allergic to felix

[4 feline house]

Well, if it's not allergies, then the antihistamine will do you no good. Only the decongestant will be of any use.

Take heart, though - if it's just a plugged-up nose that distresses you, you probably don't have allergies. Any of us allergics can tell you that commerical hawking the product for "nasal allergies" is pretty misleading - allergies attack your nose, eyes, throat, ears, skin, and in those of us who are also asthmatic - the bronchi!

Strangely enough, as bad as my allergies are, I almost never suffer any sinus distress!

[ldygray]

My hubby and I are not allergic to cats, but our kids and a couple of grandkids are. We have one old cat, and two weeks ago I adopted a kitten. Go to the Foster & Smith website and you will find products there that you rub onto your cat and it will really help. I have the Allergen and the one that freshens the cat and loosens the dander before brushing them. I love their products and the prices sure beat the prices in our pet stores here, plus they carry products you may not find in your pet store. Check it out at:
www.DrsFosterSmith.com

[cr7clark]

My husband and I are not allergic to cats, but we have good friends who are. Before our allergic friends come to visit, we vacuum the house thoroughly (includes furniture) and this seems to make a huge difference. Also, Miss Bo isn't one to climb on people's laps and get into their faces, so that probably helps as well.
One more thing.....we purchased a Rainbow vacuum cleaner last year, and although it's terribly expensive, it's the best cleaner we've ever had. Instead of using a bag, which clogs up quickly and reduces the suction power, the Rainbow uses a bowl of water to filter the air as it vacuums. Talk about efficient!! Our house is a lot cleaner now since we got the Rainbow, and I have allergic friends who use it and swear by it.

[thelmalu99]

My friend Rachel, who has been staying with me for the past few months, is allergic to cats and asthmatic, but she grew up with lots of cats. They would have like five or six cats at a time. She LOVES them.
Anyway, when Rachel moved in with me, she didn't have any cats and she explained to me that all she needed to do was "adjust" her medication and she would be fine. She hasn't had any problems and believe me, she is
always snuggling with these kitties.
I also vacuum several times a week, so I guess that helps too.

[wolflady]

Originally posted by BosMom:
My husband and I are not allergic to cats, but we have good friends who are. Before our allergic friends come to visit, we vacuum the house thoroughly (includes furniture) and this seems to make a huge difference... One more thing.....we purchased a Rainbow vacuum cleaner last year, and although it's terribly expensive, it's the best cleaner we've ever had. Instead of using a bag, which clogs up quickly and reduces the suction power, the Rainbow uses a bowl of water to filter the air as it vacuums. Talk about efficient!! Our house is a lot cleaner now since we got the Rainbow, and I have allergic friends who use it and swear by it.

This sounds like my situation as well. I'm not allergic (thank goodness!!) but we have parents that are highly allergic. Brushing, sweeping etc. really help alot, but also a room Hepa filter works wonders!!! You can either get them installed in the house itself, or get gound units like the small one we have. It filters the air and helps you breath!
Also, my sister and dad are allergic to cats but I did notice since we lived with them for so long, they did build up a resistance...so the solution is: always keep a cat in the house! LOL LOL

[felixowner]

i am embarassed at how long it took me to realize my symptoms were related to allergies. i only needed to be away from home for a couple/three days before starting to feel better, but i guess i attributed it to getting more rest, not having the stress of work, etc. what finally got through to me was not how well i felt away from home, but how BAD i felt the first day back at home. the cats (felix and S) have been out of the bedroom for a couple of weeks, and i feel better, no question about it. they are more loving in the morning, and i give them lots of love whenever i can. i wish i was better with the vacuum, that would help i know!

[Heather Wallace]

I to am allergic to cats but I wouldn't be without them either.

[libracats]

I too am allergic to cats, dust, mold, etc. I also have asthma. For many years I could not spend more than 10 min. in a house with cats. Then a Vet told me I could have cats if I bathed them regularly. 5 years ago I got my 1st cat and bathed her once a month. At first it was pretty rough, because I was doing the bathing, I was stuffed up alot!But I now have 8 cats and I have no problems with them. I only get small reactions at someone elses house with cats. I feel so lucky and too, dont know how I ever lived without them.