Skin Allergies in Cats

Overview and Facts

What is

• What are Skin Allergies?
Skin allergies in cats are an allergic reaction that occurs on the skin when the cat is exposed to a certain type of allergen. The symptoms of skin allergies in cats are very similar, but there are a number of different types of allergens that can cause skin allergies in cats.

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Symptoms and Types

Symptoms

• Symptoms of Skin Allergies
Despite the many different causes of skin allergies in cats, the symptoms of skin allergies are most often the same. The symptoms are usually seasonal, and they usually appear at a young age.

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Types

• Types of Skin Allergies in Cats
The type of skin allergy that a cat is experiencing is classified according to what is causing the allergy. Skin allergies can also be separated into mild, moderate, and severe types.

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Diagnosis and Tests

Diagnosis

• Diagnosing Skin Allergies in Cats
A diagnosis of skin allergies in cats is based upon the cat’s symptoms, response to treatment, and eliminating other possible causes of the symptoms. If an allergy is suspected, but confirmation remains difficult, an elimination diet or patch test series may be performed.

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Treatment and Care

Treatment

• Treating Skin Allergies in Cats
Successfully treating skin allergies in cats requires pinpointing the cause of the allergy and then eliminating this allergen from the cat’s environment. In cases where allergen cannot be removed from the cat’s environment, or the allergen is never identified, medical treatments can be used to control the skin allergy symptoms.

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