I've adopted a russian cat 3 month ago, and no one seem to complain about it, 'til my dad start complaining that he's having allergy from the cat after 3 month of the cat adoption, and the cat stays im my room always, and we've got seperate air conditioner in our house, and also the cats poopoo bowl in my room. my dad has sinusitis, and there's no contact between him and the cat, waht so ever, please help!! i really love this cat, n i really dnt want to give it up,please give an advice. PLEASE!!
2006-09-03 04:43:27 · 13 answers · asked by razor_03_666 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Yes, it is possible. It takes time to develop an allergy.
Cat fur is probably carried on your clothes and spread around the house.
So sorry...
How about asking your dad to take an allergy test, before you get rid of the cat -- just to make SURE that he really is allergic to the cat, and it's not something else?
2006-09-03 04:50:01 · answer #1 · answered by Victoria 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your Dad shouldn't have let you get the cat in the first place, if he was unwilling to live with it. His complaining now is just an excuse to get rid of it. A cruel thing to do, to both you and the cat.
That said, one room is not anywhere nearly enough room for a cat to stay healthy mentally as it grows. It might not matter to a little kitten, but a full grown cat is going to need more space.
Have you had the cat fixed? Once the cat is fully grown, and starts wanting the attentions of other cats, it is going to be very hard for you to keep this cat confined. No matter what sex it is, it is going to start "spraying" to mark it's territory around your room. Cat spray is disgustingly stinky, and hard to live with, and will end up permeating the whole house.
You need to either....convince your Dad that since he has allowed the cat to stay this long, it should be treated as any other member of the family, and allowed the full range of the house. (This would also include having it "fixed" at the soonest opportunity.)
Or....give the cat up for adoption to a person or family you know will love it as you do, and that will let you visit it when you can. (And this ultimately, may be the best thing for the cat.) And then wait until you are out on your own to get another pet.
Sorry, honey.
2006-09-03 04:53:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be a shame if you have to give up your cat. Did you get it as a kitten? I have heard that allergic reactions to cats usually kick in when the cat is a year old. Many cats were returned to the shelter where I volunteered. The kitten was not a problem, the adult cat was.
You can go to: www.littlebigcat.com and read Dr.Jean Hovfe's article, "Allergic to Cats?" It will give you a lot of information from a veterinarian and may have some suggestions about how to manage the cat and your dad's allergies.
2006-09-03 05:19:15 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can become allergic to cats later in life when you never were to begin with. To help you Here is a website on how to live with a cat when you have allergies. Many cat lovers are denying themselves the pleasure of feline companionship because of allergies to cats. Here are some quick tips for minimizing cat dander, the microscopic flakes of dried saliva on cats' skin which cause allergy.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: ongoing
Here's How:
Cajole a non-allergic housemate or friend to brush the cat daily and bathe him weekly.
Ask your veterinarian about a spray for kitty's coat that will minimize dander.
Replace curtains and drapes with solid blinds, carpeting and rugs with hardwood floors or tile.
Minimize overstuffed furniture in your home.
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner equipped with a Hepa filter.
Invest in an air purification appliance. Compare the Honeywell and Alpine Air systems.
Wipe down walls and flat surfaces regularly.
Keep your bedroom off-limits to the feline brigade.
Ask your allergist about making a serum from a sample of your cat's hair.
If you don't yet have a cat, consider a shorthair over longhair. They tend to have less dander.
Tips:
If you're looking for a purebred, try a Rex breed or Sphynx. Ask the breeder if you can spend a couple of hours around their cats to test your allergic reactions. Some people claim these cats are 'allergy-safe,'although opinions vary.
http://allergies.about.com/od/cats/
2006-09-03 06:25:24 · answer #4 · answered by Stephanie F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can develop an allergy at anytime....:(
You dad doesn't have to have contact with the cat. He has contact with you. You have cat fur on you you go sit in the living room next to dad. Boom.
Does your cat shed a lot? Problem if so.
Also as bad as cats hate it find an allergy shampoo for kitty and give her a bath every 3 weeks or so.
2006-09-03 04:52:14 · answer #5 · answered by Kilroy238 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cat probably shed dander and hair. That **** can end up anywhere in the house. So I would think that it is quite possible for him to have an adverse reaction to the cat, even though you think that there is no contact between him and the cat.
2006-09-03 04:50:28 · answer #6 · answered by SAGAL79 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible any where in the house the cat is will still effect your Dad. He can take Meds. It may not be the cat it could be hay fever or something else.
Keep the cat!!
2006-09-03 04:48:49 · answer #7 · answered by suezekickboxer 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your dad smokes, doesn't he? this happened to me too...I smoked, got a cat and after about three months developed wheezing problems, which were so bad that eventually I had to be taken to the Emergency Room on three occasions for breathing treatments. We had to get rid of the cat...suffice it to say.
2006-09-03 04:46:20 · answer #8 · answered by Tom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, you can develop any allergies! my cousin got allergic to down pillows after sleeping on them for 15 years.
2006-09-03 04:50:29 · answer #9 · answered by joanna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The more you are exposed to something you are allergic to then the reaction gets worse every time.
2006-09-03 04:48:23 · answer #10 · answered by Maggie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋