Boarding Services: Choosing the Right One

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Boarding Services: Choosing the Right One

I travel a lot, and the idea of leaving my pets alone for long periods of time is unacceptable. When I have to go on a business trip, I board them at a facility operated as part of the veterinary clinic. This approach makes me happy and also keeps my dogs from getting lonely. There are certain things you want to look for when choosing a boarding facility. Will the pets have attention from humans? Is there a place for the dogs to run and play a little? What about special needs like taking medicine or only being fed a certain type of food? If you are planning on going out of town and need to board your pet, let me tell you what the facility must provide. With a little research, you can find a place that will ensure your pet is safe and healthy while you are away.

4 Common Allergies In Cats

Allergies are not just something humans are affected by, but cats as well. If you have cats in your home, you need to be aware of the different types of things they can be allergic to. This will keep them healthy and allow you to reduce the exposure to these allergens.

Food

One of the most common types of allergies for cats is to a type of food. There are certain ingredients in your cat's food that might be causing coughing, sneezing, and other side effects of allergies. This may be grain, which is not a necessary ingredient for your cat to consume. Other cats are allergic to wheat gluten, soy, or dairy products. Some cats might also be allergic to certain animal proteins, such as fish, lamb, beef, or chicken. Corn and other vegetables might also be a type of food allergy for your cat.

Outdoor Allergens

Many cats are allergic to allergens that are found outdoors, which is unfortunate since cats often enjoy the fresh air and outdoor adventures. If you have noticed that your cat tends to show more symptoms of allergies after spending a few hours in the backyard, it might be time to take it to the vet. It is not uncommon for a cat to be allergic to certain types of grass or weeds, pollen, and even certain trees. There are allergy tests that can confirm these types of cat allergies so you know how to treat it properly.

Fleas

Fleas are not only a nuisance due to the fact that they can invade your cats and your home, but your cats might actually be allergic to the fleas. A cat that shows extreme illness due to just a single flea bite is often exhibiting symptoms of a flea allergy, as opposed to how most cats react to fleas biting them. You may find that your cat's skin becomes extremely dry and irritated at the first sign of fleas, to where it is constantly licking ad biting at the skin. This is a classic sign of a flea allergy. On the other hand, some cats are allergic to certain types of flea control products, so that is something else to keep an eye on.

Cigarette Smoke

You should never smoke cigarettes in the house, not just for your family's health and your own, but for your pets as well. Cats can be allergic to cigarette smoke, where they have skin irritation, coughing, sneezing, wheezing, and breathing difficulties. Try to keep your smoking outdoors in an area where your cats are able to avoid you.

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