HELP!! Cat Allergies
Some...@cris.com
Mike S. wrote:
>
> I have a cat that I'm having trouble with, Normally I'm **extremely**
> Allergic to cats, but for some reason I'm not **extremely** to this
> one. Although I suspect that after having her in my home for about 1
> year now. my Asthma may be getting worse & I was wondering if any one
> could help me with any tips on overcoming this.
>
> She was a "Gift" to me from fate.
> I found her at a 7-11 one night (I don't usually go to 7-11) & I
> brought her home to feed the poor starving thing (Something else I
> don't normally do) & a few hours later, realized I wasn't having my
> normal reactions! So I decided to keep her for a week or so to try to
> find her a home & I got attached to her. Her Name is "Trinity" because
> she came right after a 3 some of bad things that had happened to me.
> She has been a real blessing. :)
>
> Please post messages here or E-mail me at
> webm...@phoenixgate.com
>
> Thank You!! : )
I suspect your allergies are seasonal. I too have asthma, and the cat
that lives IN my house, never to go outside and get dusty and pollinated
is the only one that doesn't affect me. Have you changed your cat
litter brand...some of them are awful. Have you changed the cat's feed?
This too can make a difference in their "dander". Has she accidentally
been outside? Maybe she needs a bath. However, this is the time of
year that all persons allergies act up...especially if you are in a
warmer climate that thinks it is still fall, or if you are in colder
climate with your heater constantly running. change your filters
often. consider having your ducts cleaned and your carpeting. So many
things can trigger this...even carpet fresh. I doubt it's the cat.
Look for the other sources.
Some...@cris.com
Mike S. wrote:
>
> I have a cat that I'm having trouble with, Normally I'm **extremely**
> Allergic to cats, but for some reason I'm not **extremely** to this
> one. Although I suspect that after having her in my home for about 1
> year now. my Asthma may be getting worse & I was wondering if any one
> could help me with any tips on overcoming this.
>
> She was a "Gift" to me from fate.
> I found her at a 7-11 one night (I don't usually go to 7-11) & I
> brought her home to feed the poor starving thing (Something else I
> don't normally do) & a few hours later, realized I wasn't having my
> normal reactions! So I decided to keep her for a week or so to try to
> find her a home & I got attached to her. Her Name is "Trinity" because
> she came right after a 3 some of bad things that had happened to me.
> She has been a real blessing. :)
>
> Please post messages here or E-mail me at
> webm...@phoenixgate.com
>
> Thank You!! : )
I forgot one thing, I have trained my cat not to get in my lap, on my
bed, etc. She is very affectionate to the others in my household, but
she knows not to try and luv/rub on me. I am, however, the feeder. And
I have had Angie for 13 years
Mike S.
Patrick Keenan
Mike,
It's been observed that it's usually the cat's dander becoming airborne
, not the hair, that causes allergic reactions (I was extremely
allergic to cats, had shots for years, and eventually lost the most of
the last of it when it came down to, cat sit or keep living in my car,
which was at least a station wagon).
So, a thorough cleaning, vaccuming, and dusting, of your living space
might well help. At more or less the same time, you might invest in a
grooming with some sort of medicated shampoo for the cat.
Thanks!
- Pat Keenan