2006-11-25 13:01:37 · 11 answers · asked by renea682000 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
No, not necessarily. Cats have their own wonderful brand of irritants they like to share with humans, which dogs or guinea pigs or whatever don't have. If you are allergic to fine hairs, then any kind of furry critter might aggravate your sinuses.
2006-11-25 13:04:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The two animals have different proteins, which is what your body reacts to when you have an allergic reaction. So there's no medical connection between a cat allergy and a guinea-pig allergy.
However, very few people are allergic to only one thing, and many, many people are allergic to guinea pigs. I, for example, am allergic to cats AND to guinea pigs -- which is how I know they're separate (they were separate tests), and also how I know it's possible to be allergic to both.
2006-11-25 13:06:14 · answer #2 · answered by Scott F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm allergic to cats, dogs, etc. and I have 2 rabbits and have had 2 hamsters before. No, it did not affect me at all.
It should be the same with guinea pigs also, I'm pretty sure.
2006-11-25 13:27:56 · answer #3 · answered by dia9301 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't-- unless if you're one of those people who are allergic to all animals.
What people are allergic to isn't the cat's fur, but the cat's saliva. Cats clean and lick themselves daily, and then their saliva dries out. Usually it floats around with the cat hair, but can also float about by itself, which can really affect some people who are highly allergic.
I don't know much about guinea pigs, and I don't know if they lick themselves, but even if they do, it shouldn't be the same as cat spit. :) To be completely certain you should ask an expert.
2006-11-25 13:09:13 · answer #4 · answered by koros 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
allergic reactions are stepped forward over the years. I additionally became allergic to mine. OTC meds will help, like Claritin D, so will washing nicely after dealing with. you will possibly be able to nicely be allergic to the bedding or hay or urine. Hay will mould incredibly quickly if it gets moist, so save it in a rack above the floor of the cage. Spot clean the cage on an regularly occurring basis to sidestep the pig from getting moist and the poo from molding as nicely. in case you think of it is especially from maintaining him, then try maintaining him greater on your lap and away out of your face. additionally, carry him on a blanket or a small cat mattress, etc to maintain from shifting something on your outfits. do no longer provide up on him, there are techniques around it.
2016-12-10 16:04:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you allergic to anything other than cats? I am extremely allergic to cats and allergic to rabbits. But I am not allergic to my cavies. I love them to peices.
2006-11-26 05:56:20 · answer #6 · answered by frontdeskwaitress 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's possible. I don't think they shed as much but if you like to snuggle with them, it could definitley irritate your allergies. Try generic clairton. I use it everyday and it works awesome. You can get ti at the drugstore. It's much cheaper than the name brand and works just as well.
2006-11-25 13:04:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends how you are allerege to cats
2006-11-25 13:03:20 · answer #8 · answered by sammy740bmw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more than likely
2006-11-25 13:20:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no no no it dose not they are way less algic i think
2006-11-25 15:38:31 · answer #10 · answered by guineapiglover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋