Bathing cats - suggestions needed!

[Freedom]

Weekly bathing of dogs and cats is going to dry out the skin and give them issues. It really is not recommended! Cats produce a natural oil which coats their fur, and removing this constantly is going to lead to other health problems. Dogs will get dry itchy skin and the constant scratching can lead to sores.

Hubs can live on Claritin each morning and Benadryl each night, or can the Allergist give him shots?

[Karen]

Jill, is it possible to ban the kitties at least from the bedroom/bed? That will help a lot, as of course we spend all our sleeping hours in the bed ... If they tend to sleep on your bed during the day, for example, trying putting a plastic tablecloth down on the bed in the morning once you are both up for the day, and take it off at night, that will keep the dander from accumulating in the blankets and pillows, which can be a major irritant.