Felines, like their human counterparts, can develop allergies of their own. There are four types that your cat can develop. They include contact, food, inhalant, and flea. Here is a bit of information on these different types of feline allergies.

Contact

Some cats experience an allergic reaction when they come into contact with certain objects. There are plenty of objects around your home that can be a problem. Two of the most common household items include flea collars and certain types of bedding. This type of allergy in cats is very easy to deal with since you just have to keep your feline away from the specific object.

Inhalant

One of the next types of feline allergies is the inhalant variety. Your cat would suffer a reaction if he inhaled substances such as pollen, mold, mildew, and dust mites.

Cats with this type of allergy can experience problems throughout the year. However, allergies to pollen usually cause problems only in certain seasons. This type of cat allergy can be treated using desensitization or hypoallergenic shampoo.

Food

Some cats are also allergic to certain food ingredients. This gradually develops over time. Some of the most common ingredients that cause problems include beef, milk, corn, eggs, wheat, and chicken. If this is a problem with your cat, you will have to monitor what he eats carefully.

Felines that have food allergies can also develop other problems in the form of severe itching, respiratory or digestive problems. This may require the use of antihistamines or steroids to manage.

Flea

Most cats have no problem dealing with a flea bite. However, some cats will experience a severe reaction when bitten by just a single flea. The resulting itching usually causes the feline to scratch and chew himself severely enough to cause hair to fall out.

In addition to hair loss, open sores may develop in the area. This is an ideal situation for bacteria to invade your cat’s body and cause an infection. You will have to practice maximum flea control to help keep your cat from being bitten.