What causes cat allergies in humans

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1232362 tn?1333135406 I have had bad cat allergies to cat hair- it's probably not a good idea to have cats if you have asthma or other lung diseases
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 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.
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?
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 m tn Until recently, studies into how hepatitis C causes disease in humans have been limited by the lack of animal and cell culture models. According to CII Director Dr. Ian Lipkin, "The identification and characterization of CHV signals the advent of a new tractable animal model for hepatitis C. This discovery provides new tools for understanding how this virus causes disease, and will facilitate drug and vaccine research and development." http://www.eurekalert.
Avatar n tn He could be bleeding through the rectum but he could also have blood in the colon or nearby areas instead. Having blood in the colon is bad, what can I tell you, and it can be seen when the cat goes to the bathroom. Inflammation in the rectum can be caused by food allergies, again, constipation, diarrhea or bacterial infection. You want to take the cat to the vet to get a diagnosis, and it might be a good idea to take a stool sample to the vet with you.
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 ‘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 f tn My other cat Kramer was adopted at the same time, from the same place, and had even more health problems in the beginning, does not get this eye discharge. What is wrong with my cat? Should I be concerned or is this just allergies? His eyes are not red and he doesn't seem to be bothered by anything else...no itching, no sneezing, nothing inflamed. He eats normal, goes to the bathroom normal, plays a LOT with his brother, etc.
391038 tn?1298737386 and the hair loss can very well be due to allergies to some ingredient in the dry food....or other recent changes in environment. i will send you some links to read...hope they help. this first one is on how to transition over to canned food. the second is reading on causes of hair loss...good luck and keep us posted please. http://www.catinfo.org/docs/Tips%20for%20Transitioning%20PDF%201-14-11.pdf http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Pets/CAUSES-OF-HAIR-LOSS-IN-CAT-and-PHOTOS/show/1201?
Avatar m tn 4. Other Insects and Arachnids – Just like they often do in humans, mosquito bites can cause severe itching in sensitive pets, and in many areas of the country, can transmit heartworms, Lyme, and other diseases, so keep a natural insect repellent handy during bug season to help your pet stay bite-free. Lice are an uncommon cause of itching in pets. Fortunately they are highly species-specific; a dog cannot get cat lice, and vice versa.
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 m tn is there a common sensitivity to aeroallegens in shared environments?. [Review] [83 refs] Source Environmental Research. 109(5):634-40, 2009 Jul. Abstract Cats spontaneously develop eosinophilic airway inflammation and airway hyperreactivity that is very similar to human allergic asthma. In addition, household cats share environmental exposures to aeroallergens with humans.
611067 tn?1458591483 My cat does the same thing. I've had her looked at and they kept saying it was probably allergies. She also gets a weepy eye from time to time and I have to get an ointment to put in her eye. This last time we decided to try antibiotics in case it was some sort of viral bacteria or something. I've heard herpes in cats can cause these type symptoms too. You might want to get that checked out. Otherwise, it's probably just 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 f tn I have used hydrocortisone cream and antihistamine such as zyrtec and benadryl and had some prednisone on hand and it is the only thing that seems to help. I hope to eradicate the fleas, but in the meantime what can I do to repel them from biting and relieve this itching?
1494027 tn?1288686210 The only way any of these can be transmitted to humans is through the ingestion of cat feces, or in the case of tapeworms, feces or fleas. Even so, they rarely cause any damage in humans. The greater concern would be coccidia and giardia, which are not worms, but internal parasites. Coccidia is only of concern with pregnant women because these parasites can cross the placenta and damage a fetus.
791533 tn?1309745344 Fleas, mites, allergies, other parasites, bladder problems, skin infections can all be factors in what is happening in your cat and how to treat it. It is highly likely that one or more of these problems is the culprit that needs prompt veterinary treatment. Your cat is obviously bothered by the situation and your veterinarian can get your cat some relief.