How do you have a roommate and a 16 year old cat that she is allergic to?

Answer 1

she should go to her allergist and get medication prescribed for her. her doctor may suggest allergy shots. I get them once a week. but eventually you get them less frequently and won't need to rely on medication as much. putting the cat in a separate room or only allowing it in one area won't help, cat hair and dander sticks to everything, even walls and you won't be able to get rid of it. having her move out might be the easiest answer.

Answer 2

If you've had your cat for 16 years, I would tell your roommate that she will have to go to see her doctor so that they can give her medication for the allergy. I certainly wouldn't give up my cat for someone, especially if my cat was in my life for that long. There is medication for people that are allergic to animal dander. If your roomate is a true friend, he/she should understand. Being that your cat is 16 years old you may not have many more years left with him/her. Good luck

Answer 3

Sorry to be so blunt, but get rid of the roommate. It will be much easier for her/him to find new lodging than a 16 year old cat.

I´m not saying this to be mean, people with cat allergies should be taken serious, the best medicine for allergies is getting rid of the source of the allergy, because they can develop into some pretty scary problems. If you don´t believe me ask your Doctor.

However, this cat has been you unconditional friend for 16 years
I belive she/he has earn the right , how do you sayit, to be vested?

I´m sorry, I always vote in favor of the pet.

Answer 4

If you have separate rooms she should make sure that she closes her door at all times and never let the cat in. I feel for your roommate because I'm allergic, you could get runny red eyes, sneezing, runny nose, and asthma. Have her get a portable air filter for her room, that may help her. You can't have her taking benedryl all the time.

Oh, and you can't shave your cat, like someone suggested. People who are allergic to cats are allergic to the dander, saliva which has dried up once they finish cleaning themselves.

Answer 5

i am allergic to the dander in the cats fur. i learned to cope with my husbands cat because he has had her since he was 9 and he is now 27. yes tabby is old lol i learned to take meds for it and not to let her in my face. we made sure to brush her out everyday and even though she fought us we bathed her twice a week. and get a hepa filter

Answer 6

Tell her to get an allergy pill or move the cats has been there longer and can not move out on his own yet

Answer 7

keep the cat, brush it regularly and wipe down with damp cloth to remove excess dander (feed good quality food with no corn or by-products or BHT, or BHA)
have roommate get allergy shots or pills

Answer 8

Make sure the cat stays off funiture and have your friend take drugs. Vacum alot and keep things cat hair free.

Answer 9

Suggest the roommate go to www.naet.com and find someone local to rid her of the allergy

Answer 10

Is she allergic to the cat?........Or is the cat allergic to her? Find out, it might help!