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Flea Allergies, Flea Bites,
and Your Cat's Health
"Flea allergies can make your feline friend go crazy!"
What Causes Flea Allergies in Your Cat?
Some cats develop severe issues from flea bites. Your cat's reaction to a flea bite can range from mildly irritating to severely uncomfortable.
The allergic reaction is caused by a sensitivity to flea saliva. When this insect bites your cat, it releases a small amount of saliva into the skin. Flea saliva contains anticoagulants that may cause a rash and can lead your cat to scratch and bite until his skin bleeds.
Is Your Cat Suffering?
Any of the following symptoms could be an indication that your cat is suffering an allergic reaction to a flea bite:- hair loss,
- itchy skin,
- skin rash,
- scabby bumps, and
- incessant licking and chewing.
These reactions to fleas may also be called "flea-bite hypersensitivity." This is a condition suffered by some, but not all, felines.
If your kitty is sensitive to flea bites, it's particularly important that you take efforts to control and get rid of fleas on your cat and in your home, and even in your yard, if your cat goes outside.
Relief for Your Cat
Of course, the best relief is to prevent your cat from experiencing the problem in the first place. Your flea control efforts are essential for this.
However, if your cat is suffering the uncomfortable symptoms of flea-bite hypersensitivity and bites, you can use
natural cat flea allergy
solutions to give your kitty relief until you can get the situation under control.
Flea control efforts should be used in combination with any other relief you provide for your cat. This will keep the problem from recurring.
Related Topics:
Natural Flea Control - Information on safer and effective methods to get rid of cat fleas.
Alleviating Your Pet's Itchy Skin
- Veterinarian's article about helping pets with itchy skin and allergies.
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