Originally posted by Edwina's Secretary
Due to "technical difficulties" I missed this thread until now. What a beauty Minion is. How blessed that he is free of "inter-species" hate!

I am allergic to cats. Twice after Edwina came to live with us I was in the emergency room with asthma attacks -- the second was severe enough they wanted to admit me (AMA doesn't mean American Medical Assoc to me!)

Anyway...what works for me...clarinex -- just every other day or so (was using claritan -- same difference as far as I can see) my husband handles grooming of Edwina -- supposedly every week a long hair may need more often. Edwina sleeps with me but never by my head -- she seems to understand that...and I wash the bedspread, mattress pad AND pillows frequently. Have never washed Edwina (the thought strikes terror in MY heart!) I don't touch my eyes after petting her until I have washed my hands well. No carpet in the bedroom.

I have not had an asthma attack since. I still use an inhalator on occasion but usually related to exercise.

Good luck -- he's worth it!
Eeek I am glad you found something that allowed you to still have your pretty little girl. I wonder if Clarinex is better then Zirtec, because that's what I take...every single evening before bed. If I miss a day, I am absolutely miserable, and this was even before I got Minion! Don't allergies stink?!?!

Anyway, Minion is just under 9 pounds and free from kitty AIDS, and feline Luk. He was combed for fleas and the doctor found some "flea dirt" so Minion is now on Frontline for four months. I have the dogs on Frontline so it shouldn't be a problem I don't think. The vet also told me that he thinks Minion is closer to 7 years old, and he should get a dental fairly soon, as there is quite a bit of tarter buildup on his back canines.

All in all, Minion is healthy. And he was scanned for a microchip and none were found (phew....am I ever glad about that)