How can I help my friend deal with cat allergies when he visits?

Question

Don't tell me to get rid of my cats. I vaccuum, dust, clean the a/c vents, change the sheets, and put them in a secluded area away from him, but he still puffs up, sneezes, and gets watery eyes. Are there any herbal treatments for furniture?

Answer 1

what I do when my brother comes over is I vaccuum 2-3 times a week and use arm and hammer pet hair remover on the carpet, we have an air purifier, and we have this thing that looks like a squeegee to get the pet hair off the FURnature it is made by petmate. another thing you can do is designate one room as a cat free zone and make sure you get that room cleaned really well and don't let your cat in that room and it should make things better. another thing have him ask his doctor about zyrtec that does wonders for my boyfriend who is allergic to cats but he doesn't have problems very often. we just do some major cleaning when my brother comes over. if your friend is over a lot see about the zyrtec if not keep some benadryl on hand at your place to give him when he comes over.

Answer 2

There is no cure for cat allergies. I am 54 and have had them since I was 8. I have 6 cats......long story. Anyway here is what I do and it makes life better for me. We have a very good air cleaner in each of the rooms I spend time, family room, computer room and bedroom. I vaccuum twice/wk. No cat is allowed in the bedroom. If one of the little gremlins does get on the bed we change the bed clothes right away. I keep my closet door closed to protect my clothing from cat dander. I am fortunate that I can open the windows to get a good exchange of air thru the house. I take maximum strength sinus, cold, allergy medicine and use an albuterol inhaler. I keep Benadryl gel for cat scratch or hives. All of these things enable me to live with these interesting little creatures. I also take a wet wash cloth and wipe the cats down sort of like a cat massage. They think they are getting petted. Good Luck. Anyway the best, very best way to spend time with your boyfrend would be to get rid of the cat but that would not be my choice.

Answer 3

I'm just the opposite - I wouldn't tell you to get rid of your cats, but I would tell you to get other friends!

But seriously, he may just need to take some allergy medicine. Either that or stay in a hotel!

I believe there are also treatments you can give your cats - either something topical or an oral supplement - that cuts down on dander. But since it's just a temporary visit, better that your friend take the drugs, not your babies!

Answer 4

first go to specialist to make sure his allergies are for the cat.
he may not be allergic to the cat per-say but to micro dust on the cat fur, micro dust which can be found on sofas and other things.

after you confirmed that your BF is allergic to the cat you can do two things:

one:
taking the meds the doc will prescribe for your BF and second go see an alternative healer. I heard acupuncture helps as well as alternative meds. I heard people who stopped drinking and eating cow milk and cow milk by product they switched to other kind of milk. This things help.

Second:
Comb your cat each day and vacuum your house before your BF comes.

Also I heard of allergy going away on their own after awhile. How ever do not give away your cat allergy can be treated.

Answer 5

nicely, in the initiating, they're coming on your position, invading your privateness, turning your usual elementary the incorrect way up. They comprehend you've cats. in the adventure that they don't love the actual shown actuality that you've cats, then they can stay at a inn or only stay abode. I under no circumstances ask for forgiveness for my pets. people comprehend I surely have them and comprehend part of coming to my abode is cats and a dogs and the hair and dander that is going with it. certain Benadryl can help you, yet possibly Claritin-D or Alavert may artwork extra proper. they're non-drowsy and changed into prescription only drugs till they were revamped the counter. It appears like you went above and previous to get their room as hair and dander free as plausible. Get some Febreeze made for allergens and spray on the carpet (once you've carpet interior the room), drapes, bedding, some thing textile or textile and which will also help. If he gripes, that is his challenge. i think he's only a cat hater and makes use of his hypersensitive reactions as an excuse. savour your pal and overlook with reference to the husband if he's being a poop!

Answer 6

I don't know what to tell you.....From a allergy sufferer it looks like you have tried. You vaccum, dust, clean, change sheets and etc. That's more than any of my friends ever did. Did you deep clean the furniture that's not leather? Does your friend take anything before he comes over? Does he have to come over?

Answer 7

i really hope this is a lesson to all the non-allergy sufferers out there: if you've got pets inside, this is how much it affects everything in the house!!
no amt of cleaning, scrubbing, etc. gets the pet dander out of houses and furnishings. i'm sorry but there's nothing that can be done. the only thing your friend can do is take a benadryl before coming over, and not stay long.

Answer 8

This will probably be a waste of an answer but I'm gonna have to say keep doing what your doing. Vaccuum (spelling duh?) any and all areas where hair might gather. Maybe keep a certain area closed of from your cats so that whenever you friend comes over it won't be so much of a problem. Or you could go out. I'm allergic to cats and my grandparents have one and they do everthing you are doing for your friend for me, and it works as long as I don't let her walk all over me. Good Luck!

Answer 9

Go out and meet your friend and sit and have some cold drinks and maybe even lunch Or even have a picnic lunch at a park ( weather permiting of course) theres all kinds of things you can do w/o having friend over to your house this way friend dosnt have to suffer so much

Answer 10

Meet like some were else or ask someone to take care of your cats when your friend comes.