G'day all,
My name is Anna and I found this forum while doing some research on cats (obviously, otherwise I'm in quite the wrong place
). You see, my husband and I are in quite a state...we need a pet! But there are several problems. The first is that my husband is allergic to cats (classic hay fever symptoms, although not severe), and the second is that our apartment complex doesn't allow dogs. So we are cautiously embarking on a plan to manage his allergies so that we can adopt a cat.
I've done all the research on antihistamines, HEPA air filters and the like, and I think the situation is do-able. What I need to know is: do any of you have allergies to your cats and how do you handle them in practice? And subsoquently: What medications do you find effective? Can you touch/cuddle/sleep with your cat without ill effect? How often do you clean? We live in an about 700 sq. ft. apartment and are relatively neat. Is there a particular breed of cat that you have less of a reaction to? How often do you bathe your cat? Do the 'all-natural-not-dangerous-for-your-cat-in-any-way dander wipes' that I've seen advertized on certain sites really work?
I think I'll stem the tide there, but I'd really love to hear all the input ya'll have. We definately need help!
--A
My name is Anna and I found this forum while doing some research on cats (obviously, otherwise I'm in quite the wrong place
I've done all the research on antihistamines, HEPA air filters and the like, and I think the situation is do-able. What I need to know is: do any of you have allergies to your cats and how do you handle them in practice? And subsoquently: What medications do you find effective? Can you touch/cuddle/sleep with your cat without ill effect? How often do you clean? We live in an about 700 sq. ft. apartment and are relatively neat. Is there a particular breed of cat that you have less of a reaction to? How often do you bathe your cat? Do the 'all-natural-not-dangerous-for-your-cat-in-any-way dander wipes' that I've seen advertized on certain sites really work?
I think I'll stem the tide there, but I'd really love to hear all the input ya'll have. We definately need help!
--A