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What triggers allergies in cats?

PoC avatarPosted on September 10, 2022 by Michael BroadSeptember 10, 2022

I’m referring to allergies suffered by domestic cats caused by their self-harming immune response to allergens in the environment. I am not referring to people being allergic to cats. Allergies in cats are caused by a defective immune system. The … continue reading…

Posted in autoimmune disease | Tagged allergies in cats, auto-immune disease | Leave a reply

Food and other cat allergies fully discussed

PoC avatarPosted on August 28, 2022 by Michael BroadAugust 28, 2022

What are the most common cat allergies? I believe that you can break this topic down to food allergies, feline miliary dermatitis, irritant contact and allergic contact dermatitis and inhalant allergies. I believe that allergies in cats is a major … continue reading…

Posted in allergy | Tagged allergens, allergies in cats, feline miliary dermatitis, food allergy, inhalant allergy | Leave a reply
Itchy cat

Why is my cat itchy but no fleas?

PoC avatarPosted on July 30, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 30, 2021

Here is a list of itchy skin diseases other than a current infestation of cat fleas. One of them may apply to your cat. However, there is no substitute for taking your cat to a good veterinarian. Unless you are … continue reading…

Posted in itchy skin | Tagged allergens, allergies in cats, cat itchy skin, dandruff, feline miliary dermatitis, parasites | Leave a reply
Bumps and scabs on ears in summer is possibly caused by a seasonal allergy to pollen or grass

Bumps and scabs on ears during summer. A cause.

PoC avatarPosted on July 4, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 4, 2021

This might be an instructive story which may guide some cat owners but please remember that cat owners who are unqualified in veterinary medicine should be very cautious about self-diagnosis through Internet research. You might get some ideas through personal … continue reading…

Posted in allergy | Tagged allergens, allergies in cats, cat ears, flea bite allergy | 2 Replies
Pruritic cat

What is a pruritic cat?

PoC avatarPosted on March 19, 2021 by Michael BroadMarch 19, 2021

A pruritic cat is an itchy cat. The medical term for itching is ‘pruritus’. I am not a veterinarian but I think this is one of the more disconcerting diseases that a cat can suffer from. I feel for pruritic … continue reading…

Posted in itchy skin | Tagged allergies in cats, cat health diagnosis, cat itchy skin, Disease, parasites, pruritis, USA veterinarians | 2 Replies
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Can cats be allergic to other cats?

PoC avatarPosted on December 16, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 16, 2020

This is not a question which is asked a lot and neither is it answered a lot, or at all usefully, but theoretically it is possible for a domestic cat to be allergic to another domestic cat. However, I don’t … continue reading…

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Cat pawing at ear. Causes.

PoC avatarPosted on December 13, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 13, 2020

It’s obvious that if a cat is pawing at her ear or ears it is because the ear flap (pinnae) or ear canal is irritating or hurting her. The question is what is the cause of that irritation or hurt? … continue reading…

Posted in ear disorder | Tagged allergies in cats, bacterial infection, cat behavior, cat ears, cat health diagnosis, cat injury, damaged ears, ear mites, home diagnosis, parasites, pawing at ear
Itchy cat scatching herself

Why do cats scratch themselves?

PoC avatarPosted on October 31, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 31, 2020

Domestic cat scratch themselves for the same reason that we scratch ourselves: to relieve an itch. Before I explain some reasons for itchiness in domestic cats there are two aspects which are noteworthy, (1) cats sometime scratch themselves far too … continue reading…

Posted in itchy skin | Tagged allergies in cats, cat fleas, cat health problems, cat illness, cat itchy skin, cat scratching, self-mutilation | Leave a reply
Itchy 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
Hives (Urticaria) can affect cats and people

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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Can cats be allergic to feathers?

Can cats be allergic to feathers?

PoC avatarPosted on December 3, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 16, 2020

Can domestic cats be allergic to feather pillows and duvets? I ask because a recent newspaper story tells us that humans can be allergic to feathers in bedding. A guy called Martin Taylor developed ‘feather duvet lung’ and was signed … continue reading…

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Cat cats get hayfever? Yes.

Can cats get hay fever? Yes – causes, symptoms and treatments.

PoC avatarPosted on July 20, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 29, 2021

Yes, cats can get hay fever. Hay fever is also called allergic rhinitis (nasal allergies). Feline hay fever is caused by contact with environmental irritants and allergens. Pollen, dust and cigarette smoke are possible causes. Sometimes it might be a … continue reading…

Posted in allergy | Tagged allergies in cats, Allergy, cat allergies, cat allergy
Indoor air quality

For the sake of us and our cats, make clean indoor air a legal right

PoC avatarPosted on June 13, 2019 by Michael BroadJune 13, 2019

In the UK, leading doctors have called for clean indoor air quality to be covered by the law. Going through Parliament at the moment is a bill and the Royal College of Physicians and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child … continue reading…

Posted in cat welfare | Tagged air pollution, allergies in cats, feline hyperthyroidism, feline hypothyroidism, hypoallergenic cats, indoor cat | Leave a reply
Domestic cats allergic to grass

Domestic cats allergic to grass

PoC avatarPosted on June 26, 2018 by Michael BroadJune 26, 2018

There is a recent story of a domestic cat in the UK who is allergic to grass (The Northern Echo). Ironically, his name is Ronaldo after the great Portuguese footballer who of course plays on grass. His veterinarian diagnosed an … continue reading…

Posted in allergy | Tagged allergies in cats, allergy to cats, cat grass, cat health problems | Leave a reply
Why do cats touch your face with their nose?

Can cats be allergic to humans?

PoC avatarPosted on October 3, 2017 by Michael BroadOctober 3, 2017

This is turning the tables in a dramatic way because almost all the literature on cat allergies concerns humans being allergic to cats. My research on the subject of cats being allergic to humans results in the conclusion that humans … continue reading…

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