How can live in a house with cats when I'm allergic to them?

Question

allergies; feline; medications

Answer 1

go buy some over the counter med.. i just got a kitten.. and i am very allergic.. i just reduce the amount of pills i take every day... and hopefully i will get use to him in no time!!

Answer 2

Some allergists will--and some won't give allergy shots for pets. You could always try that route if pills don't work. I guess it depends on how severe your allergies are and if the cats are yours or not--you have to decide. I used to get allergy shots. 3 at a time. Don't worry, they're not that bad! Personally, I wouldn't let the cats in your bedroom so at least you can have a safe environment in there. Good luck to you.

Answer 3

Allergy shots --ugh-- they hurt like hell.

Or.

Change your preferences (!). If you are allergic to cats, you are allergic to ALL FELINES. But dog allergies are breed-specific. There's probably a cute breed of dog out there that you are NOT allergic to.

So you can probably have a puppy with you instead of a kitten. "Accept the comproimise and get a puppy" from a breed you're not allergic to.

Answer 4

The vaccuum cleaner will be your best friend. And if you feed them a high-end cat food (like Iams), I've found they're less likely to shed. And if there isn't cat hair all over the house, maybe your allergies won't be so bad. You can also get an air purifier to help with the cat dander.

Answer 5

I suffer from cat allergies as well. But I will tell you that you can get allergy shots but it may not take it away completely. You may half to accept weekly allergy shot which can be expensive and allergy medications just to live with cats. you may half to get rid of them. Best of luck on your decision

Answer 6

Don't worry - living with cats when you're allergic to them can be done!

There are some important things you should do to reduce your exposure to the cats:

Don't let the cats sleep in your room at night. Try to keep your bedroom window open to circulate fresh air. Turning an air purifier on while you sleep is another great option.

When handling the cats, avoid touching your face and eyes. Remember to wash your hands whenever you've interacted with the cats.

To minimize the amount of cat dandruff in the house, make sure to brush the cats on a regular basis (and dispose of excess fur). Also make sure you vacuum and clean regularly.

Some pet stores sell special solutions you can rub on your cats once a week to help minimize allergens. (Check out Outright Allergy Relief from Cats at Petco http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.aspx?R=8654&Nav=1&N=0&Ntt=cat+allergies&sku=59730&familyID=7086&).

Other things to consider (as recommended by http://cats.about.com/od/allergiesandcats/a/allergictocat.htm):

- Keep them out of the bedroom altogether.
- Wash all bedding in 140-degree hot water at least twice monthly.
- Use HEPA air filters in rooms where your cats frequent.
- Vacuum up cat allergen with a high grade HEPA vacuum cleaner twice weekly.
- Use a vapor steam cleaner to clean your home.
- Clean your cat.
- Confine your cats to one area of the house.

Good luck!

Answer 7

I have the same problem right now with my kitten. It depends on how much you love those cats. Either suck it up, or get rid of them. I should point out, however, that my doctor said that people have been known to suffer from asthma from these sort of allergies. I just use some febreeze to get rid of some of the allergens.

Answer 8

definite yet you opt to get an digital air purifier. The misery comes from the sturdy fine6f7f9432d35dea629c8384dab312259a hair debris that decide on the flow off of the little guy. The negatively charged ions will entice the exterior flakes and hair causing it to fall to the carpet. you may competently vacuum the debris on a daily basis. I were given an edenPURE on eBay for type of $100 and fifty. It also clears out an rather good type of different junk, It comes on immediately each once in a lengthy time period and clears the air in an afternoon or 2. wish I had yet another one for the different end of the abode.

Answer 9

I don't know how ya gonna do it because my daughter is allergic to cats. Her face & eyes swells in minutes just begin in the same house, and her skin itches awful. No medication helps her. We just do not go to someones house if they have cats.

Answer 10

Hi Peter,
I have a daughter with Ashtma and also allergic to cats. We have one and so far so good.
Give your cat a bath once a week, comb daily, and keep it an inside cat. But of course - make sure its a shorthair cat.
Good Luck

Answer 11

wipe them down every day with a damp cloth. This will help to keep down the fur (dander) that you are allergic too. And I adore my cats too. They are like part of the famiily so don't listen to the idiots that tell you to get rid of them.
But all things come to an end. So when it is their time, just don't get any more.