we have 5 cats at home, we love them a lot.but we are also having problems with cat hair everywhere,plus we have allergies - sneezing etc .How do we manage?
2006-08-23 18:44:19 · 14 answers · asked by sam12 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
If possible, shave the cats, cuts down on hair wonderfully and I really think (at least my cat) they kinda like it. I tend to pet her more when she's shaved. Another thing for allergies of all kinds is look into NAET. It's for allergy elimination. It is working for my husband, he's allergic to our cats. Vacuum once a day, confine cats to one specific areas. We don't allow ours in any of the bedroom or the office. Air purifiers also help.,
2006-08-23 18:49:48 · answer #1 · answered by Heather S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hepa, Hepa, Hepa. Buy air cleaners for each bedroom with hepa filters. Buy a vacuum cleaner with a hepa filter and use it every day. I have allergies to dog and cat dander but manage quite well. If you can keep the cats out of the bedrooms it will help also. Take an antihistamine for the sneezing or see an allergy doctor and take the allergy shots or allergy drops. I've done both and prefer the drops (less side effects and just as effective).
2006-08-23 18:54:01 · answer #2 · answered by Kim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the dander that's causing the allergic reaction (if it IS an allergic reaction-red eyes, runny nose, etc) You'll need to bathe your cats on a regular basis. Use the kitty shampoo sold at the pet store, it's a lot less irritating than human shampoo. Try to keep them confined to certain areas of the house, and vacuum daily with a HEPA filter vacuum. Also, they'll need to be brushed daily (or more often, if long haired) to take care of the hair problem.
That's what my family had to do after my younger sister became allergic (she was fine until puberty hit...)
2006-08-23 21:04:59 · answer #3 · answered by Philip B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have allergies to my cats too, and know how difficult it can be. Here is what I do:
First, keep them out of your bedroom. We keep our room closed off to them, with very few exceptions. This keeps their hair, dander and saliva away from an area that I spend a lot of time in.
Brush the cats often. Our shed a lot, especially with this summer heat. I groom my cats several times a week. This keeps their hair in check, and I can see anything else wrong (eg. fleas, etc).
Give them baths. Not an easy feat, I know. Ours are used to a monthly bath (sort of, they get poped into a bath tub full of water, get doused, then get dried off throughly). Drying them with a big towel helps to keep loose hair on the towel, and not all over the place.
Keep them away from your face. This is probably the most difficult thing I have had to do. The cats at first were unsure of what was wrong, but are now used to me keeping them away from my face. They can still cuddle, but not up near my face.
Find an allergy medication that works for you. It has taken me 16 years to find what works for me, and I can breathe easier now. You may also want to talk to your family doctor about getting allergy shots. They may help you to cope with the allergies better than an OTC.
Best of luck!
TDK
2006-08-23 18:56:57 · answer #4 · answered by Tara Dk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is actuallt cat dander which is in their skin, not the hair that people are allergic to. Cat hair will often tickle your nose and make you sneeze, but the actual red eyes , puffiness, and itchy sinuses that is what the dander causes. Try benedryl(sp?) or if it is real bad talk to your doctor about a perscription or shot.Bathing the cats often can help as well. No this is not alwasy easy and I suggest rubber gloves to prevent getting scratched.
2006-08-23 19:28:19 · answer #5 · answered by bluemoer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Brush the cats regularly or use this tape used to remove hair from clothes.
2. Go see an allergy doctor. They find the substance you're allergic to and they give you little shots like vaccines that make you immune to it.
3. Just wait if you're patient!. This immunisation slowly will happen to you, if you're around the cats. Take some anti-histamine pills if you feel really bad, but don't overdo it.
2006-08-23 19:04:10 · answer #6 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 6 cats.. allergic to 2 of them.
And very allergic I might add.
And its not the cat hair your allergic to.. its the dry saliva on their coats.. so bathing may be a bad thing.. because it causes them to lick themselves more. The dirtier their mouth is the more allergic I bet you are to them.
I didn't get allergic to my Siamese until he was 7 years old.. and his mouth is was horrible. I take him to get regular dental appts. This does help some.
But other wise.. I love them all. and take OTC meds like claritin.. or have your doc prescribe you something stronger.. to me its worth the pill a day for all they give back to me =D
2006-08-24 16:41:14 · answer #7 · answered by sofakingsmart8 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would honestly suggest you be kind to yourselves and to the cats. Get good responsible new owners for them who are not allergic to pet hair/dander.
2006-08-23 19:43:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
purchase a low fee vast roll of extensive overlaying or kit tape. Make a loop (adhesive out) super adequate to stick your hand interior and roll around the exterior. additionally you ought to blend a small quantity of fabric softener with water and gently spray fabric and carpet to decrease static dangle (attempt to be sure hues won't bleed). it is going to be much less perplexing to hoover, brush, or roll the hair off.
2016-12-11 14:17:36 · answer #9 · answered by donenfeld 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice cat walk......do cat walk......close eyes when drinking and eating.....only way out.
2006-08-23 18:53:30 · answer #10 · answered by muraliget 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋