Flea Infestation in Cats

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The flea is a common problem for cats as well as their owners. As if flea bites aren’t bad enough, some pets are “flea allergic” and develop severe itching with even trivial infestations of fleas. This occurs because the animal becomes hypersensitive to the antigens in flea saliva.

Cat Allergy

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What is Cat Allergy Due To?
The major cat allergen, called Fel d 1, is found in cat saliva, dander from sebaceous glands in the skin, fur, and anal sebaceous glands. Other cat allergens, including albumin, are found in the urine, saliva and blood.

How Much Do You Know About Cat Food?

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Survey About Cat Food Indicates Possibly Not Enough

I recently became aware of an interesting survey on pet food, conducted by the Harris Interactive© and commissioned by the folks at the  Wellness Pet Food Company. In reading the survey results, it seems that many cat and dog owners don't know quite as much as they think they know about the food they are feeding their pets. A few examples from the survey results: