I want to get a cat, one thats not REALLY expensive, but my dad is allergic to fur, ALL TYPES OF IT! I keep my room clean (my sisters messes it up Ocasionally) and i take care of my othr pets! Should I give up on a cat or can you mention another pet to me? pLeAsE HeLp!
2007-04-16 10:35:21 · 15 answers · asked by Kilala 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Oh yeah, We have, A bearded dragon (downstairs), A hamster (bedroom), 2 hermit crabs (living room, but cage has unbreakable lid), and a fish (huge tank, thick cover.
2007-04-16 10:42:20 · update #1
I heard stuff about hyper allgenic cats though, like no dander...
2007-04-16 10:43:24 · update #2
OK PEOPLE! STOP CALLING ME SELFISH! I was asking about a non allergenic CAT!!!!!
2007-04-16 16:00:46 · update #3
pet allergies make people feel miserable, just wait till you are old enough to move out and get one then, for you dads sake and comfort
2007-04-16 10:43:13 · answer #1 · answered by laura n 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People who are allergic to animals are usually allergic to their dander, not their fur. This means that they are allergic to the proteins in the saliva and/or the dead skin that flakes off. Accordingly, there is almost no such thing as a truly hypoallergenic animal. There are hypoallergenic cats that are *less likely* to stimulate a person's allergies, but they work by not producing a certain protein in the hair/skin/etc. and if your father is allergic to another protein, which the cat still makes, he will still be allergic. I believe most "hypoallergenic" breeds work to avoid allergic response for only about 30% of people (I am positive that is the statistic for the genetically engineered ones, which cost 3-4 thousand dollars).
Something you need to know about allergies:
Allergies occur in the immune system, which remembers "foreign" matter that it can't tolerate. It has "memory" and each time you are exposed, it gets worse. This means that what might be a trivial allergy today (i.e. itchy eyes and runny nose) can become much more severe (i.e. asthma like reactions), especially if a person is exposed to something else that stimulates an allergic response at the same time (like a cleaning chemical, pollen, etc.). If this were to happen to your father, it is possible for his breathing to become so restricted that his life is put in jeopardy. It is unlikely that it will become that severe, but quite likely that it will increase to the point where you need to get rid of the cat.
Wait til you live on your own; then get a cat. I know it seems like a long time, but if you get a cat now, it's not going to go with you to college, etc.
2007-04-16 11:13:33 · answer #2 · answered by pynki 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You said your father is allergic to ALL types of pet fur, yet you have other pets. There actually is a cat (hairless) that you could check into, but it will cost some money. You could hold off and wait until you are ready to move out and get your own place. Don't get another animal if there's any chance you're going to have to give it up for adoption because of the reason to which you already know the answer. There are too many unwanted cats and dogs out there already. Don't add to the insanity of wanting a cat knowing that there is a possibility that you may not get to keep it, and have to get rid of it. Thank you.
2007-04-16 10:43:54 · answer #3 · answered by Fawnice 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your a selfish uncaring person to risk your father's health just so you can have an animal. What kind of a person would say they love someone and take a chance of making them ill possibly risking their life depending on if their allergies are the type that get worse as the person ages.You should be ashamed of yourself for not being considerate and caring about your dad.
I mean its not even your house. Its your dad's house and you should simply abide to the rules of the house instead of being so selfish. Grow up, move out, get your own place and have 30 cats if you want, but until then show some love towards your dad.
2007-04-16 12:21:19 · answer #4 · answered by zeus_daughter2 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your dad feels up to it there is medication that you can get in order to reduce allergies for cat fur. Also you can get special wipes that will get the pollin and dander off of your cat if you wipe it down regularly. However it's not fair to expect your father to be okay with itchey eyes and sneezing -every day-. Perhaps you should consider an alternative like a ferrit or something of the like until you're older and have your own place and can do what you want.
2007-04-16 10:45:07 · answer #5 · answered by Phae2007 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no allergen free cat. The allergy does not come from the hair itself, but rather from a protein in the cats saliva. When they groom themselves, they get their saliva on their skin and fur - which then sheds. Your best hope would be a short hair cat, but keep in mind, they shed too.
Since all cats have saliva, all cats will produce varying degrees of a reaction in people who are allergic.
2007-04-16 10:47:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is not fare to get a cat and he is allergic. He will be miserable.
About the only cat you may be able to get would be a Rex. But they are not cheap.
Look at a different type of animal.
2007-04-16 10:41:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are no "cheap" cats that do not shed, except for Siamese cats, and the "naked" cat.
It depends what kind of animals you like,
snakes,Guinea pigs,and hamsters are good.
Have you given any thought to a rabbit? they make good pets and will love you forever.
2007-04-16 10:44:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
How many other pets do you have? I mean there are always Ferrets, Gerbils, Hamsters and Guinea Pigs.
2007-04-16 10:40:16 · answer #9 · answered by timz_baby 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
theres a dog called a bischon Frise its a danderless dog its expensive to buy from a dealer but its not when u buy from a animal rescue place
2007-04-16 10:48:44 · answer #10 · answered by Tim K 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋