My son is allergic to cats is there any kind of over the counter med. that I can give him to help with that?

Question

we are going on a vaction and staying with someone who has a cat so please help

Answer 1

through the cat in the washer and say you didnt know it was in there, but make sure its not ur clothes

Answer 2

Okay first of all, she asked a serious question. No need to make smart remarks.

If your son is allergic to the cat, I would ask the person you're staying with if he/she can put the cat in a room that you and your son won't be in, or if he can remove the cat from the household for the time being. Allergies suck and for children, they suck even more. I should know, I suffer from allergies and it's horrible.

I do not know of any allergy medicines that can help that. I know there are medications for regular seasonal allergies, but as for pet allergies, I would talk to the doctor if I were you. Maybe they can give him a shot of something.

Good luck and I hope your baby has a sneeze free time!

Answer 3

Talk to the pediatrician. Benadryl is over the counter but will make him sleepy. Hopefully they will try to give your son a clean sleeping space and a room that they will not let the cat "into" for the duration of your stay.

Answer 4

Benadryl works and also you can ask that whoever you are staying with to bathe the cat to eliminate cat hair and dander. Personally I would not go if I knew one of my kids were allergic. My child's health is more important than visiting with someone, JMO.

Answer 5

Not really. I used to get a bath before company would come by, and then they didn't sneeze as much. They have to vaccuum the carpets well and vaccuum over upholstery to get the cat dander out.

Cat bath before company comes by works pretty well. But no cure for cat allergies.

Answer 6

you can find this at walmart or any drugstore.for ages 2 years and older.

Claritin Children's Formula Syrup, Fruit Flavored
Original Prescription Strength

Loratadine 5 mg / 5 mL Antihistamine

24 Hour Relief
Non-Drowsy*
Ages 2 Years and Older
Alcohol-Free
Dosage Cup Enclosed
Relief of:

Sneezing
Runny Nose
Itchy, Watery Eyes
Itchy Throat or Nose
Claritin® Syrup is the only Over The Counter non-drowsy* antihistamine for kids as young as 2 years of age for relief of allergy symptoms.
*When taken as directed.
Indications:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever other respiratory allergies:
runny nose
sneezing
itchy, watery eyes
itching of the nose or throat
Directions:
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adults and children 6 years and over 2 teaspoonfuls daily; do not take more than 2 teaspoonfuls daily
children 2 to under 6 years of age 1 teaspoonful daily; do not take more than 1 teaspoonful daily
consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor

Answer 7

See pediatrician before you go on trip. Over the counter meds may be too strong or not strong enough. Don't make a mistake that you may regret later.

Answer 8

claritin. it works alright for me, though i'm still allergic to cats, even after allergy shots for 6 years. i usually avoid staying with someone who owns a cat.

Answer 9

Maybe ask your if she or he could take their cat somewhere. Consult your child's doctor to see if he knows or he just might give you a perscription. It's not such a good idea to be asking people that question.

Answer 10

First of all you should always ask the pediatrician.
Second it depends on the age of the child.
Third, we have given OTC claritin to our kids before, but that may simply diminish the symptoms not get rid of them all together....