How can you stop being allergic to cats?

Question

I just got a kitten, and I found out I was allergic! He isn't neutered yet, could that be the reason? Also, I read that female cats produce less Fel d1 (the allergen) than males. Is that true?

Answer 1

its cat dander and both female and male have same amounts. Even the hairless cat has dander! Being neutered has NOTHING to do with it its in the cats skin that u are allergic to. I am allergic too but there are 2 things that can help u feel better.
1. clairitin it doesnt make you high and dazed like the other crap does. ( exspensive but it does wonders i promise!) or get a perscription for singuliar im sure u would pay less for that with perscription ( thats what i take now .. i have 5 cats and i used to feel like i was going to die of an asthma attack, puffy itchy eyes and rashes and i dont anymore.
2. I believe that ur body adjusts to u become immune to your own cats like i did. Other peoples cats can still give me plms once in a while but never my own. it give it a month or two and u will see your allergy lessen.
P.S injections are not always the best thing to do like the lady said above me it does weaken ur immune system.
Congrats on your new kitty!

Answer 2

Sorry but you can't stop being allergic to cats. If it was something you could grow out of,you probably would have by now. Unless you are sickly allergic here's a good word of advice- I'm allergic to cats also,and so is my mother,and brother. We have two cats that we got at different times. When we took in the first one,a stray,we were full of allergies for a while. Eventually,you ease into it,after the first year or so it's funny because you notice that only when your around another cat you get allergic. I recommend a short hair breed maybe a kitten from the local shelter? Good luck.

Answer 3

You can't stop being allergic to cats, you just have to either go on injections for your allergies, or give up the cat and no not being neutered has nothing to do with allergies and no females are no better for allergies. There are breeds of cats that do not produce the dander that would affect you, but they are expensive. Have you tried taking over the counter allergy pills to see if that helps? Be very careful, as your could get bad enough that you could be in a great deal of danger, health wise.......

Answer 4

Neutering has absolutely nothing to do with your allergy to cats. The only thing you can do about your allergies is immunotherapy. That involves getting a weekly shot from an allergist (a medical doctor) to help you build immunity to the allergen in cats. This is a huge committment. First you need to go see an allergist and get tested so they can find out exactly what you are allergic to. Some people are allergic to cat dander, some are allergic to cat saliva, some are allergic to both. I'm sorry about your allergies. That really stinks. Good luck.

Answer 5

You're allergic to the cat's dander, which will always be with the cat. It's just dead skin like you lose every day. I've never heard of the females making less than males. I'm allergic to both males and females.

You can get shots for the allergy, but all they really do is kick your immune system in the rear and weaken your body's natural defenses. Shots expose you to your allergy over and over again until it finally gives up the fight.

Take a good antihistamine over the counter or seek a prescription from your doctor. I take zyrtec.

Good luck.

Answer 6

If there's any difference it's really a small one, but I don't think there is one.
I'm allergic. We bathe our kitties two times per month and should do it weekly to keep the dander down. (Two ppl so it's easier, one holds, the other washes). I take claritin too.
Plus when you live with cats you eventually either build up a tolerance to the ones you have, or you just become used to feeling that way. I've had cats for 30 yrs and have just worked around the allergies. Good luck!

Answer 7

Oh dear.

I really don't know about the females producing less allergen than the males. Certainly neutering the kitten will make him less likely to mark territory, when he gets old enough to do so.

Meanwhile, you'll have to become a cleaning fanatic and keep a good supply of Benadryl on hand. Or maybe you can see an allergist about shots that can lessen your symptoms.

Good luck!

Answer 8

Your allergic to the dander. The dander comes from licking their selves. Giving him a bath, twice a month with help. I watch a video, all about cats. That was one of the things it was talking about, cat dander & people. I have two cats in the house, & they always get baths, twiced a month. But start now while he is a kitten.

Answer 9

Petco or petsmart has a solution you rub onto the cat with a cloth... i dont know what it is called. You can also give the cat a bath. if he or she is long hair... you should clip off the hair. Long hair cats have more dander then short. not to mention the hair might be some of the issue. i have a long hair. and i notice when her hair is longer, i am sneezing alot more then when it is short. she is also getting a bath about once a week now.


Good luck

Answer 10

cat dander is the reason you are allergic.

it flies through the air and gets into your nasal cavities -- some people are sensitive to it.

if your allergies aren't too bad, maybe you could try some benadryl or an over the counter allergy medication?

i am not sure if there is anything more you can do. you could check on the internet for CONTROLLING CAT ALLERGIES... i found a couple sites -- one which might help and another with a book on the subject... take care!