had this allergic reaction before, take inventory of anything new or changed in the environment that may cause the problem. Good feline health is dependent upon the vigilence of the pet owner. So, it’s important to insure that the household environment has fairly ambient air and that food and water dishes are properly maintained before each meal.

Pet Surveillance

Another aspect of dealing with cat allergies is to take inventory of possible household areas your pet prefers for naps and periods of relaxation. Many types of fabrics may cause cat allergies. Don’t forget the litterbox. This is especially important. It should be cleaned regularly. After all, an owner would do no less for their own bathroom. One other possible area of allergic reaction might be focused on the type of litter used. If a feline was not raised around a lot of natural allergens in the environment, it becomes more difficult to adapt. This is also true in reverse order where a cat has been raised in a rural area and its new owner is an urbanite who uses a synthetic type of litter. Kitties can also do their part in “Going Green” if their owners insure that the litter is manufactured from safe, healthy materials. Take a complete surveillance of the feline homestead when dealing with cat allergies.

Related posts:

1. Horse Allergies – Symptoms and Treatments
2. Home Remedies for Dog Allergies

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