Another cat adopted me and ever since she has been in the house I have had itchy skin!! My skin breaks out in these little tiny bumps that look like tiny mosquito bites concentrated in one area, about 4 or 5 inches in diameter. Could it be my cat, or a spider, or seasonal allergies, which I already have. I just didnt think my skin would break out!!
2006-09-25 07:20:54 · 16 answers · asked by lululala 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
It could be anything. Have you bathed the cat? Maybe it had something on it? They could be bug bites, you may want to see a Doctor. Good Luck. If it is the cat, they can give you a medicine to help clear it up, and keep it from returning. For now try some anti itch cream.
2006-09-25 07:23:56 · answer #1 · answered by poisonivy4913 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get topical skin reactions from cats. I am highly allergic to cats and have broken out in rashes by coming into contact with them. However, other agents can cause this as well. I would make sure the cat is good and clean and flea-free before I ruled in an allergy. Also, make sure you have Benedryl on hand in case the reaction worsens.
2006-09-25 23:25:39 · answer #2 · answered by jenjen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well that sounds bad you might need to go to the docter and they take samples of possible outcomes of what you might be allergic too.Im allergic to cats and i have weather allergies but i think it might be the cat because the regular allergies just usually make you sneeze and have a runny nose.Well i hope you figure it out and i hope its not the cat cause i would hate to give it away but it might be the best.
2006-09-25 21:14:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be any of those...but usually spider bites have only one bump - sounds like it could be fleas though..get your new kitty a flea collar (or the drops work well) and if that doesn't work then I'd suspect allergies more. (have you tried Benadryl or anything? if not try that and if it still itches then it's probably not allergies) Good Luck!
2006-09-25 14:25:26 · answer #4 · answered by naughtykitty94 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I am allergic to animals and whenever I get near a cat the same side affects happen to me!!! You need to give your kitties to someone ASAP because your allergies could get alot worse!!!! Asy your doctor to! Good Luck!
2006-09-25 16:21:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
chances are u are having a reaction to your cat.If you plan on keeping the cat try taking Allegra it is a great non drowsy allergy medication that will make you feel much better also you may wanna consider having an allergy test done.
2006-09-26 04:07:14 · answer #6 · answered by kevin p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im allergic to cats and my best friend has cats so i arm myself with claritin 24 hour Tabs when i go to see her. If you are itchy most of the times yeah it could be fleas...did you give the cat a flea bath. watch out cats hate water...lol...i have a dog to save myself but when i see shes itching i dont hesitate to flea bath her.
she tolerates the bath though ...when im allergic my nose gets stuffy i cant breathe and my eyes water...some people might rash up ....check with your dr...but give her a bath first...dont be surprise if she decides to claw you...
2006-09-26 01:25:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have others, it's probably not the cat unless she needs a flea dip or you might be allergic to a flea powder or something.
2006-09-25 14:24:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like fleas. Most people who are allergic to cats and their dander get puffy/itchy/watery eyes, not hives.
2006-09-25 14:28:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, usually cat allergies involve sneezing and watery eyes. Everyone is different, though.
2006-09-25 14:23:10 · answer #10 · answered by curious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋