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Allergy to cats VERSUS mild common cold symptoms

PoC avatarPosted on February 21, 2021 by Michael BroadFebruary 21, 2021

Depending on the severity, there might be a subtle difference between the symptoms due to an allergy to your cat compared to the symptoms of a mild common cold, a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract in humans. It … Continue reading →

Posted in cat allergy | Tagged allergens, allergy to cats, cat allergen fel d1, cat allergy, common cold, viral infection | Leave a reply

How do cats deal with a new baby?

PoC avatarPosted on January 16, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 16, 2021

Cats deal with a new baby very well, normally. There is no need to be anxious. Once again I’m reliant upon the excellent and wise ladies of the mumsnet.com website to lead me on this topic. I have read all … Continue reading →

Posted in baby | Tagged allergens, babies and cats, baby and cat, cat behavior, cat ownership, human to cat relationship | Leave a reply

Domestic cats allergic to overly-processed foods?

PoC avatarPosted on January 15, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 15, 2021

Are some domestic cat’s suffering from undiagnosed allergies because they are allergic to overly-processed pet food? Allergies and domestic cats are a bit of a mystery. There are so many potential allergens in the home which can cause an allergic … Continue reading →

Posted in allergy | Tagged allergens, cat allergies, cat allergy, cat food, feline immune system

Are Sphynx cats hypoallergenic?

PoC avatarPosted on November 25, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 25, 2020

No, Sphynx cats are not hypoallergenic. Sphynx cats are like any other domestic cat in that they have the Fel D1 allergen in their saliva which like any other domestic cat they deposit on their skin rather than on their … Continue reading →

Posted in Sphynx Cat | Tagged allergens, cat allergen fel d1, hypoallergenic cats, sphynx cat

Can cats be allergic to dogs and vice versa?

PoC avatarPosted on September 17, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 17, 2020

Yes, cats can be allergic to dogs and dogs can be allergic to cats although it is not something you hear much about probably because veterinarians are sometimes unsure which allergen causes an allergic reaction in a cat or dog. … Continue reading →

Posted in allergy | Tagged allergens, allergies in cats, Allergy, allergy to cats, allergy to dogs, canine allergens, cat allergen fel d1 | Leave a reply

Can cats be allergic to humans?

PoC avatarPosted on July 8, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 24, 2020

My belief is that cats cannot be allergic to humans provided they are not wearing perfumes and such products or clothes containing allergens. I have come to this conclusion after unfruitful, online research. A barrier to finding information is that … Continue reading →

Posted in Human to cat relationship | Tagged allergens, cat allergen fel d1, cat saliva | Leave a reply

My cat’s lips are swollen

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By Anonymous: My cat’s lips are swollen. It happened suddenly. I am concerned. She was okay yesterday and as far as I can tell nothing has happened since then. She is allowed outside into the backyard which is enclosed. What … Continue reading →

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How do I know if I have cat allergies?

PoC avatarPosted on May 22, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 22, 2020

I don’t want to compete with veterinary websites but at present Google is not finding information which directly answers the question in the title. Also, I think this is a good question because the symptoms of an allergy to the … Continue reading →

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Cleaning products linked to children’s asthma but what about cats and dogs?

PoC avatarPosted on February 18, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 18, 2020

There is another report in the news about a study suggesting that an exposure to household cleaning products is linked to an increased risk of asthma and wheezing in children. The researchers looked at more than 2,000 children and found … Continue reading →

Posted in allergy | Tagged allergens, Allergy, allergy to cats, chemicals poisonous to cats, hazards, toxic to cats | Leave a reply

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