Food Allergy In Cats: Symptoms, Treatments And Diagnosis
Not only humans’ even animals are affected by food allergy. It mainly affects cars and is rated among the main causes of atopy, flea bite allergies. Cats usually develop allergies from constantly fed kind of foods.
Often cats are sensitive to a certain type of food ingredient. So, an antibody in their intestinal tracts responds, leading to food allergy. Among all other type of allergies, with a 10% ratio allergies caused by food are more prone to cats.
Food allergies affect male, neutered cats and also female ones. It is also a misconception connecting specific breed of cats to allergies caused by food. This condition can initially create symptoms for cats from four months young to eleven years old. But majority of food allergy cases occur between 3- 6 years in cats. These cats are also in connection with inhalant allergies.
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The main difference between food intolerance and food allergy should be learned to correctly manage allergy in cats. Allergy caused by food are taken as true allergies revealing symptoms like itching and skin problems associated with feline and canine allergies. Incase diarrhea or vomiting happens without creating allergic responses, it means that it’s only intolerance of food. Cat food intolerance is similar to a human having a stomach ache or diarrhea as a result of consuming spicy food or eating food that is fried. By utilizing foods food intolerance and allergies can be prevented. This doesn’t offend the agents.
Many studies reveal that few ingredients of food are the main causes of allergies when compared to the rest. The main common causes in cats are dairy products, fish and beef. Many pet owners would have observed that the following ones are the main ingredients found in foods that are consumed by the cat. Even though few proteins are more antigenic, it still comes in similar forms. So, this reaction depends mostly on the quantity of exposure.
The symptoms of this allergy in cats are most likely the same to most kinds of allergies. But the major ones are excessive scratching, hair loss, military dermatitis and itchy skin. For pet owners it is difficult to distinguish cars that suffer from atopy or food allergy by physical signs. But, they must suspect food allergy if these symptoms begin to take place during winter or through out the year and the cats fail to respond to antihistamine or steroid treatment.
When you figure out the symptoms of different allergies in cats it is very simple to diagnose the allergy. Symptoms of food allergy are similar to that of bacterial, notoedric mange, hypersensitivity to intestinal parasites, seborrhea and yeast infections.
It is necessary to carry out food trials. Elimination and provocative testing diets could be done. One should feed the cat with foods that has carbohydrates, proteins for 11 – 12 weeks without any treats. A typical instance is potato and venison or potato and duck. These foods are commercially available in the market or could be homemade. Young and growing cats have special nutritional needs. Diets made at home containing a carbohydrate and a protein eliminating multivitamins and fatty acids could be fed for 12 weeks. Food trials for kitten are carried out by giving a commercially balanced diet. After few weeks, feed the cat with previous food that they once have consumed. Incase the symptoms are shown then it’s surely food allergy. Others perform blood testing which is not accurate when compared to trials (food).
Feed the cats with commercial diets from hill or Purina or homemade diets which makes treatment of allergy simple and easy.
By: Abhishek Agarwal
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Often cats are sensitive to a certain type of food ingredient. So, an antibody in their intestinal tracts responds, leading to food allergy. Among all other type of allergies, with a 10% ratio allergies caused by food are more prone to cats.
Food allergies affect male, neutered cats and also female ones. It is also a misconception connecting specific breed of cats to allergies caused by food. This condition can initially create symptoms for cats from four months young to eleven years old. But majority of food allergy cases occur between 3- 6 years in cats. These cats are also in connection with inhalant allergies.
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The main difference between food intolerance and food allergy should be learned to correctly manage allergy in cats. Allergy caused by food are taken as true allergies revealing symptoms like itching and skin problems associated with feline and canine allergies. Incase diarrhea or vomiting happens without creating allergic responses, it means that it’s only intolerance of food. Cat food intolerance is similar to a human having a stomach ache or diarrhea as a result of consuming spicy food or eating food that is fried. By utilizing foods food intolerance and allergies can be prevented. This doesn’t offend the agents.
Many studies reveal that few ingredients of food are the main causes of allergies when compared to the rest. The main common causes in cats are dairy products, fish and beef. Many pet owners would have observed that the following ones are the main ingredients found in foods that are consumed by the cat. Even though few proteins are more antigenic, it still comes in similar forms. So, this reaction depends mostly on the quantity of exposure.
The symptoms of this allergy in cats are most likely the same to most kinds of allergies. But the major ones are excessive scratching, hair loss, military dermatitis and itchy skin. For pet owners it is difficult to distinguish cars that suffer from atopy or food allergy by physical signs. But, they must suspect food allergy if these symptoms begin to take place during winter or through out the year and the cats fail to respond to antihistamine or steroid treatment.
When you figure out the symptoms of different allergies in cats it is very simple to diagnose the allergy. Symptoms of food allergy are similar to that of bacterial, notoedric mange, hypersensitivity to intestinal parasites, seborrhea and yeast infections.
It is necessary to carry out food trials. Elimination and provocative testing diets could be done. One should feed the cat with foods that has carbohydrates, proteins for 11 – 12 weeks without any treats. A typical instance is potato and venison or potato and duck. These foods are commercially available in the market or could be homemade. Young and growing cats have special nutritional needs. Diets made at home containing a carbohydrate and a protein eliminating multivitamins and fatty acids could be fed for 12 weeks. Food trials for kitten are carried out by giving a commercially balanced diet. After few weeks, feed the cat with previous food that they once have consumed. Incase the symptoms are shown then it’s surely food allergy. Others perform blood testing which is not accurate when compared to trials (food).
Feed the cats with commercial diets from hill or Purina or homemade diets which makes treatment of allergy simple and easy.
By: Abhishek Agarwal
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Eating With Allergies: Forget Those Cardboard Food Substitutes And Enjoy Nearly Normal Food Again!
Millions of us deal with food allergies or intolerances every day. Problems can range from the simple to the severe, but no matter what the type of food intolerance, it affects every social aspect of your life. If you or someone you know struggles with food allergies or intolerances, you already know that ordinary things like dining out, parties, business luncheons and family events can become a nightmare when you have to avoid eating what is offered, and make excuses for being rude.
Another common problem we share is finding food that actually tastes good. There are plenty of food substitutes out there on the market, but unfortunately, they are either far too pricey or they don’t even resemble the real thing in flavor or texture. There is hope though! Don’t think you have to resign yourself to a life of bland “special” foods anymore, and forget about enjoying meals, both at home and out!
As someone afflicted with celiac disease, an autoimmune disease which causes a severe reaction to gluten (one of the most common ingredients found in Western foods), I’ve struggled with finding food that will keep the painful and embarrassing symptoms at bay, but still tastes good enough to serve to others. Fortunately, since awareness of food allergies and intolerances is on the rise, you can benefit from fabulous recipe experimentation done by others who share in your restrictions. There are great resources available now in book form and on the Internet for nearly every gustatory limitation.
Here are some of my easy tips for gluten-free eating:
Avoid mixes and recipes which use too much rice flour – it makes the food taste gritty and leaves an aftertaste.
Add dairy or soy yogurt to your recipes for moist, non-crumbly baked goods.
Applesauce is a great fat replacement that has the added benefit of holding your gluten-free goodies together.
Be sure to check ingredients for hidden gluten – as an example, Rumford baking powder is gluten and alum free, while Calumet is not.
Many cooking and baking sprays also contain flour, so check cans carefully while shopping.
You can also take steps to enjoy social eating again. Many restaurants and catering services are now making accommodations for food allergies and gluten intolerance – don’t hesitate to ask your neighborhood food businesses whether they would offer choices like this. If you take part in business luncheons, it’s a good idea to let the meeting planner know about your intolerance ahead of time. Chances are, they’ll be happy to make accommodations when they know in advance what to expect.
For parties and social gatherings, why not offer to bring a dish to share? You can introduce everyone to gluten-free or allergy-sensitive food, and you’ll know there will be something at the event you can eat, so you won’t feel awkward or left out. Dealing with food allergies and intolerances takes a little bit of extra preparation, but it does not have to restrict your life. Happy nearly normal eating!
By: Jules Shepard
About the Author:
Another common problem we share is finding food that actually tastes good. There are plenty of food substitutes out there on the market, but unfortunately, they are either far too pricey or they don’t even resemble the real thing in flavor or texture. There is hope though! Don’t think you have to resign yourself to a life of bland “special” foods anymore, and forget about enjoying meals, both at home and out!
As someone afflicted with celiac disease, an autoimmune disease which causes a severe reaction to gluten (one of the most common ingredients found in Western foods), I’ve struggled with finding food that will keep the painful and embarrassing symptoms at bay, but still tastes good enough to serve to others. Fortunately, since awareness of food allergies and intolerances is on the rise, you can benefit from fabulous recipe experimentation done by others who share in your restrictions. There are great resources available now in book form and on the Internet for nearly every gustatory limitation.
Here are some of my easy tips for gluten-free eating:
Avoid mixes and recipes which use too much rice flour – it makes the food taste gritty and leaves an aftertaste.
Add dairy or soy yogurt to your recipes for moist, non-crumbly baked goods.
Applesauce is a great fat replacement that has the added benefit of holding your gluten-free goodies together.
Be sure to check ingredients for hidden gluten – as an example, Rumford baking powder is gluten and alum free, while Calumet is not.
Many cooking and baking sprays also contain flour, so check cans carefully while shopping.
You can also take steps to enjoy social eating again. Many restaurants and catering services are now making accommodations for food allergies and gluten intolerance – don’t hesitate to ask your neighborhood food businesses whether they would offer choices like this. If you take part in business luncheons, it’s a good idea to let the meeting planner know about your intolerance ahead of time. Chances are, they’ll be happy to make accommodations when they know in advance what to expect.
For parties and social gatherings, why not offer to bring a dish to share? You can introduce everyone to gluten-free or allergy-sensitive food, and you’ll know there will be something at the event you can eat, so you won’t feel awkward or left out. Dealing with food allergies and intolerances takes a little bit of extra preparation, but it does not have to restrict your life. Happy nearly normal eating!
By: Jules Shepard
About the Author:
Jules Shepard is the author of Nearly Normal Cooking for Gluten-Free Eating, a combination cookbook and guidebook offering tips, tricks and recipes for those eating gluten-free of necessity and by choice. Visit her online at http://www.nearlynormalcooking.com.
ITP – Low Blood Platelets and your Food
If you have Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, did you know that the food you eat could be contributing to your Low Blood Platelets ?
When it comes to what you feed your body not all foods are the same…not even close. Even though you thought eating was good for your health, gave you energy and helped you to survive, it totally depends on what you eat. Some foods are so toxic to your system that it might be better for you to give that meal a miss.
The wrong type of food actually acts as poison to our bodies and produce free radicals in our system. In order to combat the free radicals the body’s immune system springs into action and creates inflammation, just like when you get a splinter in your finger and it flares up or when you get a flu virus) Your immune system trys to defend your body against the enemy causing the inflammation. When this happens all the time the inflammation becomes chronic and the immune system starts to break down manifesting this problem in many ways. As a result of this constant battle the body produces a chronic autoimmune response such as ITP disorder with the accompanying Low Blood platelets, arthritis, cancer and virtually every modern
disease known to mankind.
Guess what foods can create such a problem?
Foods with Chemicals in them, such as food additives, colorings, preservativ es, and pesticides. Modern convenience foods fall in that category. Just read the label of any box in the supermarket. Also fast foods are culprits. They have many chemical additives for longer shelf life and economy, not to mention all sorts of fillers. Highly Processed food, such as all the modern convenience foods. Not only do they have an abundance of chemicals but the have been prepared at extremely high temperatures and have also had many natural components removed from the original food. Then a few synthetic vitamins are added as a token gesture. this type of food is extremely unnatural to the body. Over cooking your food. High heat destroys all of the live natural enzymes necessary to sustain a healthy life. It is recommended that at least 60% of your diet be raw foods. Foods which contain sugars, both natural and unnatural such as high fructose corn syrup. Sugar is known to compromise the immune system, and over the long term will poison the body. Foods that your body is sensitive to, not necessarily allergic but intolerant. Even if you already eat a healthy and natural diet you must be really aware that some foods commonly believed to be healthy could actually be causing you harm, such as dairy products and whole grains. These foods, your body could actually have a intolerance to and will therefore act as anantagonist to your system causing an auto immune response. (somewhat like a allergic reaction). This will cause inflammation and if you continue to eat antagonistic foods your inflammatory condition will become chronic and cause your immune system to break down. It is common knowledge that food sensitivities create diseases. There is a larger percentageof people than you could ever imagine that have food intolerances and don’t even know it. A prime example is gluten intolerance,( an intolerance to the gluten in grains). What we do know is that out of every 133 people in the world 1 person will have gluten sensitivity. What about all of those people who are sensitive but are not diagnosed that go through life feeling less than100% until finally their immune system can’t take it any more, and rebels causing low blood platelets, cancer, arthritis, lupus etc. This intolerance problem could be festering for years until it is almost finally too late.
If you have ITP and low blood platelets, perhaps it’s time to re-think just what you are putting in your mouth as food.
It’s time to seriously take stock of what you put in your mouth! What’s in your pantry and fridge?
By: Maggi Pier
About the Author:
When it comes to what you feed your body not all foods are the same…not even close. Even though you thought eating was good for your health, gave you energy and helped you to survive, it totally depends on what you eat. Some foods are so toxic to your system that it might be better for you to give that meal a miss.
The wrong type of food actually acts as poison to our bodies and produce free radicals in our system. In order to combat the free radicals the body’s immune system springs into action and creates inflammation, just like when you get a splinter in your finger and it flares up or when you get a flu virus) Your immune system trys to defend your body against the enemy causing the inflammation. When this happens all the time the inflammation becomes chronic and the immune system starts to break down manifesting this problem in many ways. As a result of this constant battle the body produces a chronic autoimmune response such as ITP disorder with the accompanying Low Blood platelets, arthritis, cancer and virtually every modern
disease known to mankind.
Guess what foods can create such a problem?
Foods with Chemicals in them, such as food additives, colorings, preservativ es, and pesticides. Modern convenience foods fall in that category. Just read the label of any box in the supermarket. Also fast foods are culprits. They have many chemical additives for longer shelf life and economy, not to mention all sorts of fillers. Highly Processed food, such as all the modern convenience foods. Not only do they have an abundance of chemicals but the have been prepared at extremely high temperatures and have also had many natural components removed from the original food. Then a few synthetic vitamins are added as a token gesture. this type of food is extremely unnatural to the body. Over cooking your food. High heat destroys all of the live natural enzymes necessary to sustain a healthy life. It is recommended that at least 60% of your diet be raw foods. Foods which contain sugars, both natural and unnatural such as high fructose corn syrup. Sugar is known to compromise the immune system, and over the long term will poison the body. Foods that your body is sensitive to, not necessarily allergic but intolerant. Even if you already eat a healthy and natural diet you must be really aware that some foods commonly believed to be healthy could actually be causing you harm, such as dairy products and whole grains. These foods, your body could actually have a intolerance to and will therefore act as anantagonist to your system causing an auto immune response. (somewhat like a allergic reaction). This will cause inflammation and if you continue to eat antagonistic foods your inflammatory condition will become chronic and cause your immune system to break down. It is common knowledge that food sensitivities create diseases. There is a larger percentageof people than you could ever imagine that have food intolerances and don’t even know it. A prime example is gluten intolerance,( an intolerance to the gluten in grains). What we do know is that out of every 133 people in the world 1 person will have gluten sensitivity. What about all of those people who are sensitive but are not diagnosed that go through life feeling less than100% until finally their immune system can’t take it any more, and rebels causing low blood platelets, cancer, arthritis, lupus etc. This intolerance problem could be festering for years until it is almost finally too late.
If you have ITP and low blood platelets, perhaps it’s time to re-think just what you are putting in your mouth as food.
It’s time to seriously take stock of what you put in your mouth! What’s in your pantry and fridge?
By: Maggi Pier
About the Author:
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From the island of Guam, to the bush of Australia, to an island in the Caribbean, then the middle of Georgia, Maggi has taken her lifetime interest in health and wellness seriously. But it wasn’t until her teenage daughter Vivianna’s diagnosis and of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, that what once was initially a strong interest in natural health and wellness, soon became a burning passion for knowledge of natural healing. Through all her research and efforts, she healed her daughter and is now an accomplished wellness coach, studying for her degree in Naturopathy. It is her life’s mission to help others live a naturally abundant and healthy life.
Allergies – Food Allergies
In this article we’re going to focus on one of the most annoying types of allergies, especially to people who love to eat.
You go out to the local pizza parlor, order two slices with extra cheese, sit down at the booth with your pizza in one hand and coke in the other and chow down. A few hours later after you’ve arrived back home just in time to watch your favorite TV show, suddenly your stomach feels like it’s about to erupt like a volcano. You run like a madman to the bathroom just in time to experience what seems to be the complete emptying of your insides.
Welcome to the world of food allergies and intolerances.
In the case of the runs after eating a couple of slices of pizza most likely you’re lactose intolerant which is just one type of food allergy. Technically, you can be allergic to just about any kind of food but there are some that seem to be more common that others.
Before we go any further let’s define exactly what a food allergy is. Food allergies can be broken down into 2 categories. The first one is hypersensitivity. This is an adverse reaction of the immune system itself and is unrelated to any actual physical effect of the food or food additive. These reactions are caused by immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies.
The second category is food intolerance. This is actually caused by the food itself and is not a function of the immune system itself overreacting to the food or food additive. The symptoms of an intolerance may be very similar to those of an actual immune symptom reaction but the causes are quite different.
Of the two, actual immune system reactions are the more common, though it does appear that a trend to intolerances, such as lactose intolerance, is on the rise. What actually happens with food allergies is that people with allergies produce IgE antibodies to specific epitopes in the food allergen. These antibodies bind to IgE receptors on the mast cells of tissue that are on the skin, digestive tract and respiratory system. The exposure of these antigens causes the release of histamines. This ultimately results in mucus secretion and muscle contraction which then leads to a wide range of symptoms which can range from unpleasant to serious or even severe. How severe?
Allergic reactions to food can be fatal almost immediately following the ingestion of food. Probably one of the most prevalent and dangerous of these food allergies are people who are allergic to peanuts. Just recently, as of this writing, a girl died simply from kissing someone who had recently eaten peanuts. That is how dangerous these allergies can be.
Less severe reactions to food allergies are oropharyngeal pruritus, angioedema, stridor, cough, dyspnea, wheezing, and dysphonia.
Aside from peanuts, the most common foods that people are allergic to are tree nuts, and shellfish.
Unfortunately the best way to avoid food allergies is to have a food allergy test done and then to avoid the foods that show positive on the test.
By: Anezka
About the Author:
You go out to the local pizza parlor, order two slices with extra cheese, sit down at the booth with your pizza in one hand and coke in the other and chow down. A few hours later after you’ve arrived back home just in time to watch your favorite TV show, suddenly your stomach feels like it’s about to erupt like a volcano. You run like a madman to the bathroom just in time to experience what seems to be the complete emptying of your insides.
Welcome to the world of food allergies and intolerances.
In the case of the runs after eating a couple of slices of pizza most likely you’re lactose intolerant which is just one type of food allergy. Technically, you can be allergic to just about any kind of food but there are some that seem to be more common that others.
Before we go any further let’s define exactly what a food allergy is. Food allergies can be broken down into 2 categories. The first one is hypersensitivity. This is an adverse reaction of the immune system itself and is unrelated to any actual physical effect of the food or food additive. These reactions are caused by immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies.
The second category is food intolerance. This is actually caused by the food itself and is not a function of the immune system itself overreacting to the food or food additive. The symptoms of an intolerance may be very similar to those of an actual immune symptom reaction but the causes are quite different.
Of the two, actual immune system reactions are the more common, though it does appear that a trend to intolerances, such as lactose intolerance, is on the rise. What actually happens with food allergies is that people with allergies produce IgE antibodies to specific epitopes in the food allergen. These antibodies bind to IgE receptors on the mast cells of tissue that are on the skin, digestive tract and respiratory system. The exposure of these antigens causes the release of histamines. This ultimately results in mucus secretion and muscle contraction which then leads to a wide range of symptoms which can range from unpleasant to serious or even severe. How severe?
Allergic reactions to food can be fatal almost immediately following the ingestion of food. Probably one of the most prevalent and dangerous of these food allergies are people who are allergic to peanuts. Just recently, as of this writing, a girl died simply from kissing someone who had recently eaten peanuts. That is how dangerous these allergies can be.
Less severe reactions to food allergies are oropharyngeal pruritus, angioedema, stridor, cough, dyspnea, wheezing, and dysphonia.
Aside from peanuts, the most common foods that people are allergic to are tree nuts, and shellfish.
Unfortunately the best way to avoid food allergies is to have a food allergy test done and then to avoid the foods that show positive on the test.
By: Anezka
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The Difference Between Allergic Reaction / Food Intolerance?
What is the difference between an allergic reaction and food intolerance? How do I avoid it?
I thought that an allergic reaction or an intolerance reaction to food meant the same thing, but they are very different. An allergic reaction is an immune system response to the food. This happens very quickly, often within a couple of hours of eating the food. That is why, when starting solids, it is recommended to start with only one type of food, and to introduce a new
food after 3 or 4 days. It is also important to start with a teaspoon of the food once a day, and then increase the amount and frequency slowly to twice a day. A food intolerance reaction is due to an accumulation of the chemical present in the
food. This occurs over time, but can also manifest very quickly. I think of it as a bucket that fills up slowly over time and then overflows. Your baby will ingest the food gradually over a few days, until there is a build up of that chemical reaching a critical mass, and the intolerance reaction occurs. The response to an allergic or an intolerance reaction is the same. Your baby may suffer from vomiting, sudden loose poo or diarrhea, hives, swelling, redness or a rash. If you think there is a problem, stop the food, even if you are not sure, and see your
doctor or the childhood centre nurse. We better be sure with our little precious babies!
Kasha Dubinska
Major in Chemistry (Honors) The University of Sydney. A mother and the producer of Yummy Beginnings DVD for more information
see www.yummybeginnings.com
By: kasha dubinska
About the Author:
I thought that an allergic reaction or an intolerance reaction to food meant the same thing, but they are very different. An allergic reaction is an immune system response to the food. This happens very quickly, often within a couple of hours of eating the food. That is why, when starting solids, it is recommended to start with only one type of food, and to introduce a new
food after 3 or 4 days. It is also important to start with a teaspoon of the food once a day, and then increase the amount and frequency slowly to twice a day. A food intolerance reaction is due to an accumulation of the chemical present in the
food. This occurs over time, but can also manifest very quickly. I think of it as a bucket that fills up slowly over time and then overflows. Your baby will ingest the food gradually over a few days, until there is a build up of that chemical reaching a critical mass, and the intolerance reaction occurs. The response to an allergic or an intolerance reaction is the same. Your baby may suffer from vomiting, sudden loose poo or diarrhea, hives, swelling, redness or a rash. If you think there is a problem, stop the food, even if you are not sure, and see your
doctor or the childhood centre nurse. We better be sure with our little precious babies!
Kasha Dubinska
Major in Chemistry (Honors) The University of Sydney. A mother and the producer of Yummy Beginnings DVD for more information
see www.yummybeginnings.com
By: kasha dubinska
About the Author: