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Allergic to cats. Anonymous
/an/, I want to get a cat but I am allergic to animals with fur. Shit sux.

What I want to know is if there is someway to get rid of my allergies?
>> Anonymous
my allergies went away, although some cats give me the sniffles. try over the counter medicine
>> Anonymous
>>106631
http://www.allerca.com/
hope u got 5,950bux lol!
>> Anonymous
Wait for a couple of years. There's already an experimental vaccination in human trials that should eliminate common allergies, such as animal and pollen allergy.
>> Anonymous
>>106643
Oops, meant to say respiratory allergies. I don't think it works on food allergies, unfortunatley.
>> Anonymous
Can you lose allergy to cats from living for a long time with it? Build immunity?
>> Anonymous
>>106652
A friend of mine did this and it worked for him. But it's not "building immunities" but getting used to it.
>> Anonymous
>>106631
Google for Hypoallergenic Cats.
>> Anonymous
shave your favorite breed of cat
>> chyeah Chyeah
Aww. :3
>> Anonymous
I got allergy shots for 12 years, and now I take zyrtec. In the beginning, I was horribly allergic to anything with fur or feathers. Now, I live with two mice, three rabbits, and a long-haired cat. Allergy shots are the best way to go, but if you are afraid of needles or can't afford all the doctor visits to get set up with shots, give the zyrtec a try.
>> Anonymous
not the fur but protein in a cat's saliva... wipe down cat with damp paper towel every other day can go a long way
>> Anonymous
My sister grew an allergy to our cats, so she's going to a test clinic where they pay her to take a shot that supposedly stops the allergies. Like $60 a visit, ten visits. If you're eligible, check it out.
>> Anonymous
>>107026
They actually sell moist-wipe type of things specifically designed for wiping down pets to remove some of the dander causing allergic reactions. I'm sure they're carried in most chain pet supplies stores or could easily be found online.
>> Anonymous
I had heard if you get a cat as a kitten you won't be allergic to it? Something to do with your body slowly being able to acclimate itself to the animal or something. I have a friend who is allergic to cats, but with his own ones he is fine.
>> Anonymous
I take generic Claritin. It almost completely eliminates my cat allergy.
>> Anonymous
If you're not really super allergic, you might just get used to it over time.
>> Anonymous
>>107229

This might work if OP is just a little allergic to animals, but I tried these things and they didn't do shit for me. I think for them to be effective you'd have to be constantly wiping down the cat and everything it touched. But, hey, they're cheaper than meds, give 'em a try!
>> Anonymous
I have moderate allergies to my cat which I stupidly allow to sleep in my bed. I have a cheap air purifier in the rooms I'm in the most and I vacuum every other day, as well as groom her daily. It helps, though you'll probably always suffer a little bit.

If you get a cat as a kitten you may be able to get them used to baths, and frequent bathing also really helps cut down on the dander they produce.
>> Anonymous
I know everyone is saying that if you get it as a kitten you'll get used to it, but I have found from experience that it doesn't matter the cat's age, it'll take you a couple of months to get used to any animal you're allergic to. You can get an adult cat, and it will be just as easy/hard to get used to as a kitten.

I have done this with several animals, and the first few weeks suck balls. Keep a lot of kleenex and benadryl handy. The best thing that works for me to stop sneezing fits is to just wash my face. Good luck!
>> Anonymous
>>106631

Hey, those are my cats! Thanks for brightening my crummy evening, OP.

As for allergies: my aunt has extreme cat allergies, but loves cats. She got some prescription meds to help her through her symptoms. Seems to work okay. So maybe that'll be an option for you.
>> Anonymous
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>>107295

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