Scratch, Scratch, Wheeze, Sniffle, Lick; Is Your Cat Allergic?

Summertime finds many cat companions suffering from various allergies but our cats can also have allergies to many substances, including foods, pollens, molds and fleas.

Clinical signs of allergies in cats can be different than those in other species (including dogs and humans), so it’s important to learn to recognize these symptoms in order to keep your kitty comfortable year-round.

It is important to note that allergies develop over time.  Typically it’s repeated exposure to a substance that triggers an allergic response from the immune system.  We’ll talk about allergy testing and treatments a bit later in this column.