Cat allergy?

[AdoreMyDogs]

I know Fister won't like this one bit, but bathe him, it truly works. I had to bathe Minion every month or so when I first adopted him because I was TERRIBLY allergic. I've had 2 allergists tell me that I should either get rid of my cats (not going to happen) or bathe them every week. I only bathe them two or three times a year now and I notice a huge improvement in my allergies for about a week after I bathe them.

[Bengalz]

Randi,

I've also heard that bathing a cat will help with allergic situations. It may be worth a try if Mr. Fister is a willing participant

It certainly is good of your neighbour to look after Fister when you're away - she is indeed a wonderful friend and must love your little buddy lots

Enjoy your trip

[Karen]

Old-fashioned white gloves - just cloth gloves that she can wear while giving him extended petting, and then immediately throw in a laundry basket might help. I used to have to use a paper towel to pet a cat I was cat-sitting, as he would be desperately lonely, and want to rub against my arm as I was measuring out his food!

[Randi]

LOL! There's no way Fister would let me bathe him, so that's out of the question! He would get so stressed that he'd probably get sick. Thanks anyway!

The gloves is a good idea, I'll talk to her about that. I do brush Fister every day with a wet rubber brush, and he loves it, so maybe I should make it a bit more wet or use my exfoliating glove and run over him. In any case, we'll find a way to make it work so she can cuddle with him.