Just like humans, cats can suffer from allergies and intolerances. The first signs of this are often diarrhea and vomiting or coat problems and severe itching. Here you can find out how to find out what triggers the allergy and how you can help your pet.

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What happenedpens if you have a food allergy?

An allergy is an overly violent immune system response to an allergen. The body develops a strong defense reaction to a normally harmless foreign substance. An allergen can be a food component or a substance from the environment, such as pollen or other particles that are inhaled or absorbed through the skin. But flea bites are also among the triggers. Allergies are sometimes congenital but often develop later in life, and symptoms can vary from mild to life-threatening.

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This is how a food allergy manifests itself in cats

A food allergy in cats often manifests itself through the animal's digestion. Therefore, symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting are the most common symptoms, but allergic skin inflammation and breathing problems are also possible signs. Some cats also react to allergies with a loss of appetite .

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How to diagnose an allergy

The best way to determine whether your cat is allergic to a component of the food is to take an allergy test at the vet. This provides certainty as to which substance triggers the allergy. On the one hand, you should eliminate the allergy trigger from the cat's life as quickly as possible, but on the other hand, it often makes more sense to slowly change the diet anyway. For some cats, changing food too abruptly can also cause diarrhea or vomiting, so you should be patient when changing food.

Another way to find out if your cat is allergic to a food is to do a food test over several weeks. To do this, change the food and only give one food for twelve weeks. You should avoid snacks and variety in feeding during this time . The allergic reaction should subside and the cat should feel visibly more comfortable. This way you isolate the problem.

Cat food with only one or two types of meat is recommended for sensitive cats. In general, you should always give your animal high-quality food. Cat food that has been specially developed for cats with allergies or with reduced ingredients is particularly recommended.

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When you should go to the vet if you have food allergies

In general, if you have health problems, it always makes sense to consult a veterinarian. But even if the symptoms do not occur very often, but very often, a visit to the vet is important to clarify the causes. The doctor can carry out an allergy test that will clarify what is causing the symptoms. Kattovit Sensitive supports your cat in an active and happy cat life.