That's definitely true, as well. I hardly react at all to Lt. Pants; I never really did. With my new addition, my reaction is much more severe... luckily, though, your body can become accustomed to the allergen and not react as badly. I've noticed a definite decrease in my symptoms from when he first arrived.Originally Posted by CarolPetunia
Amen to the above -- and also, I've heard that most people who have allergic reactions to one cat may not react at all to another. I don't know the source on that, and it may not be true, but you could certainly test it by spending a few hours alone with any particular cat you'd like to adopt. Maybe you'd find one who didn't trigger your symptoms!
Originally Posted by kaete
Wash your hands after petting/touching your cat and before touching your eyes, nose, etc.
I went to the allergist because I was allergic to everything after moving to CA. In my first few shots he took care of cat allergies. I lived with my aunt and uncles cat and dog and my birds so I wasn't too worried about the cats.Originally Posted by HORSEFACE
i would really love a cat one day - but think i might be allergic to them? is there any way around this? has anyone had this problem?!
Originally Posted by BelongsToEvie
... I touch her then anywhere on my face- POOF, I swell up like a poisoned prairie dog...