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Para leer el blog en espa\u00f1ol, haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Some signs of allergies can also be signs of stress, especially in cats. Photo by Ludemeula Fernandes<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

With Chicago\u2019s changing weather, who knows what season we\u2019re currently in right now? And with the season change comes \u2026 seasonal allergies, or just allergies in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s the tricky part that we veterinarians face. We have to investigate and determine what type of allergies your pet is experiencing, and if it is truly allergies versus something else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As many of you may know, just like people get allergies, so do pets. The signs, however, can be a little different. Many times your pet will show signs of scratching, biting, chewing, and rubbing certain areas of their bodies. You can even see redness, inflammation, fur loss, and, in severe cases, open, infected wounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many components to allergies, and getting a detailed history from you during the initial vet visit is very important. So although it may seem like an interrogation in the exam room, this is when we are putting all of the puzzle pieces together in our head and thinking of the best diagnostic tests and treatment options for your pet. Each pet is different, and treatment varies on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flea Allergy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy cat doesn\u2019t go outside.\u201d \u201cMy dog isn\u2019t around other dogs.\u201d \u201cI\u2019ve never seen any fleas on my pet.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Image by Katja ZSM<\/a>, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Just because you don\u2019t see them, doesn’t mean they\u2019re not there. Did you know that 1 female flea can lay between 20 and 50 eggs a day?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At times, the only evidence we have to suspect that there are fleas present is flea dirt, which is basically flea feces. Areas that can be affected by fleas include the tail base, neck region, and belly, although fleas can be found anywhere on the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A flea allergy is caused by the saliva of the flea itself. All it takes is a few bites to see clinical signs. Fleas can survive at a wide range of temperatures, so it is important to have your pet on flea and tick preventatives year-round to avoid flea allergy dermatitis. Read more about fleas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food Allergy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pets can also have hypersensitivities to certain foods. Although potential allergens can include the food dye, carbohydrates, or preservatives, often it\u2019s the protein source that is the culprit. A food allergy is diagnosed based on a detailed history and, most importantly, a strict food trial.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Food allergies tend to affect these areas: around the eyes and mouth; ear infections; “armpits”; abdomen; area around the anus; legs and feet. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

A food trial consists of feeding your pet a hydrolyzed diet or novel protein for a minimum of 8 weeks. This diet is very strict, and it is important that you only feed the novel protein or hydrolyzed diet. You must not feed any additional foods or treats. Keep in mind that many medications and monthly preventatives can be flavored so you must monitor closely what you are feeding and giving your pet. If after the trial period your pet is symptom free, a food challenge is performed. This consists of introducing the previously fed diet and watching for signs of itching or scratching. More details regarding a food trial can be discussed with your veterinarian. Read more about food allergies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seasonal vs Environmental Allergies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These can get tricky and hard to diagnose so, as previously mentioned, a thorough history becomes very important. We must investigate if there is any pattern to the clinical signs. Are the signs happening when it is warmer out vs colder? Do the signs show up after walks or after visiting certain areas, like a park or forest preserve? Every detail matters, so it is important to reach out to your veterinarian when your pet starts experiencing signs of excessive itching, scratching, licking, fur thinning, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treatment for Allergies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Treatment varies on a case-by-case basis. Ultimately, we want to control your pet\u2019s clinical signs but also make your pet comfortable and clear of any secondary infections. Contact your local veterinarian when you start seeing any of the previously mentioned clinical signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several allergy medications to try. Each pet is different, and sometimes it can take some trial and error to find what works best for your pet, whether that is a single medication or a combination of medications. Allergy medications come in oral, injectable, and topical formats. Your veterinarian will determine which one suits you and your pet’s lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is It Even Allergies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although fur loss, fur thinning, over-grooming, and biting can be signs of allergies, these can also be signs of stress, especially in cats. Fur thinning and fur loss can even be signs of endocrine diseases, such as hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your pet is experiencing any of the clinical signs mentioned throughout this post, please reach out to your veterinarian so they can determine the best diagnostic test and treatment options for your pet. You and your veterinarian form a team that wants the best for your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Dr. Angelica Calderon<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Comez\u00f3n de la mascota<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Read the blog in English<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Con el clima cambiante de Chicago, qui\u00e9n sabe en qu\u00e9 temporada estamos ahora. Y con el cambio de clima llegan\u2026 las alergias. Esa es la parte dif\u00edcil a la que nos enfrentamos los veterinarios. Tenemos que investigar y determinar qu\u00e9 tipo de alergias est\u00e1 teniendo su mascota y si realmente se trata de alergias o de otra cosa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Como muchos de ustedes saben, al igual que nosotros podemos tener alergias, las mascotas tambi\u00e9n pueden hacerlo. Sin embargo, nuestros signos pueden ser un poco diferentes. Muchas veces su mascota puede mostrar signos de rascarse, morderse, y masticar ciertas \u00e1reas de su cuerpo. Incluso se puede ver enrojecimiento, inflamaci\u00f3n, p\u00e9rdida de pelo y, en casos graves, heridas abiertas infectadas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Las alergias tienen muchos componentes y es muy importante obtener un historial detallado durante la visita inicial al veterinario. Entonces, aunque pueda parecer un interrogatorio en la sala de examen, al mismo tiempo estamos juntando todas las piezas del rompecabezas en nuestra cabeza y pensando en las mejores pruebas de diagn\u00f3stico y opciones de tratamiento para su mascota, ya que cada mascota es diferente y puede variar seg\u00fan el caso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alergia a las pulgas<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\u201cMi gato no sale<\/em>\u201d, \u201cMi perro no est\u00e1 con otros perros<\/em>\u201d, \u201cNunca he visto pulgas en mi mascota<\/em>\u201d. Que no los veas no significa que no est\u00e9n ah\u00ed. \u00bfSab\u00edas que una pulga hembra puede poner aproximadamente de 20 a 50 huevos por d\u00eda? A veces, la \u00fanica evidencia que tenemos para sospechar que hay pulgas presentes es la suciedad de pulgas, que es b\u00e1sicamente heces de pulgas. Las \u00e1reas que pueden verse afectadas por las pulgas incluyen la base de la cola, la regi\u00f3n del cuello y el vientre; aunque se pueden encontrar en cualquier parte del cuerpo. Una alergia a las pulgas es causada por la saliva de la pulga y nada m\u00e1s se necesita algunas picaduras para ver los signos cl\u00ednicos. Las pulgas pueden sobrevivir en un amplio rango de temperaturas, por lo que es importante que su mascota tome medicamentos preventivos contra pulgas y garrapatas durante todo el a\u00f1o para evitar la dermatitis al\u00e9rgica por pulgas. Leer m\u00e1s sobre pulgas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alergia a la comida<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Las alergias alimentarias tienden a afectar estas \u00e1reas: alrededor de los ojos y la boca; infecciones del o\u00eddo; “axilas”; abdomen; \u00e1rea alrededor del ano; piernas y pies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Las mascotas tambi\u00e9n pueden tener hipersensibilidad a ciertos alimentos. Aunque los al\u00e9rgenos potenciales pueden incluir colorantes alimentarios, carbohidratos o conservantes; lo m\u00e1s com\u00fan es la prote\u00edna que es la culpable. Una alergia alimentaria se diagnostica en base a un historial detallado y una prueba alimentaria estricta. Una prueba de alimentaci\u00f3n consiste en alimentar a tu mascota con una dieta hidrolizada o prote\u00edna novedosa durante un m\u00ednimo de 8 semanas. Esta dieta es muy estricta y es importante que solo le des la dieta proteica o hidrolizada novedosa. No debe alimentar con alimentos adicionales. Tenga en cuenta que muchos medicamentos y preventivos mensuales pueden tener sabor, por lo que debe controlar de cerca lo que alimenta y le da a su mascota. Si tu mascota est\u00e1 asintom\u00e1tica, se realiza un reto alimentario que consiste en introducir la dieta alimentada previamente y vigilar si presenta signos de picor o rascado. Se pueden discutir m\u00e1s detalles sobre una prueba de alimentos con su veterinario. Leer m\u00e1s sobre alergias alimentarias<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alergias Estacionales y Ambientales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Estos pueden volverse complicados y dif\u00edciles de diagnosticar, por lo que como se mencion\u00f3 anteriormente, un historial completo y detallado se vuelve muy importante. Debemos investigar si existe alg\u00fan patr\u00f3n en los signos cl\u00ednicos. \u00bfEst\u00e1n ocurriendo los signos cuando hace m\u00e1s calor que cuando hace m\u00e1s fr\u00edo? \u00bfAparecen los signos despu\u00e9s de caminatas o despu\u00e9s de visitar ciertas \u00e1reas como un parque o una reserva forestal? Cada detalle es importante por lo que es importante comunicarse con su veterinario cuando su mascota comience a ense\u00f1ar signos de picaz\u00f3n excesiva, rascado, lamido, adelgazamiento del pelaje, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tratamiento para Alergias<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

El tratamiento var\u00eda seg\u00fan el caso. Queremos controlar los signos cl\u00ednicos de sus mascotas, pero tambi\u00e9n hacer que su mascota se sienta c\u00f3moda y libre de infecciones secundarias. Esto significa comunicarse con su veterinario local cuando comience a ver cualquiera de los signos cl\u00ednicos mencionados anteriormente. Hay varios medicamentos para la alergia para probar, sin embargo, cada mascota es diferente y, a veces, puede tomar un poco de prueba y error para finalmente encontrar lo que funciona mejor para su mascota. Qu\u00e9 puede significar un solo medicamento o una combinaci\u00f3n de diferentes medicamentos. En cuanto a los medicamentos, hay varias opciones orales para probar, as\u00ed como opciones inyectables y opciones t\u00f3picas. Su veterinario determinar\u00e1 cu\u00e1l se adapta mejor a usted y al estilo de vida de su mascota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bfEs incluso alergias?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aunque la p\u00e9rdida de pelaje, el adelgazamiento del pelaje, el aseo excesivo y las mordeduras pueden ser signos de alergias; estos tambi\u00e9n pueden ser signos de estr\u00e9s, principalmente en gatos. El adelgazamiento y la p\u00e9rdida de pelo pueden incluso ser signos de varias enfermedades endocrinas como el hipertiroidismo o el hipotiroidismo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Si su mascota ense\u00f1a alguno de los signos cl\u00ednicos mencionados en esta publicaci\u00f3n, comun\u00edquese con su veterinario para que pueda determinar las mejores opciones de prueba de diagn\u00f3stico y tratamiento para su mascota. Somos un equipo y queremos lo mejor para tu mascota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Dr. Angelica Calderon<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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