Allergic-type reaction to EVO?
Hi All! As the title suggests, I'm wondering if anyone who uses Innova EVO dry has noticed any type of allergic-type reactions in their cats? I've been desperately trying to figure out what it is that is making Sleepypants so sneezy/watery-eyed/unable to breathe propery, etc.! I pretty much had chalked it up to inhalant allergies when, on a whim (and why I didn't think of this sooner, I'll never know), I switched out the cats' dry food to Solid Gold just for a change. About two weeks later, I noticed that SP's symptoms were lessening and now (after about 3-4 weeks on Solid Gold) he's completely symptom-free! I also noticed that Lola, who also suffered a bit w/ watery eyes, has become symptom-free at about the same rate! I'm not sure what to make of it as I always thought food allergies manifested themselves differently (itchy/flaky skin...although I have noticed that SP's fur has greatly improved over the slightly greasy/dandruffy coat he had while on EVO)...I'm trying to figure out whether or not something in the food can cause eye/nose/respiratory issues? I guess the only way to know for sure whether it was the food would be to try EVO again for about 6 weeks and see what happens...but SP and Lola just look so good, I don't want to stop whatever it is I'm doing right! ;) So for a start, I'd like to ask around and see if anyone else has had a problem with EVO? Thanks, guys! Jen But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed... --Antoine de Saint-Exupéry If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys. --Chief Dan George The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long... --Blade Runner
Re: Allergic-type reaction to EVO?
Bella didn't do so well on EVO either--runny, lethal poops when she ate it. I use California Naturals now, and she's thriving. The vet told me that she's one of the healthiest cats he's ever seen. I also use a little Omega 3 supplement on her food. (I am a big believer in that stuff. I take the human capsules, and I use some Omega 3 that I got from the vet for Bella's food. Her coat is absolutely fabulous, especially considering the hot weather here.Have you considered that either seasonal allergies or an allergy to cat litter dust might be the problem?~Ashleigh[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All!As the title suggests, I'm wondering if anyone who uses Innova EVO dryhas noticed any type of allergic-type reactions in their cats? I'vebeen desperately trying to figure out what it is that is makingSleepypants so sneezy/watery-eyed/unable to breathe propery, etc.! Ipretty much had chalked it up to inhalant allergies when, on a whim (andwhy I didn't think of this sooner, I'll never know), I switched out thecats' dry food to Solid Gold just for a change. About two weeks later,I noticed that SP's symptoms were lessening and now (after about 3-4weeks on Solid Gold) he's completely symptom-free! I also noticed thatLola, who also suffered a bit w/ watery eyes, has become symptom-free atabout the same rate!I'm not sure what to make of it as I always thought food allergiesmanifested themselves differently (itchy/flaky skin...although I havenoticed that SP's fur has greatly improved over the slightlygreasy/dandruffy coat he had while on EVO)...I'm trying to figure outwhether or not something in the food can cause eye/nose/respiratoryissues? I guess the only way to know for sure whether it was the foodwould be to try EVO again for about 6 weeks and see what happens...butSP and Lola just look so good, I don't want to stop whatever it is I'mdoing right! ;)So for a start, I'd like to ask around and see if anyone else has had aproblem with EVO?Thanks, guys!Jen"But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will beunique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; Youbecome responsible, forever, for what you have tamed..." --Antoine deSaint-Exupéry"If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will knoweach other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and whatyou do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys." --Chief DanGeorge"The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long..." --Blade Runner New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big.
Re: Allergic-type reaction to EVO?
Yeah, the vet and I had chalked it up to seasonal allergies...but after seeing the improvement in SP's coat, I have to think that there's at least a food link there...litter dust could be another factor that I hadn't considered with Lola as I just switched litters, I think, just before I noticed an improvement with her symptoms. SP developed his symptoms around late January which is still a little early for seasonal, but certainly not out of the question for Houston, TX! ;) Perhaps there are two issues going on: food allergies and seasonal/litter (inhalant) allergies? I'm having a difficult time believing that the food would affect respiratory/eyes...so I'll indeed stick with the new litter I bought (also on a whim simply because I couldn't get to Sam's to get their usual litter)! Can cats suddenly develop allergies to things they've been exposed to most of their lives? But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed... --Antoine de Saint-Exupéry If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys. --Chief Dan George The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long... --Blade Runner - Original Message - From: Ashleigh Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, June 1, 2006 9:39 am Subject: Re: Allergic-type reaction to EVO? To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Bella didn't do so well on EVO either--runny, lethal poops when she ate it. I use California Naturals now, and she's thriving. The vet told me that she's one of the healthiest cats he's ever seen. I also use a little Omega 3 supplement on her food. (I am a big believer in that stuff. I take the human capsules, and I use some Omega 3 that I got from the vet for Bella's food. Her coat is absolutely fabulous, especially considering the hot weather here. Have you considered that either seasonal allergies or an allergy to cat litter dust might be the problem? ~Ashleigh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All! As the title suggests, I'm wondering if anyone who uses Innova EVO dry has noticed any type of allergic-type reactions in their cats? I've been desperately trying to figure out what it is that is making Sleepypants so sneezy/watery-eyed/unable to breathe propery, etc.! I pretty much had chalked it up to inhalant allergies when, on a whim (andwhy I didn't think of this sooner, I'll never know), I switched out the cats' dry food to Solid Gold just for a change. About two weeks later, I noticed that SP's symptoms were lessening and now (after about 3-4 weeks on Solid Gold) he's completely symptom-free! I also noticed that Lola, who also suffered a bit w/ watery eyes, has become symptom- free at about the same rate! I'm not sure what to make of it as I always thought food allergies manifested themselves differently (itchy/flaky skin...although I have noticed that SP's fur has greatly improved over the slightly greasy/dandruffy coat he had while on EVO)...I'm trying to figure out whether or not something in the food can cause eye/nose/respiratory issues? I guess the only way to know for sure whether it was the food would be to try EVO again for about 6 weeks and see what happens...but SP and Lola just look so good, I don't want to stop whatever it is I'm doing right! ;) So for a start, I'd like to ask around and see if anyone else has had a problem with EVO? Thanks, guys! Jen But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed... --Antoine de Saint-Exupéry If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and whatyou do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys. -- Chief Dan George The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long... -- Blade Runner - New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big.
Re: Allergic-type reaction to EVO?
Hello my dear Jen, Ya know, I mentioned briefly in my post to Lance about fleas/advantage that Star and Spence have been having extreme itchy skin problems. I have the house on EVO too and now I'm wondering if that could be a contributing factor. I'll switch them to Solid Gold and see if it helps. I don't know if food allergies can manifest as URI type symptoms. Usually I would suspect diarrhea, or skin problems if it's from food. Do humans get URI symptoms with food allergies, or is it just inhalant type reactions? If it were me and my guys were showing improvement, I wouldn't dare test it and switch them back to either the EVO or old litter! As far as suddenly developing allergic reactions to things they previously had no problems with, I know that happens with humans, so I suspect it's possible with felines too. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, the vet and I had chalked it up to seasonal allergies...but after seeing the improvement in SP's coat, I have to think that there's at least a food link there...litter dust could be another factor that I hadn't considered with Lola as I just switched litters, I think, just before I noticed an improvement with her symptoms. SP developed his symptoms around late January which is still a little early for seasonal, but certainly not out of the question for Houston, TX! ;) Perhaps there are two issues going on: food allergies and seasonal/litter (inhalant) allergies? I'm having a difficult time believing that the food would affect respiratory/eyes...so I'll indeed stick with the new litter I bought (also on a whim simply because I couldn't get to Sam's to get their usual litter)! Can cats suddenly develop allergies to things they've been exposed to most of their lives?
Re: Allergic-type reaction to EVO?
I would think that allergies could develop at any time. That's how it works with people, anyway.~Ashleigh[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, the vet and I had chalked it up to seasonal allergies...but afterseeing the improvement in SP's coat, I have to think that there's atleast a food link there...litter dust could be another factor that Ihadn't considered with Lola as I just switched litters, I think, justbefore I noticed an improvement with her symptoms. SP developed hissymptoms around late January which is still a little early for seasonal,but certainly not out of the question for Houston, TX! ;)Perhaps there are two issues going on: food allergies andseasonal/litter (inhalant) allergies? I'm having a difficult timebelieving that the food would affect respiratory/eyes...so I'll indeedstick with the new litter I bought (also on a whim simply because Icouldn't get to Sam's to get their usual litter)! Can cats suddenlydevelop allergies to things they've been exposed to most of their lives?"But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will beunique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; Youbecome responsible, forever, for what you have tamed..." --Antoine deSaint-Exupéry"If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will knoweach other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and whatyou do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys." --Chief DanGeorge"The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long..." --Blade Runner- Original Message -From: Ashleigh Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Thursday, June 1, 2006 9:39 amSubject: Re: Allergic-type reaction to EVO?To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Bella didn't do so well on EVO either--runny, lethal poops when she ate it. I use California Naturals now, and she's thriving. The vet told me that she's one of the healthiest cats he's ever seen. I also use a little Omega 3 supplement on her food. (I am a big believer in that stuff. I take the human capsules, and I use some Omega 3 that I got from the vet for Bella's food. Her coat is absolutely fabulous, especially considering the hot weather here. Have you considered that either seasonal allergies or an allergy to cat litter dust might be the problem? ~Ashleigh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All! As the title suggests, I'm wondering if anyone who uses Innova EVO dry has noticed any type of allergic-type reactions in their cats? I've been desperately trying to figure out what it is that is making Sleepypants so sneezy/watery-eyed/unable to breathe propery, etc.! I pretty much had chalked it up to inhalant allergies when, on a whim (andwhy I didn't think of this sooner, I'll never know), I switched out the cats' dry food to Solid Gold just for a change. About two weeks later, I noticed that SP's symptoms were lessening and now (after about 3-4 weeks on Solid Gold) he's completely symptom-free! I also noticed that Lola, who also suffered a bit w/ watery eyes, has become symptom- free at about the same rate! I'm not sure what to make of it as I always thought food allergies manifested themselves differently (itchy/flaky skin...although I have noticed that SP's fur has greatly improved over the slightly greasy/dandruffy coat he had while on EVO)...I'm trying to figure out whether or not something in the food can cause eye/nose/respiratory issues? I guess the only way to know for sure whether it was the food would be to try EVO again for about 6 weeks and see what happens...but SP and Lola just look so good, I don't want to stop whatever it is I'm doing right! ;) So for a start, I'd like to ask around and see if anyone else has had a problem with EVO? Thanks, guys! Jen "But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed..." --Antoine de Saint-Exupéry "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and whatyou do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys." -- Chief Dan George "The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long..." -- Blade Runner - New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates.
Re: Allergic-type reaction to EVO?--Nina
Hi Nina! I certainly don't want to dog EVO as, I believe, it's a step in the right direction...but I will tell you, and please forgive my highly scientific opinion... ;) but when I opened the bag of Solid Gold, the thing that really stuck in my mind was the smell...it just smelled *good!* EVO always smelled kinda heavy and greasy to me...maybe it's the way they have to preserve it, or maybe it's the higher meat content, I'm not sure. But I've certainly noticed a difference in SP's fur...it's not as greasy and there's much less dandruff than there used to be. But, like you, I'm only having an issue with a couple of the kids...the others seem to tolerate EVO just fine (although I would argue that I've seen an improvement with all of their coats since switching to Solid Gold...everybody seems to be much softer)! :) I suspect that Solid Gold might contain fewer allergens as the protein source is lamb as opposed to beef or chicken...I was also wondering about Rosemary extract as I c ould've sworn that I had read somewhere that that can be an allergen (which EVO has as a preservative), but I can't find that source anywhere...Anyhoo, can you tell I have a little too much time on my hands right now? ;) But I think I'll take your advice and just keep doing what I'm doing! Hope all is well with your gang! How is Star doing besides the itchy skin? Chatty's made himself at home, but we're battling a nasty case of stomatitis right now...fortunately, he's the perfect candidate to try out my cat toothbrushing skills on (or lack thereof) as soon as the inflamation starts subsiding! :) Take care, Jen But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed... --Antoine de Saint-Exupéry If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys. --Chief Dan George The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long... --Blade Runner - Original Message - From: Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, June 1, 2006 11:28 am Subject: Re: Allergic-type reaction to EVO? To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Hello my dear Jen, Ya know, I mentioned briefly in my post to Lance about fleas/advantage that Star and Spence have been having extreme itchy skin problems. I have the house on EVO too and now I'm wondering if that could be a contributing factor. I'll switch them to Solid Gold and see if it helps. I don't know if food allergies can manifest as URI type symptoms. Usually I would suspect diarrhea, or skin problems if it's from food. Do humans get URI symptoms with food allergies, or is it just inhalant type reactions? If it were me and my guys were showing improvement, I wouldn't dare test it and switch them back to either the EVO or old litter! As far as suddenly developing allergic reactions to things they previously had no problems with, I know that happens with humans, so I suspect it's possible with felines too. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, the vet and I had chalked it up to seasonal allergies...but afterseeing the improvement in SP's coat, I have to think that there's at least a food link there...litter dust could be another factor that I hadn't considered with Lola as I just switched litters, I think, just before I noticed an improvement with her symptoms. SP developed his symptoms around late January which is still a little early for seasonal,but certainly not out of the question for Houston, TX! ;) Perhaps there are two issues going on: food allergies and seasonal/litter (inhalant) allergies? I'm having a difficult time believing that the food would affect respiratory/eyes...so I'll indeedstick with the new litter I bought (also on a whim simply because I couldn't get to Sam's to get their usual litter)! Can cats suddenly develop allergies to things they've been exposed to most of their lives?
Re: Allergic-type reaction to EVO?
I haven't, but every cat is different. There has been a weather change in recent weeks too, at least where I am, so it could be plant-related. I am not sure, but I think the symptoms you are describing could potentially be food allergies, though. Anyway, I agree with you-- don't change anything now that they are better! :) Michelle
Re: Allergic-type reaction to EVO?
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