i want a cat but my husband has allergies to them , what can he do not to be allergic to cats?

Answer 1

find a more sensitive wife maybe?

Answer 2

It depends how severe his allergy to cats is. If it's a mild allergy, there are some things he can do. If it's a severe allergy, or if he has asthma and being around cats aggravates it, you may just have to settle for visiting other cats. If he's under a doctor's care for his allergies, he should discuss the idea of getting a cat with his doctor.

If his allergies are mild, perhaps you could try fostering a kitten for a few weeks to see how he does around it. If you plan to adopt a cat, make sure they'll allow you to take it on a trial basis, so that you can bring it back if your husband's allergies flare up too much.

Keep the cat out of the bedroom, so he has a place to go in the house where there is no cat dander. Bathe the cat (just rinse, you don't need shampoo) in warm water. Using cupfuls of warm water from a filled basin to pour over the cat as it sits in the empty side of the sink on a rubber mat for secure footing is the best way to bathe a cat with minimal upset to the cat. Don't pour water over its head, or you will frighten it - you can use a damp washcloth to rinse its face instead. Dry the cat with warm towels, and give it a towel to sit on somewhere warm in the house to dry off.

Make sure he washes his hands after handling the cat, and doesn't touch his face until he's washed his hands.

Use an air purifier in your house, and vacuum frequently.

There are over-the-counter allergy medicines (Claritin) and/or prescription medicines to help with allergies. There are also great prescription eyedrops available for eye allergy symptoms.

Allergy shots might help too.

Answer 3

It really depends on serious his allergies are to cats and if not serious then a good doctor can either give shots to help him so he won't get ill or the doctor can prescribe some allergy medication that he can take on a daily basis. I am also allergic to cats but not seriously and I have a cat and take an allergy medication that keeps it in check so I can live great with my cat and not worry about getting ill from being around her.
I have been allergic to cats for years and have had cats for as many years too and with the proper medication I have no problems and can enjoy being around my cat any time as as much as I like to.
Have your husband seek a good doctor to get the right medication for his allergies and hopefully he can be around a cat without any problems.
Best of luck to you and your hubby and hopefully cat too.

Answer 4

There are both allergy shots and pills that can be taken. My boy friend was allergic to my cat when we first met. However over time and exposure the allergy went away. We now have 4 cats and no problems.

Answer 5

My friend is also allergic to cats, so she went out and bought a hairless cat, I think she is so cute! I'm not sure how you would feel about that but since there is not hair danruff thier is not allergic reaction, if you do get a hairless kitty make sure to him/her a couple sweaters just in case it gets cold.

Aside from that I'm not sure if there is any product that will keep your husband from not having a allergic reaction from cats with hair except keeping the cat washed and brushed reguarly, you can also go to your local vet or pet store and ask if there is any new products availble. Good luck.

Answer 6

I have terrible cat allergies, but I have 2 cats. From day one I've been bathing them once a week (they love it, so it's no problem) and I brush them with a fine toothed comb, (it gets all that loose hair out) vaccuum about once a week, wash my bedding and furniture covers once a week, feed them a high quality diet(Canned Science Diet, works for us)(good nutrition cuts down on shedding) and use Febreeze allergen reducer on my curtains. I have had no problems at all since I've had them and both of my cats sleep on me, one on my chest and the other on my pillow next to my face. Once in a great while I have to take a Benadryl but that's only when I'm at other people's houses that have cats that don't get bathed at all. Allergy shots are also an option. Good luck!

Answer 7

As others mentioned, there are medications he could try.

There are also some breeds that are less allergenic than most.

Siberians are reputed to be low-allergenic.

Also, the hairless breeds like the Sphinx are less allergenic. The substance that truggers allergies is in the dander and in the saliva, so the hairless breeds eliminate one of the two sources. But they groom themselves like all cats, so they still get the allergenic substance on their skin.

If you really, really want a completely non-allergenic cat, and if you can afford to spend $3500.oo for one, you can buy a genetically modified British Shorthair kitten that lacks the gene that produces the allergenic substance. http://www.allerca.com/

Answer 8

get a hairless cat! i have cat allergies,and i have 7 cats i give them a bath once a month to keep the dandruff down, vacuum alot and take allergy medication every day even eye drops

Answer 9

My mom was allercic to cats but after she was around them the allergies got better

Answer 10

Clumping Tidy Cats with the crystals in it is going to save the poop from smelling not often in any respect, because even as the cats bury it the muddle sticks to it and coats it in a clean scent. you could also get muddle field deodorizer to save the scent down. those 2 products received't only remove cat poop smells yet will freshen the scent at your residence mostly. also protecting the muddle field in an area the position your husband would not bypass in many cases can be a good concept, so as that the cat can bypass there yet your husband received't ought to manage it. My different concept (even if somewhat intense) is to potty practice your cat.. it is complicated, yet you could extremely teach a cat to take a seat on the seat of a relax room to bypass to the lavatory. There are instructions for all of it over the internet. good luck!

Answer 11

There is a new accue-puncture treatment for allergies that a friend of mine tried. She was extremely allergic to cats and it helped her.