how do u know if you're allergic to cats?
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Symptoms of an allergic reaction to cats range from mild to severe, and include swollen, red, itchy, and watery eyes; nasal congestion, itchy nose, sneezing, chronic sore throat or itchy throat, coughing, wheezing, asthma, hay fever, hives or rash on the face or chest, or itchy skin.
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Common side effects include gastrointestinal effects such as lack of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea. Serious side effects include allergic reaction characterized by skin rash, fever, facial swelling, or difficulty breathing, incoordination while walking, or prolonged lack of appetite (in cats).
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['Chest tightness, wheezing, or trouble breathing.', 'Congestion.', 'Coughing.', 'Eczema.', 'Facial pressure or pain.', 'Hives (raised, red patches of skin)', 'Itchy or watery eyes.', 'Runny nose.']
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['Your cat may scratch at his itchy ears or start shaking his head a lot. While the mites are microscopic, they can be quite pesky. ... ', 'Feline ear mites on the insides of the ears will look dirty, usually with a dark brown or reddish-brown debris. ... ', 'Feline ear mites are highly contagious.']
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['Sneezing.', 'Runny nose.', 'Itchy, watery eyes.', 'Scratchy throat.', 'Difficulty breathing.', 'Wheezing.', 'Cough.']
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['a rash or hives.', 'puffy, raised areas of skin.', 'small, red spots on the skin.', 'an itchy, stinging, or burning sensation.', 'swollen lips and eyes.', 'swollen tongue.', 'red, itchy eyes.', 'watering eyes.']
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"Most cats that have an inhalant allergy are allergic to several allergens." Many of these allergies occur seasonally, such as ragweed, cedar, and grass pollens.
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Allergies: Some cats suffer from allergies, and a low percentage of them may be allergic to catnip. According to www.myhealthycat.com, “When first giving your cat catnip or a catnip toy to play with, you should watch to see what kind of reaction your cat has.
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Cats and Children with Asthma. Of all pet allergies, reactions to cats are the most common. Although asthma is not always caused by allergies, 90% of children who have asthma also have allergies. And studies suggest up to 40% of children with asthma may develop allergy symptoms when they are exposed to cats.
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An ear mite infection will cause your cat's ears to itch, which often results in them shaking their head excessively, or scratching at their ears with their paws. Ear mites can also produce wax and irritation, so your pet's ears may well look red and inflamed.
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Signs of pet allergy include those common to hay fever, such as sneezing and runny nose. Some people may also experience signs of asthma, such as wheezing and difficulty breathing.
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Cat allergy symptoms may include: Sneezing or a runny or stuffy nose. Facial pain (from nasal congestion) Coughing, chest tightness, shortness of breath and wheezing.
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Symptoms of children's pet allergies include a stuffy nose, itchy, watery eyes, and wheezing. Some people can have an asthma attack if their allergies flare, the AAFA says. If your child experiences these symptoms after coming in contact with your dog or cat, have your child tested.
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While the majority of cats aren't hypersensitive to the venom found in bee or wasp stings, if your kitty falls into the minority of cats that are allergic, getting stung could make her seriously ill or go into anaphylactic shock. This could result in a dangerous drop in blood pressure that could be fatal.
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The allergies most people have to cat fur is from touching and inhaling the small particulate matter from the saliva that the cat's tongue leaves while grooming itself. So no, Scottish fold cats have fur and tongues and groom themselves. So they are just as allergy causing as any other cat.
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["A change in appetite (the cat's appetite may increase or decrease),", 'decreased activity level (sluggishness),', 'vomiting,', 'diarrhea or loose stool,', 'skin lesions,', 'itchy skin, especially the face, head, and neck,']
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Touching or inhaling these allergens causes your immune system to overreact, leading to your asthma symptoms getting worse. Lots of pets can trigger allergic asthma symptoms, from cats, dogs and horses, to rabbits, hamsters, mice and gerbils, and birds. You might be allergic to just one type of animal or more than one.