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Cats & Allergies: either you're allergic to cats or your cat has an allergy this section is dedicated to any issue related to cats & allergies.

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Dry cat food for very allergic cat?

My cat keeps pulling his hair out along his tail and along his spine. The vet has been giving him cortizone shots, but said we cannot keep giving it to him every six weeks. He said the only food that would be completely allergy free for cats is fish and potato - no chicken, rice or grain… Read more
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Answered by SockChewer 10 months ago | Thumbs up 1

if you can't find any dry food(have you tried a local small pet store one that has natural products) then maybe you can make your own- boil potatos(even though starch is not good for pets) and … read more

Has anyone had experience with allergy shots?

My husband wants to try getting shots for his pet allergies - has anyone else had experience with this? Do they work well? He's allergic to both cats and dogs. We currently have two cats we take care of, but can't have the cats in our home because of his allergies. Read more
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Answered by LeslieDigs 11 months ago | Thumbs up 0

I started allergy shots this past March. 3 weeks ago I made it to my "maintenance" vial. The most concentrated dose I will get. So far they have been working very well. I also have to take an anti… read more

Is there anything that you take that is non-prescrition if you are allergic to cats?

I am allergic to cats. If they scratch me I swell up and they make it hard for me to breathe. My eyes tear up. I want to be able to visit my friends and family members with cats and not be sick the whole time. I take Clearatin-D and it takes care of my normal allergies, but it doesn't … Read more
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Answered by shelby d. (Shelby359) 9 months ago | Thumbs up 0

Zyrtec is the rest over the counter for cats. Also, put in allergy eye drops right before you go in. It will really help. read more

What is considered a good food for cats with food allergies?

I have 5 cats, but only one with food allergies and would like a general food for all--no grains. Read more
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Answered by sheltervt 10 months ago | Thumbs up 1

completely grain free? Merrick B.G. (Before Grain), Innova Evo, Wellness Core, Orijen, all are great. Although not entirely grain free, I would also put Blue Buffalo Wilderness in that group, as I t… read more

Siamese cats for people with allergies?

Has anyone had experience with siamese cats? Can people with allergies tolerate siamese? Read more
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Answered by Lauren A. (latkins) 1 year ago | Thumbs up 1

I think that it depends on the person - best way to answer this question is to hang out with a bunch of Siamese cats and see what it does to you. read more

do cats get allergies?

I noticed some of the outside kitties are sneezing and some of their eyelids are a little red. Do they get outdoor allergies like we do? would benedryl help? Read more
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Answered by ethel02 1 year ago | Thumbs up 1

The outside kitties should be at a Vet, sounds like more than allergies, if your they should not be outside, if not yours call SPCA yu are not doing them a favor by leaving them out there to continue … read more

Does anyone else have a cat with airborne allergies?

Every year around this time my cat gets sneezy and coughs a little. Her vet said it is probably allergies. She is the first cat I have had with this problem. Has anyone else had cats with allergies and does anyone know of any home remedies I can use for her cough? She doesn't cough much,… Read more
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Answered by Anonymous 1 year ago | Thumbs up 0

Cecil my snowshoe has allergies as well. He wheezes this time of year with them and sneezes. It's awful. The vet put him on some meds and it seems to help. I also found keeping my windows shut and the… read more

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I'm allergic to cats

Posted by: sgtjonboy | Posted on: 01/18/09 at 6:51pm

I've read it's not the cat's fur that causes allergies. It's a protein (FEL D1) in the cat's saliva. When a cat grooms itself, it deposits this protein on its fur (and the protein then may be transferred to upholstery and carpets). Some cats have less (or more) of this protein. There is no way to predict which cat in a litter, if any, will be less allergenic, though females seem to be the lesser… read more

I am allergic to cats and dogs.

Posted by: erobin | Posted on: 01/12/09 at 11:36am

I just learned that a good friend is allergic to their three cats. At first, he was pretty dismissive and thought it was a lingering cold. But after going to an allergist, he learned that he is allergic to most flora and cats! He has had cats in his life for a long time. The allergist suspects that my friend has developed the allergies over time. I am allergic both cats and dogs. My allerg… read more

Pet Allergies

Posted by: wpras | Posted on: 01/2/09 at 8:02pm

One of the most common reasons people give up their pets to shelters is an animal allergy. It really does not have to be this way, most allergic people can live happily with cats and dogs when they clean their house good and get some help from medical treatment. It is important to some people to be able to keep their pets, so try cleaning extensively and visit an allergist for help. read more

Top 10 Ways to Decrease Your Allergies t…

Posted by: idumois | Posted on: 10/6/08 at 1:23pm

From Mercia Tapping Naturally, if we were sane and rational about our allergies, we would stay away from anything that makes us sick. Many of us, however, are not sane and rational about pets, especially our cats. Although cat allergy symptoms may never go away completely, they are manageable. Remember this basic fact about cat allergens. They need to be airborne and you need to breathe them in… read more

Cat Allergies???

Posted by: SixGunnRanch | Posted on: 08/12/08 at 8:25pm

I have always been more of a "dog person", but I love cats too. I have been owned by several cats over the years with no problems. Yesterday I went to a cat rescue. It is a licensed, non-profit rescue ran out of a three bedroom home in a subdivision. I wasn't in there for more than two minutes when I started having trouble breathing. I started itching all over. I had to go home before my… read more

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