If A Man Only Has An Asthma Attack When He Is In Stress Can He Still Get A Cat If Not What About a Hairless 1?

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Its Not Me It's My Father By The Way

Answer 1

I'm allergic to cats and have asthma, I only have attacks when I'm getting a respiratory infection.... If his asthma is under control (it sounds like it is) he should be able to have any cat he wants. He'll need to bathe the cat often (or have you do it is a better option!) and I recommend a self-cleaning litterbox as the litter dust while scooping bothers my breathing. Some cats bother me more than others, I recommend going to your local humane society and just doing the cuddle test! My sister's cat bothers me, mine does not...

Answer 2

That all depends on how willing he is to accept the risk. Many people with asthma or allergies get along fine with a hairless cat. But others don't. You should know that not all allergens are found in cat dander/hair. Some people are allergic to something that is found in cat saliva, so if the cat licks you (which mine does occasionally), it could still be a problem. Also, you can accidentally come into contact with something that the cat bit, or rubbed their face (and mouth) on.

It really depends on which of the two things he is having a reaction too. And there's really no way to know without having a hairless cat around for a little while. He's just going to have to decide based on how risk averse he is, and also on how bad the attacks are. If they're relatively minor, then why not try it? If they're really bad, and could land him in the hospital, then it's probably not worth the risk.

Just my two cents.

Answer 3

I own 2 hairless cats, (Sphynx).

If he only has stress induced asthma, I don't see why not.

Just don't think that because the cats don't have hair, he won't be allergic. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY FALSE!

It depends on what he is allergic to. Hairless cats still have dander, and saliva. Most people are allergic to the dander.

I hope you know that hairless cats are very expensive, they start at about $1000.00!!

Answer 4

If you have stress-induced asthma then you should be fine. However, check with your allergist to make sure you aren't allergic, if you are worried.

I have exercise-induced asthma and I'm allergic to cats, but I work with cats and have rescued some. It works for me, but my allergies to cats make me miserable sometimes when cats are around.

I love the Sphynx (hairless cat), but they are expensive cats to get. They are "hypo-allergenic" b/c they lack the hair.

Answer 5

that absolutely depends on if the cat fur will bother you i have asthma and i have all types of furry animals the only ones that bother me are my rabbits . did you ever come in contact with a cat for along period of time if you did and saw no signs of having trouble breathing you should be fine but that is not a guarantee

Answer 6

speak with your doctor. Also do you know anyone that has a cat, that you could hang out with for a while to see how you do. Or go and visit the shelter frequently and have close contact with the cats and see how you do.

Answer 7

Only one reason not to--if you are allergic to cat fur or dander. See an allergist for a skin scratch test--most insurance covers it-- to determine what you are allergic to, and then avoid those things. I am allergic to cats, but not dogs.

Answer 8

i think of curiously such as you would be able to nicely be suitable. verify you bypass and refer to that vet because of the fact in the journey that your cat fairly does have bronchial asthma she could be receiving therapy for it. And if no longer then you definitely could understand what did happen on your cat.

Answer 9

Depends if he is allergic to cats right? I am not sure...I think so.....