Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with seasonal sneezing caused by Japanese cedar pollen allergy
By Masuda, K et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2001·Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Seasonal rhinitis in a cat sensitized to Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) pollen.
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Plain-English summary
A cat with seasonal allergies was brought in for sneezing and nasal congestion, which were found to be caused by an allergy to Japanese cedar pollen. Tests confirmed that the cat had a strong reaction to this pollen, indicating it was the source of its symptoms. The veterinarian may recommend treatments such as antihistamines or allergy shots to help manage the cat's allergic reactions during pollen season. With appropriate care, the cat can find relief from its seasonal rhinitis.
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Abstract
A cat showing seasonal allergic symptoms of rhinitis was examined for reactivities to Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica, CJ) pollen allergen by intradermal skin test (IDST), Prausnitz-Kustner (P-K) test, and lymphocyte blastogenic response. In IDST for 26 common allergens. the cat showed a positive reaction to CJ pollen allergen. P-K test using CJ pollen allergen also showed a positive reaction, indicating the presence of serum IgE specific to CJ pollen. In the lymphocyte blastogenic response, the stimulation index in the presence of CJ pollen allergen was 2.4. These data suggested that the seasonal rhinitis observed in the cat was caused by the sensitization to CJ pollen allergen.
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