Allergies in Cats

Cats are commonly affected by allergies. An allergy occurs when a cat's immune system overacts to foreign substances or particles called allergens. This overactive immune system response will result in the common allergy symptoms in cats. The most common signs of allergies in cats include:

Skin itchiness which causes scratching, rubbing or head shaking
Sneezing, coughing or wheezing
Vomiting, diarrhea, gas and/or bloating

There are three common types of allergies that affect cats. These include allergies to fleas, food, and airborne allergens. Some cats with allergies can be affected by more than one allergy simultaneously.

If your cat exhibits any of these allergy symptoms, please come in and see us to discuss treatment options to give your cat relief from allergies. Working closely with us will ensure your cat will be as comfortable as possible.

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Cat Care

Specialty Care

Sometimes sick or injured pets need the care of a veterinary medical specialist. When that happens, VCA specialty hospitals work closely with the general practitioner veterinarians who refer cases to us in order to provide seamless veterinary care to your pet. When your pet is facing any kind of serious illness or injury, our specialty referral hospitals will provide the compassionate and expert care your beloved pet needs.

Our goal is to make sure that when you and your pet are in need that you have access to board certified specialists who are up to date on the very latest developments in their field. In our state of the art hospitals, our specialists also have access to the most sophisticated diagnostic and treatment tools and techniques from ultrasonography and endoscopy to CAT scans and even MRI.

We have over 40 specialty hospitals across the US so there may be one near you. Our specialized services include: behavior, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, dermatology, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, rehabilitation, reproduction, and surgery.

Emergency Care

In case of emergency, please call us immediately or come to our hospital. 11680 Forest Central Drive Dallas, TX 75243 214-341-3322. We are open M-F 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat 7:30am-12pm, Sun Closed.