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Cat Allergy Max
Greetings, /an/on.

I have come here today with (quite) a serious question about cats and cat allergies.

First off, let me introduce myself. I am 19 years old male and I go by the name Max. I love cats. Right. Enough of me.

As you can see from this tread's subject, I'm about to ask about cat allergy. I used to have a cat myself, he was a cute silver tabby. That is, he had quite a massive fur thing going on and eventually my eyes began to itch uncontrollably. Well, it's quite horrifying, those of you who have experienced it may know.
In the end I had to give him away.
Until now I hadn't made any contacts with cats. But some time ago I found a girlfriend (it's true, I'm not making this shit up), who has a cat and now my eyes are dying again.
Now, this cat has medium hair length, so fair enough, it's only logical its hair goes into my eyes causing them to die ;<

So my question is, finally: Is it only the cat hair that causes this kind of allergic reactions or is it maybe some cat dandruff too (or whatever that thing is) or something else?
I love cats very much, and would love to get myself one later on, but is there any way having a cat without sore eyes?
Would a sphynx cat (picture) cause less (or none) allergy shit since it's hairless (well, really goddamn short hair actually)? Are there other cat breeds that wouldn't cause too much allergy? (Sphynxes are really expensive)

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>> Anonymous
My brother is allergic to cats.

I don't know exactly what they are, but he takes shots for his allergies. There are pills you can take to make allergies not as bad, too.

As for the cats causing allergies, it's not just the hair. Some people have better luck with Sphynx than they do hairy cats, some have worser luck.

As for cat breeds other than the Sphynx, there are also Peterbalds, Don Sphynx, and maybe the cats with rexed fur. If you get one as a pet, it'll be cheaper than with breeding rights and such.

Maybe you could find a cattery near you and visit? There are lists of catteries, so you could look up where you live and what breed you'd like.
>> Max
>>224162

I'm just wondering how much the anti-allergy medication helps..
Right now the itching is unbearable, do the pills and stuff make it go away or just lessen the pain?
>> Anonymous
the pills just lessen the pain in my experience. i just take them when i know i'm going to be at someone's house who has a cat.
>> Anonymous
>I'm just wondering how much the anti-allergy medication helps..

My sister's partner is also allergic to cats, recently he underwent some injections (i think it was maybe a set of 6 over 6 months) for it. He is not completely unallergic anymore, but he seriously has to pick up a cat, hold it against his face and breathe in deeply for his allergies to play up now.

I wish I could remember the name for you, its success rates aren't half bad - and if you really do love cats the expense might be worth it.
>> KZN
I am allergic to a lot of cats too. Let me just give you one piece of advice that I hold above all others: ZYRTEC. A type of allergy pill...you can look it up on google, probably. But the stuff works wonders for me, always has. You might want to check it out.

As for cat hair, etc...it isn't the hair, it's the saliva and dander...the cat's hair holds the saliva and oils from the skin, and thus the allergens can spread more easily with a cat that has hair. That's not to say Sphinx cats don't produce allergens, but it doesn't spread as much.

Breeds of cats...I think it differs for everyone. I'm not entirely sure on why, but certain types/patterns/colors of cat fur bother me less than others. Tortoiseshells rarely give me any reaction whatsoever. My cat Lucy is a dilute tortoiseshell, and her hair doesn't really bother me. If you visit with a lot of cats, go to a shelter, etc...pet the cats there...you'll eventually figure out which ones bother you. (Yes, that means you'll occasionally get bad reactions.)

Also, I just want to say that if English isn't your first language, you are damn good at it.
>> Anonymous
>>224167

They worked really well for him.

We also have furry cats, and he does fine around them now.
>> tigerfeather !CrwtTbFNxQ
No, a hairless cat will not make you feel better. 99% of the time when a person is allergic to cats, they are allergic to a protein in the cat's saliva that is secreted onto the skin and fur when the cat grooms. A hairless cat will just have the protein on the skin, which will still shed into your environment.

There are cats that have been genetically modified to not secret said saliva, but they are super expensive (minimum price is around 7k, premium is 31k).

Enjoy your Allegra. =(
>> Anonymous
>>224299
The Allerca cats are most likely a hoax. They've stopped saying they're genetically modified and instead now claim they've been selectively bred. It has been suspected that they are simply using two breeds that have naturally low allergen levels (Siberian Cats and Russian Blues) to produce supposedly hypoallergenic cats. To date, there is not even proof that anyone who has paid for an Allerca cat has received one.
>> Anonymous
>>224372

There's all kinds of other funny tidbits too. The official registered address of the Allerca company is the owner's mother's house. And, the owner has been under investigation for fraud multiple times in the past...
>> Max
>>224210
>>224215
>>224276

Sounds like it really does help ;O
Great news, as I refuse to live a catless life. I should probably go consult a doctor or something for more information.

I guess that with a bit of medication and a cat breed that has been proved to cause less allergy I could get myself a cat without killing my health at all.
Great news, thanks /an/on! <3
>> Anonymous
>>224159

What a hideous fucking thing.
>> Anonymous
>>224413

I think Sphynxes are quite cool ;D
>> Anonymous
>>224420

Hideous stuff can be cool.