My cat has skin sores, vomiting. Could it be food allergies?

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My cat is a year old tabby. She has sores on her head, ears & inner thighs. I’ve tried changing her food four times, the last was the hills brand for sensitive stomach & skin. This one she is vomiting? Not sure what to feed her to fix this?

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor kitty! I'm sorry to hear that she's having this problem. There are many things that can cause sores and other skin issues in cats - a food allergy is one possibility, but she could also have an allergy to something in the environment, a bacterial or fungal skin infection, or skin mites (mange). If she hasn't been to see a vet about this problem, I would recommend taking her in for an exam. Your veterinarian may recommend starting some medication, such as an antibiotic or steroid, to help resolve the problem. If she does have a food allergy, it's recommended to feed a prescription hypoallergenic or limited ingredient diet like Purina HA or HIlls z/d, since most over-the-counter foods contain too many different ingredients to be helpful for this purpose.

My cat has skin sores, vomiting. Could it be food allergies?

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