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Allergies in Cats
Cats can be allergic to triggers in their environment, in their food, and by parasites like fleas. Here's how to help your itchy kitty.

Types of Allergies in Cats

Food Allergies in Cats
Leigh Burkett, DVM
What Is Flea Allergy Dermatitis in Cats? Symptoms, Causes, and How To Treat It
Michael Kearley, DVM
Seasonal Allergies in Cats
Michael Kearley, DVM
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Cat Allergies: Types and Symptoms

An allergy is an immune response sensitivity to certain substances that cause allergic reactions. These are classified as antigens or allergens. Typically, allergens are inherently harmless (like...

Lauren Jones, VMD
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Lauren Jones, VMD

All Allergies in Cats Articles

Showing 1–8 of 8 articles

6 Things in Your Home That Could Be Triggering Your Pet’s Allergies
Janelle Leeson
12 ‘Hypoallergenic’ Cats for People With Allergies
Nicole Zittritsch, LVT, BSc, MPH
Can Dogs Be Allergic to Cats?
Janelle Leeson
Can Cats Be Allergic to Dogs?
Jennifer Coates, DVM
Chlorpheniramine for Cats and Dogs
Stephanie Howe, DVM
Cyclosporine (Atopica®) for Cats
Molly Price, DVM
What Is a Limited Ingredient Cat Food?
Jamie Lovejoy, DVM
Scientists May Have Found Out How to Get Rid of Cat Allergies
Laci Schaible, DVM, MSL, CVJ

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