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You can, but reduce the allergens if possible. I've owned cats my whole life and have been allergic to them and do have Asthma. Ask a doctor though if your asthma is severe.
There are many ways to reduce allergens in your home and allow for you to own a cat.
1 - Keep your cats indoors only. When they go indoor and outdoor, they clean themselves more often, shed more, and bring inside outdoor allergens. Most people are actually not allergic to cat fur, but are allergic to their saliva and dander that is in their fur.
2 - Keep your cat out of the bedroom and off the furniture. While we love our furry friends to cuddle up next to us in bed, it's hours of exposure to the allergens. Cat trees or cat condos are great alternatives to them being on your furniture.
3- Keep your cat groomed. There are anti-dander shampoos that help Allergies and reduce shedding. Also brushing will help.
4 - Wash your hands after petting your cat.
5 - There are awesome meds now that are specifically designed to combat pet allergies. Ask your doctor which they would recommend you use.
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∙ 16y agoI am not 100% sure but if you have asthma then some people might get affect by it.
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∙ 12y agoIf you mean are Siamese cats more prone to having asthma, the answer is no. The Persian or Himalayan are far more prone to breathing problems.
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∙ 14y agono they can not they can if they are born with it
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∙ 13y agohmmm. . .I'm a cat expert but I'm not sure. If you are alergic, then yes.
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∙ 13y agoFor people with allergies and asthma, cats can make it worse.
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∙ 14y agoYes!
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Can you die from asthma by a cat?
If you get affected that way from a cat you are allergic to the cat. It has nothing to do with the asthma.
Should shave cat because of asthma in your kid instead of getting rid of her?
Asthma can KILLHas many triggers, are you sure its the cat? Or only the cat? You need to do some investigating. Asthma can KILL.No you can not assume this will work!Cat allergies are triggered by Cat dander.Dander is a mixture of the skin oils and skin flakes. Its more complicated than that but an accurate generalization for our puposes.Shaving the cat will result in angry cat and Wheezing child.
How long does a cat with asthma live?
It depends on the cat. We have an asthmatic cat that gets steroid shots every month for her asthma and she's almost 11 years old. She's in otherwise good health and will probably live several more years.
What cat is allowed to be near a person with asthma?
It will depend on what triggers the person's asthma. There is no certain kind of cat, per se.
What are symptoms of cat asthma?
It uses an inhaler.
Why does your cat wheeze?
If you're cat is wheezing it means that it has asthma... or haas a cold
Can cats catch asthma from each other?
No, asthma is not contagious. Asthma in cats, like in humans, is an immune-mediated disease that is a result of the interaction between the cat's innate immune system and the environment in which the cat lives.
Is it okay to buy a cat if you have asthma?
It dep on how serious your asthma is if u use a inhaler on a day to day basis I wouldn't recommend it but if u just have to keep a emergency inhaler u should be fine :)
Can cat urine effect children's health?
Cat urine is not particularly harmful to children. However, if there is a lot of it around your house, the smell of the ammonia may act as an irritant, especially for those with conditions like asthma.
Should you human urinate on a cat to stop it from urinating in the house?
No
Why should you celebrate world asthma day?
you should celebrate world asthma day!
How do you cure a cat cough?
The coughing of a cat occurs when its either got a hairball, a cold, chronic bronchitis, respiratory infections, allergies, feline bordetella (kennel cough), feline asthma, heartworms, and so on. Treat the cat with antibiotics if it has a bacterial infection. If it has asthma, try treating it with bronchodilaters. If it has allergies, treat it with some antihistamines. These medicines should only be prescribed by a vet - never try and medicate a cat yourself.
