This Practical Guide to Feline Allergies is written by the MonVet Group team. It brings together the essentials to understand and better manage allergies in cats. You’ll find a clear structure, practical checkpoints, and a step-by-step care pathway to help you move forward confidently between visits.
What’s inside
- Clinical cues: where itch shows up in cats and how to use an itch scale at home.
- Types of allergies: insect-bite hypersensitivity (incl. fleas), contact allergy, atopy, and food allergy—often occurring together.
- Feline eosinophilic granuloma complex: typical presentations to know about.
- Diagnostic pathway: rule out infections and internal disease, run an elimination diet, then consider serum/intradermal testing for environmental triggers.
- Elimination diets: hydrolyzed vs. novel proteins, home-prepared pros/cons, treats and re-challenges (provocations).
- Management options: antihistamines, anti-inflammatories, immunosuppressants, immunotherapy, dermatologic nutrition, and over-the-counter skin care (omega-3s, shampoos, topicals).
Who is it for?
Cat owners facing recurrent itching, hair loss or skin lesions—and families who want a clear roadmap between appointments.
Ready to structure your cat’s care? Book an appointment with a MonVet Group veterinarian for a personalized plan
