Signs of cat allergies in humans

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1232362 tn?1333135406 At the risk of inflaming cat lovers, certain organisms that cause pneumonia in cats can cause leukemia in humans. It is not a good idea to be around cats with respiratory diseases.
389974 tn?1331015242 I have one that is allergic to chicken and turkey and its very hard to find a food w/o those, have him now on a hypoallergenic diet of DUCK....man these cats are getting worse than us humans...there are so many additives in absolutely everything, its scary what they and we put into our mouths, anyway just wanted to clarify that for you.
3170462 tn?1344717552 t mean to sound obtuse, but a specialist of what? Cats? Allergies? Cat allergies? Do these specialists have a title or a specific field of study that I can begin searching for one by?
1565420 tn?1304572548 That is seven years in humans and a lot can change in 7 years. Please take your cat back to the vet and have blood work including thyroid testing, and a urinalysis. If your cat is dehydrated and is only eating dry food please allow your vet to give subcutaneous fluid therapy and eliminate dry kibble and feed wet only. If your cat is constipated, wet food will help to hydrate the bowel. Your vet can give appropriate treatment once definitive diagnosis is made.
Avatar m tn In 2002 my son was gouged by a very sick stray cat. The cat was lethargic, had a fever, nasal and eye discharge. I asked my son to pick the cat up as we were taking it to the vet. It was literally dying in our yard. The cat was about 6-months old. My son has been incredibly sick ever since. Are these symptoms too vague to suggest what this cat could have been suffering from and possibly transmitted to my son? We live in Southern Alberta...prairie-like area west of the Canadian Rockies.
5347058 tn?1381188426 sensitive commonly to a preservative or ingredient in dry kibble type food. grain allergies are common in cats and most cat foods are full of unnecessary grains just b/c they are 'cheap' fillers for the manufacturer, they do absolutely nothing for the diet!!! there are some 'grain free' diets on the market that may be a worth a trial. EVO, Wellness and Natures Variety are a few. cats can also suffer from environmental allergies....such as what you decide with your kitty.....
Avatar f tn hi and welcome to our cat forum, I hope we can help with some answers. feline acne is usually related to the use of plastic as you have found out, you will control or eliminate the problem by using glass or ceramic dishes. the scabs on his neck are usually an allergic response to fleas/dust/mites/diet/chemicals etc....its very common!
Avatar n tn What are the telltale signs of a fat cat versus a furry cat? What are distinguishing signs between a fat cat and an obese cat? Is there a BMI scale for cats as there are for humans? And how can I make my indoor cat exercise more?
Avatar f tn ‘Feral cats are animals that are no longer under human control, but live and reproduce in the wild, usually in close association with humans. Humans have neglected these animals, which live exposed to disease, hunger, weather and attack from dogs, humans or other cats and animals. Some of these cats may survive for several years before succumbing to starvation, disease, dogs, other animals or motor vehicles.
Avatar m tn The purpose of patents is to protect ideas that investigators hope to investigate. There is no credible evidence that I am aware of that FIV causes disease in humans. Please do not worry and do not worry about your cat, the possiblity of it infecting you or you infecting your girlfriend.
168348 tn?1379357075 Any thoughts on whether they really are hypoallergenic for those humans with cat allergies?
Avatar n tn If there is some sort of inflammation in the rectum or colon, then antibiotics, maybe prednisone and a change in diet can help your kitty feel better. Let us know how this goes, and good luck to you both.
Avatar n tn If your cat has a respiratory infection he is likely to also develop a wet nose. If your cat has become lethargic, or there has been any change in his toilet or eating habits it is likely that the wateriness is just an exterior sign of an underlying illness.
Avatar f tn hi so sorry for poor kitties problems, its not likely allergies, unlike us humans an allergy for a cat shows up as a problem with their skin.(as far as I am aware).. but the eye discharge sounds like something that does need to be investigated by a Vet...what exactly was he diagnosed with the first time he was seen?...In my opinion its more of a further health condition and not likely an infection because it is chronic.
440120 tn?1211724496 I have had cats my whole life and they usually have slept in my bed at one time or the other. Since losing my beloved cat in Hurricane Dennis I haven't had another cat in 3years. I had my appendix removed last August. I mentioned that because of the mystery purpose of the appendix in the human body. I recently acquired a new 7wk old kitten and for the first week I had it,I showed no signs of an allergy.
Avatar n tn We have a 16.5 year old Bermese-mixed cat, who is (within the last 10 days) losing her fur in clumps. She is an indoor cat. Our other cat, who's 16 was raised with her with no signs of the same condition affecting her. We have not changed her cat food and have not found any flea droppings on her at all. The only changes in the house, was a recent loss of our 13 yr old dog and an addition of a 7 mo puppy in December.
611067 tn?1458591483 Would this Herpes type of virus also cause a canker sore in the mouth? Maxx Luggs had one a couple of years ago I freaked out because I've never seen it before in cats. But he's always sneezed and now has more runny eyes than normal. He's a long hair Manx, and is 6 years old. He's always been really healthy and has had all of his shots. Oh and don't go giving human meds to cats...
Avatar n tn Today in revisiting and playing with a couple of cats I developed allergies. When I went home I played with my cat and the allergies returned. What could have caused this and should I adopt a new cat if I somehow now have cat allergies?
203342 tn?1328737207 hi, I truly believe cats can smell hormonal changes but that shouldn't be a negative reaction....I think the cat is just scared!..when he's in a strange house and locked in a small room where he can't get out and explore all the new smells, than he's 'hyper' alert...therefor reacting I'm sure to perhaps the altered scent of your daughter? The cat is only with you for a week, can she just avoid the laundry room for a week if shes afraid of the cat?...
Avatar n tn Otodectes, Cheyletiella, Scabies, etc, ringworm and other fungal infections, allergies (allergies to food can occur anytime in the life of a cat), bacterial skin infections, endocrine disorders and more. Ringworm, and some mites can be transmitted to people. Frontline does not treat mites. The topical: "Revolution" is for fleas, ticks, ear mites, and scabies, so it might be a good idea to switch to Revolution for a couple of months.
Avatar f tn You may apply a mild steroid cream like 1% hydrocortisone cream and take OTC anthistaminics like benadryl or Claritin. In case of intense itching an oral dose of anti-histamine like Dimetapp, Chlortrimeton is very effective in relieving itch. Once the itch stops, you will stop scratching as well and the healing will take place faster.
681148 tn?1437661591 Grains are also fattening, so going grain free helped in this regard, too--not just because of her allergies. Her previous owner used to buy cheap stuff in bulk from one of the warehouse stores in an effort to be able to continue to be able to afford to feed her. At that time Akira hadn't shown any signs of having these allergies, so her previous owner was unaware of this before she died.