How can my cat and alleric boyfriend coexist?

Answer 1

He can take that adavair stuff or he can stay at his own crib.....

Answer 2

Most pet allergies are caused by the saliva and dander of a pet. For starters, don't let your cat lick or (hopefully not anyway!) bite your boy toy.
Also, be very aware of proper grooming for your cat (yes, cats DO need professional grooming now and then) ... regular shampooing and brushouts are vital to keeping your cat's skin and coat in optimal condition (and keep the dander levels lower).
Make sure your cat is eating a well-balanced, high-quality diet that contains some good fatty acids in it (good for the coat and skin which equals less dander).
Also, this is an atopic allergy (happens when contact with the allergen occurs) so keeping your home as clean as possible can help. Vacuum more often, dust more often, wash your linens more often ... you get the point.
There is also a product that is applied topically to your cat in a spray formula that helps to reduce the allergens. It's called AllerPet-C (at least that's the cat formula). I've heard it works pretty well, but have not used it myself, since I do not own cats (and I'm also allergic to them!). Good luck!

PS - everything the person AFTER me said is true except the idea that keeping the cat indoors at all times will reduce shedding. That will actually do the opposite in cats, as it would do in dogs too. Artificial light and heat have thrown off the "natural" shedding cycles of cats and dogs. These animals, in the wild (or at least their ancestors in the wild) would "blow coat" 1-2 times per year, usually in early spring, after the harsh weather months are over and the fair-weather months begin. However, the abundance of lighting indoors has tricked the dog/cat's body into thinking it is ALWAYS early spring. Thus, shedding happens almost all year in domesticated pets instead of the older, "natural" shed cycle of their ancestors.

Answer 3

He can take anything over the counter that will help dry up sinuses. This will help. He can also go to his Dr and get shots for this. As far as your cat - you can help by vacuuming very regularly. Get Fabreeze for allergies and spary often. (this keeps down dust mites and the dander that your cat puts out). Also groom your cat regularly. There are even some sprays to put on your cat that can help with the dander. That is usually want people are allergic to.
My best friend is very allergic - and I have 3 cats. We do our best and that is all you can do. But he will have to give on this also. He will have to be willing to take something or even get a shot. Your next cat could be a hairless!

Answer 4

There is a product called Allerpet. It is a liquid that you comb into the cats hair at first daily and after about two weeks you can reduce it to once a week. I've only seen it offered at Vets and on-line. It used to cost about $15.00 for a large bottle that lasted about 3 mos. depending on usage.
I'm a groomer and have recommended this product to a number of clients and only one has ever said that it didn't help. All of the others love it.
Good Luck.

Answer 5

Have him go to the physician and get on allergy medicine that is right for him. I have horrible allergies, but it's controlled with OTC Claritin.

I would also recommend not allowing the cat to go into the room that he sleeps in (assuming you are cohabitating). Keep that door closed as a 'cat free' zone.

Be careful about over vacuuming - it can stir up more dust & dander than you want. Once a week or so is plenty.

Brush the cat regularly in a room that's easy to clean up or on your back porch. DO NOT brush the cat in places that your boyfriend will be soon after the brushing or over ANY carpet or furniture.

Keep your cat inside. With less change in the seasons and less defenses needed, the cat may have less reason to groom and 'shed' dander if kept inside at all times.

Feed a higher quality food. Something like Blue Buffalo, Natural Balance (don't confuse this with other 'natural' products), solid gold, evo, wysong, etc. Science Diet, Iams, Eukanuba, and similar foods are NOT high quality, despite their advertising claims.

Good luck to you! : )

Edit: Sorry, but indoor cats can often have less allergens and less shedding. There is no need to grow a winter coat, so less of one develops. My indoor cats have always gone through much less of a "blow out" shedding as opposed to outdoor cats I had when younger. Indoor cats also get less dirty, less dirty = less grooming. Why would you neg me for disagreeing with one point? Aren't we all after the same goal - trying to get this person to not dump the cat for the boyfriend? I won't stoop to that.

Answer 6

I had a roommate who didn't know she was allergic to cats until I got a very cute 7 week old kitten. We (the roommate, the cat, and me) lived together for 2 years.
--We vaccuumed weekly
--I brushed the kitty almost every day
--the cat wasn't allowed in my roommate's bedroom
--my roommate washed her hands immediately after touching my cat
--my roommate took allergy medication (cats wasn't her only allergy)
Good luck!

Answer 7

i assume the glaring answer is they occupy an identical, or adjoining areas. in the event that they are not getting alongside, then that is only too undesirable. possibly you ought to throw the cat on your dryer every time your better half is traveling. possibly you're able to tell your boyfriend to provide up bothering your cat. possibly you're able to easily beat the the two one in each of them with sticks.

Answer 8

Well you could try giving your cat the lion cut where the cat's body is shaved except the head feet and tail or you could opt for a sphinx.

Answer 9

Make it an outside cat or Make one room in the house, just for the cat. You can either let it sleep in their at night and put it out during the day (make sure you put a litter box in the room with it) or you can leave the window open in the one particular room that way it can go inside or out, but it not around your b/f.

Answer 10

Depending on the level of the allergies, he can take a reactine once a day to relieve his symptoms. There are also allergy shots he can get monthly but those are costly and painful and a royal pain.

Answer 11

Zyrtec, prescription allergy medication will do the trick. My allergy doctor told me I could never have cats now I have seven!