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Cats, like their human owners, can suffer from allergies. And like humans, felines can be allergic to a vast variety of substances. Learn how to determine what your kitty is allergic to, and how to make your allergic cat more comfortable.
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Amoxicillin is a broad spectrum semi-synthetic penicillin antibiotic with a wide range of uses for the cat breeder. Amoxicillin is a good choiuce when the sensitivity of the bacteria is unknown.
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Anaphylactic shock is a type of deadly allergic reaction that can quickly result in death if it is not treated as an emergency situation. Learn what causes anaphylaxis and the symptoms to watch for.
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Anaphylaxis is an extreme medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. Anaphylactic shock is treated with injections of the drug called epinephrine, but it must be given within a matter of minutes once the symptoms of anaphylaxis begin.
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Anaphylaxis is a sudden onset, total body hypersensitivity reaction in response to exposure to an allergen. An anaphylactic reaction is an emergency as it can lead to the death of a cat.
Epinephrine is primarily used to treat anaphylactic shock -- a severe allergic reaction to an allergen such as an vaccine, an antibiotic or an insect bite. Learn more about why this drug is an important part of the cat breeder's emergency kit.
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Most cat breeders decide learn how to give a cat an injection so they can administer vaccines and medications at home. Learn the proper technique complete with photos.
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Adverse reactions to vaccines have been recognized for years. Compared to the danger of not vaccinating, the risks associated with vaccinations are slight. However, if a cat has an allergic reaction to a vaccine there are precautions you should take when re-vaccinating.
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