2006-06-30 08:48:42 · 10 answers · asked by koko6 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
yep, getting rid of the cat is the only way. You are actually allergic to the saliva from the cat so when it licks itself you pet it....(this is the way it is with people with severe allergies like myself). One way you can keep the minor allergen from cats (the dander) is to wipe the cat down with a damp cloth daily. If the cat is young and you can get it adapted to taking a bath, that will help a little too. Other than that you will have to suffer through it, take allergy medicines, or get immunotherapy (allergy shots.... they work but they are a total pain in the butt). Good luck!!!!!!
2006-06-30 08:53:30 · answer #1 · answered by s m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry buddy. no home remedies really exist except getting rid of the cat itself like everyone is saying.
what i do is take an allergy pill once a day, like claritin. usually at night. if you have a more severe allergy then you should get a prescription for zyrtec which is suppossed to be really good.
other than that...have an air purifier around in your room. keep the cat out of your room. wash your hands after every time you touch the cat. and make sure to clean up all the fur it sheds with a sticky lint collector thing.
oh and if none of that works..then i suggest getting those allergy shots like the person said above me.
2006-06-30 09:08:09 · answer #2 · answered by reemsh_2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And even after you get rid of the cat, it'll be 6 months before the dander and stuff will dissipate.
Air purifiers, keeping kitty out of the bedroom, brushing and bathing can only help to a limited extent.
2006-06-30 08:51:51 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. October 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a five-gallon bucket of water and fill it up about 3/4 of the way. Put on some heavy long-sleeved gloves (like you'd use to do the dishes, but stronger).
Get the cat and put him in the bottom of the bucket for about five minutes. Your problem should be solved.
2006-06-30 08:51:51 · answer #4 · answered by FozzieBear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get rid of the cat.
2006-06-30 08:51:14 · answer #5 · answered by don1clamenza 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. Get rid of the cat.
2006-06-30 08:50:12 · answer #6 · answered by Kingc99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get rid of the cat
2006-06-30 08:51:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spend more time with your cat. I know it sounds odd, but most people I know with cat allergies have grown an immunity toward them by having one and spending time with it. Doesn't work for all people, but you never know.
2006-06-30 08:52:02 · answer #8 · answered by believer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-30 08:51:18 · answer #9 · answered by arsjla 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-30 08:52:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋