Correcting Misconceptions About Allergy Testing in Cats

Blood test or skin prick test? Neither.

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If your cat can’t stop scratching, what’s the best way to find out if the itching is due to an allergy? © Nynkevan Holten | Bigstock
People often wonder which is better for diagnosing allergies in a cat: skin prick tests or blood tests. The answer: neither one. For one thing, prick tests are not performed on cats. Rather, sometimes cats with suspected allergies undergo what is called intradermal testing. The difference is that with a skin prick test, a physician […]
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