Which cat is better to have when you have a slight allergy to them, long hair or short-NO PERV ANSWERS PLEASE?

Question

I have a slight allergy to cats, I get red in the face- once in a while I cough. My boyfriend wants to get a kitten within the next couple of days, an so I am wondering, what is better when it comes to dandard- long hair or short hair cats? And what type (persian, siamese).

Answer 1

Allergies are usually to the dander (skin flakes) I don't think hair length affects this Try a hepa air filter, vacuum often, and give kitty a bath once a month or so and see how things go. Kitties washed as babies can learn to stay fairly calm just stay relaxed yourself and trim nails first. Good luck

Answer 2

You should get a short hair. They are better for people with allergies. But there are a lot of web sites that can tell you which cats have less dander. You should look up the breed before you buy.
My cat is Siamese and my allergic to cat's boyfriend never has problems.
Good Luck! >^..^<

Answer 3

first go to specialist to make sure you allergies are for cats.
You may not be allergic to cats 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 allergic to cats you can do two things:

one:
taking the meds the doc will prescribe for you 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.

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

as for cats types i think russian blue might be ok, best to do a search on google.
but if you do as i wrote you can also get a regular cat. though just know persians are very hard to take care of.

there are lots of great cats at your local animal shelter.

Answer 4

short hair deffinatly, just make sure that he brushes the cat at least once a day and you guys vaccuum at least once a week and get an air purifier. there is this pet hair release powder that you can put on your carpets before you vaccuum it is made by arm and hammer and also get allergen reducer and switch off between the 2 every week when you vaccuum.

I also came across something this past weekend at the pet store Nature's Merical that is suppost to help with pet dander you can either put it right on the cat and rub it in or put it on a papertowel and rub it in. I got it, it's a trusted name. can't tell you if it works or not with only 2 applications.

if things get too bad with your allergies and those tips don't help, ask your doctor to be put on zyrtec.

Answer 5

I would say short haired cats and give the kitten a bath they make a shampoo that will help you with your allergies
you should be able to get it at any pet store

my step mother has the same problem and we shampoo them before she visits and she has never had a problem

also you could look into a hairless cat

Answer 6

depends on whether you are allergic to the dander proteins or the saliva protein. saliva allergy is what is most common for cat allergy.
def. go with a short hair. I have also heard that black cats produce more allergen so avoid them. but if you have your heart set on a black kitty or ven any kind of cat you want, you will be fine with any cat really as long as you keep it away from the beds, have a "no cat" area, and practice rigorous hygiene. good luck.

Answer 7

Get an Ocicat. They look a little like an ocelot with the cute spots on their tummies, tiger striped arms and brick red noses. I have had cats all my life and this breed hardly sheds at all. They are half Siamese and half Abyssinian. Once you get one, you will see how popular they are not only for the lack of undercoat, but for their intelligence and extreme lovability!

Answer 8

It's all just a matter of personal preference. I have short hair and guys like it. And i prefer a person with short hair over a person with long hair because long curly hair tends to make guys look as well girly.

Answer 9

Short hair, they do not shed as bad. My long haired ones shed all the time I brush the 2 times a day. Good Luck ! I hope it works out cats are good pets.

Answer 10

Are you sure your allergy is to cats? My husband believed (until he met me at age 31) all of his life that he was, and it turns out that he's allergic to certain brands of cat LITTER! We have three. Two are long hair, one is medium hair. No problems at all! Might want to check that out!