The veterinarian said that Wang/Meowen is also allergic to allergens such as pollen, just like us. Allergic symptoms in cats can be manifested as chestnut-grained skin disease, which usually appear small scabs or hair loss on the head and neck. Spring is here, the climate is getting warmer, and the daytime is getting longer. However, an uninvited guest is coming quietly, which is allergies.
At this time, we need to change our concepts and think about allergies from the perspective of pets. This week’s strange animal Q&A, we’ll answer Emily Tye’s question, who asked, “Will cats allergic to dogs or do dogs allergic to cats?” We also want to know, are they allergic to us humans? Raelynn Farnsworth, of the Department of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University, said the answer is “yes.”
"Although it is rare, dogs are allergic to cats and human dander. Cats are also allergic to dogs and human dander. This is true for all living things."
Dandruff is small particles that fall off from hair, fur and feathers, and pets and humans secrete dander. Pet allergens also include flea saliva and specific foods.
Farnsworth said that skin inflammation and itching are the most common allergic symptoms in dogs, and there are also sneezing and runny nose. It is time to take it to see the disease. Allergic symptoms in cats can be manifested as chestnut-like skin disease. Generally, small scabs or hair loss appear on the head and neck, and skin diseases may also occur anywhere in the body.
We have to observe how long pets are allergic, which is very important data. Allergies throughout the year indicate food allergies, or something at home may be allergic to pets, rather than seasonal allergens. Luckily, pets can undergo environmental allergen testing, which includes seasonal and non-seasonal allergens, told us.
Cain said it is usually necessary to check whether dogs are allergic to cat dander. Putting a little bit of allergen under the skin is similar to a human allergy test.
Farnsworth said that veterinarians also check for dust mites, human dandruff, common feathers, wool, pollen and other common allergens in life. These are the culprits that usually cause pet allergies, but because they live with humans, they may be allergic to anything, and it is difficult to check all of them on a regular allergic test.
So what if your pet is allergic to you?
Cain said that pets are allergic to human dander, which is a heavy blow to the shoveler, but you don’t have to separate. If a pet is allergic to human dander, it is also allergic to other allergens. That is to say, a veterinarian can cure allergies by injecting an allergic vaccine containing a small amount of allergen or taking oral liquid, so that the pet's immune system ignores allergens.
Of course, cats may pretend to be allergic to dogs, hoping that the stupid Blue Star people will send Awang away. (So cruel!)