Skin allergies in cats
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Skin allergies in cats
Skin allergies in cats are a common condition. In this article, we discuss atopic dermatitis, caused by allergies to the environment. These allergies affect up to 12% of cats in the UK. Skin allergies can occur at any age, but symptoms often start around 1-3 years old.
Skin allergies are due to a reaction to allergens in the environment. They are also known as feline atopic skin syndrome, atopy, environmental allergies, atopic dermatitis, or allergic skin disease. Cats diagnosed with this condition will need life-long treatment but can have a good quality of life with the correct treatment plan.
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Tips on how to live with a cat with skin allergies
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Tips on how to live with a cat with skin allergies
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Tips on how to live with a cat with skin allergies
Atopic dermatitis is a life-long condition. Costs of treatment may be higher with certain medications or at the beginning of treatment when trying to work out which medication works best for your cat.
It’s best to work with your vet from the beginning, before symptoms get worse and treatment becomes difficult.
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