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What are the different types of feline allergies?

This is not an exhaustive list, but some of the most common allergies in cats include:

-  food allergies (e.g., dairy, certain proteins, soy, and gluten)
-  environmental allergies (e.g., dust, pollen, mites, mold)
-  insects (e.g., fleas, ticks, bees)
-  substances (e.g., chemicals, plants, cleaning products, perfume)
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During COVID, as people introduced new substances into their homes, such as baker’s yeast, paint, and vitamin D3, pet poisonings notably increased. Keep your pet safe by avoiding these highly toxic household products.

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  • Fertilizers and other garden-related products
  • Automotive chemicals including antifreeze which is one of the most highly poisonous substances

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Important side note
on pet toxicities

During COVID, as people introduced new substances into their homes, such as baker’s yeast, paint, and vitamin D3, pet poisonings notably increased. Keep your pet safe by avoiding these highly toxic household products.

  • Over-the-counter drugs of all sorts (painkillers, cold medications, dietary supplements, etc.)
  • Insecticides
  • Household plants
  • Household cleaners (including hand sanitizer)
  • Heavy metal including lead, zinc and mercury
  • Fertilizers and other garden-related products
  • Automotive chemicals including antifreeze which is one of the most highly poisonous substances