Thousands of cats become homeless each year when their families give them up due to allergies. If you or a member of your family have allergy problems, the cause may be your cat; however, there are many things you come in contact with that could also be the source of the problem. These may include household dust and molds, feathers, cigarette smoke, pesticide spray, household cleaners etc. Therefore, don't give up your cat so quickly!

Once you determine the cat is the cause and you are willing to put forth some effort to possibly relieve the problem, you both might be able to live under the same roof without severe allergy problems. Solving the problem depends on the severity and sensitivity of the allergic individual. In the case of pet allergy, the hair isn't the cause, it is the cat's dander (dandruff) and saliva (which is transferred to the fur during grooming). However, most people are seldom allergic to just one substance.


REMEDIES:

Keep your pet free of fleas and worms. All the licking and scratching promotes the quantity of saliva and dander into the air.


Keep your furball out of the bedrooms and absolutely off the bed!



There are over the counter allergy medicines that can help alleviate some symptoms. You can also receive shots which are expensive but also effective.


Having a home with less rugs and fabric furnishings help alleviate the build up of dander. Dont turn your home into the Flintstones, just try wood or linoleum flooring. Maybe a          leather type couch. The more washable surfaces in your home the better.


Have someone else do your vacuuming! Yes, vacuuming can stir up tiny allergen particles and cause more harm than good. Ask someone who doesnt suffer allergies to do it for          you. Although, there are vacuums too that are equipped with HEPA filters which can          lesson the suffering.


Try using a room size air cleaner with a HEPA filter. It can remove almost all the airborn allergens from your furballs.


Try bathing your furball. Severe sufferers should have someone else do it. If you are obtaining a kitten, starting young is always best! We find having a sliding door on the tub          prevents the cat from escaping and wheres a better place than a tub to get soaken wet!          Also have a long hosed shower head helps when you have a moving target in there!


Cat litters that are low dust or dust free should help. We like cedar based because it helps repel fleas. Clumping can be disastrous for your cats health if breathed in!


Allergy sufferers are usually allergic to many things. Try removing as much of the offenders as possible and you may just be able to survive the allergens from your furry          friends!









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