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How can I tell if my cat's skin issues are from a food allergy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Male | unneutered | 1 year old | 5 lbs

Is this food allergy

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on August 12th, 2017

It's not possible to tell if this is food allergy, an allergy to something else or a different type of skin condition, in order to find out what it is you will need to take Zeus to your vet in order to have a few skin tests done first. then the vet will probably prescribe allergy meds and might recommend switching to a different food if he believes it is a food allergy.

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