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　　Cat allergies may be caused by home decoration. Owners probably cannot imagine that the luxurious and comfortable home they set up can cause their cats to be allergic. The paint sprayed on walls and paint on furniture surfaces contain a large amount of formaldehyde and irritating odors, which the owner may not notice, but the cat becomes the victim. Because cats are small in size, they are doubly sensitive to harmful components in the air. When owners find that their cats at home do not eat or drink, have decreased appetite, or their body temperature inexplicably rises or falls, it may be that the cat is allergic. "Owners need to carefully observe their pet's health status. Many owners neglect pollution brought by renovation, and by the time abnormalities are noticed, the cat may already be foaming at the mouth and convulsing, which is an extremely urgent situation."

　　At the same time, cat allergies also remind owners that although humans may not feel obvious discomfort, it is difficult to resist the long-term invasion of harmful components in the air. Therefore, to treat the cat’s allergy symptoms properly, it is best to check the indoor air quality to prevent future problems.

　　Cat allergies caused by owner carelessness: insecticides, rodenticides, camphor balls, air fresheners—when keeping pets at home, these household items containing chemicals must not be placed casually. Frequent contact or accidental ingestion by cats can cause allergies or even poisoning. Some items specially prepared for cats also conceal dangers, such as plastic feeding and drinking bowls; flea collars containing organophosphates or carbamates; even some owners spraying perfume on cats to eliminate odors may trigger cat allergies. "In fact, buying pet-specific grooming products from regular stores and using flea-control cat litter ensures pet health. Although the one-time cost is higher, many hidden risks are eliminated."

　　Improper diet is very dangerous for cats with allergies. Just as some people are allergic to seafood like fish and shrimp, cats can also have food allergies. Spoiled fish, raw fish or raw meat, and frequently changing the type of cat food can all cause allergies. "Food-related allergies are easier to identify, with obvious gastrointestinal reactions. Cats may vomit and have diarrhea, and owners should promptly take them to the hospital."

　　For food allergies, there are many hypoallergenic cat foods available on the market. The common treatment to relieve cat allergies is drug infusion for detoxification. For cats confirmed to have allergies, low doses of chlorpheniramine and cetirizine can be used for desensitization therapy.

　　Flea and parasite allergies cause many cats to shed large amounts of hair, which is troublesome for many owners. In fact, shedding is also a symptom of allergies. Cats allergic to fleas and parasites develop dermatitis and eczema all over their bodies, causing unbearable itching. Frequent scratching leads to hair loss, restlessness, and a large amount of dandruff falling off. The best way to change this situation is to keep the home environment clean and hygienic, maintain dryness in the cat’s living area and on the cat itself, and prevent flea breeding.

　　Compared to dogs, cats are more sensitive and prone to troubles, so owners need to take more careful care and observation. A cat's allergic constitution accompanies it for life, so once the allergen causing the allergy is found, measures must be taken to eliminate it. (Source：PetsZone)