Cats are very different from us humans in terms of diet, because there are many foods that cats cannot eat, so when we take care of cats, we should also pay attention to the impact of those foods on the health of cats. When raising them We also try to avoid things that cause cat allergies. So what should we do if a cat has a food allergy? This is what we need to understand.

Cause: The cat has ingested foods that can cause allergic reactions, such as milk, animal foods, and certain grains.

Symptoms: In the gastric type, vomiting and diarrhea immediately after ingestion can be seen, and the stool is watery and sometimes bloody; in the skin type, dry skin, rough coat, papules appear on the skin, and itching and rubbing of the eyes, nose, and face can cause localized Bleeding from skin lesions; digestive and skin symptoms, weight loss, and dehydration seen in mixed forms.

Diagnosis: In addition to the above symptoms, diet testing can also be used, that is, feeding the cat less irritating food (such as mutton or rice) and observing whether the allergic symptoms are relieved to eliminate the possibility of the disease caused by environmental factors. At the same time, Foods that cause the disease can also be identified.

Treatment:

1. Immediately stop feeding the food that causes allergies.

2. Take diphenhydramine or chlorpheniramine orally.

3. Take dexamethasone orally or intramuscularly.

Prevention: Cat owners should always observe the cat’s feeding and post-feeding conditions. If the cat is found to be allergic to a certain food, he should stop feeding that food in time and switch to other foods.