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Finding out that you are allergic to your furry friend may be devastating, but a proper diagnosis is important for your health. You’ll need to take the proper precautions to keep your Allergies under control. It is possible to still own a cat if you have allergies, but it will take a lot of hard work and some changes in how you care for your cat.
Cat allergies are very common. In fact, they are twice as common as dog allergies. Up to 30 percent of the population has a cat allergy and it is especially common in those who have Asthma or other types of allergies. Those with cat allergies have immune systems that are very sensitive and react to a cat’s dead skin (dander), urine or saliva. These are called allergens and are very strong and sticky. They can cling to clothing, walls, furniture, carpets and other surfaces and last for several months.
Symptoms may not appear for several days, depending on a person’s sensitivity and the amount of dander. The dander usually affects the eyes and nose and causes symptoms such as inflammation, stuffy nose and itchy eyes. The skin may even turn red as the result of a cat lick or scratch. If ingested into the lungs, small particles of allergens can cause major breathing problems in less than an hour after exposure. People with highly sensitive immune systems may experience severe symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath. Some may develop a rash in their chest and face area. In severe cases, cat allergies can cause asthma attacks.
Cat allergies are determined by medical history and a blood sample. If an allergy is suspected, you may be removed from the cat’s environment to see if the symptoms disappear. If you are diagnosed with cat allergies and want to still keep your pet, it may be difficult to do so. Keeping your cat outdoors may help, but your house may still have allergens. You may want to try keeping your bedroom off-limits to the cat, since you spend most of your time there. You may also have to deep-clean the house or have someone else groom the cat regularly.
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Can cats have Allergies?
Yes, your cat can have Allergies.
Do people with cat allergies have allergies with ocelots?
Not if they're Cali
Where can I find more information about cat food allergies?
You can find out about cat food allergies from your local veternarian. A website that discusses about cat food allergies you may want to consider looking at is http://www.littlebigcat.com/health/food-allergies-in-cats/ .
Is the hair of Persian cat unhealthy or bad for human?
It is the dander of a cat that can cause allergies in humans. The hair of a Persian cat can cause allergies.
How do you clean house to prevent cat allergies after cats were in the house.?
Vacuuming and spraying with a antiallergy spray with prevent cat allergies.
Is there a pill to stop cat allergies?
They totally have pills for cat allergies, just ask yo doc for some prescriptions!
My cat seems to have allergies to garlic. Do cats really have allergies?
Garlic is actually toxic to cats, so which is most likely why your cat is having bad reactions to it. As for general allergies, they certainly can. I once had a cat with severe allergies. Cats can develop allergies to many things, although it is becoming increasingly common for a cat to develop allergies to corn and gluten often found in cheaper commercial food brands, and to household chemicals.
Is there a type of cat that doesnt set off your allergies?
A sphinx cat only has a layer of fuz that is very thin that won't set of your cat dandruff allergies.
Can you get over cat allergies?
yes
Who is patron saint of cat allergies?
There is no patron saint of allergies of any kind.
Why does your cat pull out his fur?
a cat pulls out its fur because it has something irrtating it. your cat could have allergies we had a cat at my job who had allergies and would pull out her fur because it was itchy
What cat breed is good with allergies?
one of the best breeds with allergies is the siberian cats
