My symptons were very similar to your's, and I am still allergic to cats, but like Noahsmommy I have de-sensitised myself by putting myself amongst them, I still do have problems , but they are bearable, I just take anti-histimanes, which I need every spring for my Hayfever anyhow, and I have to remember not to touch them , then rub my eyes, is it worth it? ABSOLUTLEY YES!!!