Find solution
Itchy eyes due to cat allergies?

Allergies to cats? Would it work?

  • Okay so my family and I would love a cat. My Dad the most. But my Dad has allergies. When he is around cats he does not have an allergic reaction for about 10-15 minutes then he gets red itchy eyes, sneezing, coughing and blotches on the skin and gets itchy. He is not asthmatic nor allergic to anything else including other animals like Dogs. Once he is away from the cats his skin goes back to normal and everything calms down after about 5 minutes of being away from them. The blotches on his skin don`t hurt or anything they just itch. But my Dad mainly wants a cat so we were thinking of Getting Allergy tablets Allergy lotion to put on the cat Air filter Fabric deodoriser Skin cream for allergies (for the itchiness and blotches) Anti allergy wipes for the cats Allergy relief eye drops (for his red itchy eyes) Easy breath inhaler (for the coughing fit) And Not allowing the cat in bedrooms Not allowing cat on furniture Not giving cat free roam of the house (it would not be allowed outside, in the kitchen, upstairs, in bedrooms, bathrooms or my Dad`s office or the utility) It would only be allowed in the Living room, second living room and dining room. Feed a high quality diet Have fans on in the house ad windows open if needed Brush cat twice daily Bathe cat regularly Vacuum often Use a steam cleaner and pet hair remover Is there anything else we could do? Do you think it would work out? The food we will feed the cat is Raw.

  • Answer:

    Your dad could go to an allergist and get shots. Has he ever looked into that? There are things called pet wipes that you can wipe down the cat's fur and that can help. Don't get a long-haired cat! Don't bother with opening windows or fans. That won't solve the problem. It's just going to blow the hair around. Good luck bathing a cat unless it started out that way. I'm sorry but I think keeping a cat in 3 rooms is unfair to the cat and unless those rooms all have doors to close you aren't going to be able to do that without punishing the cat and that's not nice. It won't help the cat and can make it mean. Every time your dad touches the cat he'll need to wash his hands. I used to be severely allergic to cats so I can tell you that keeping a cat in a certain room isn't going to help. Brushing the animal, vacuuming helps but doesn't solve it. If he's that allergic to cats he really shouldn't be getting a cat. The only thing that I can think of that you haven't written down is that your dad take some time and go to the SPCA a few times. This is what my friends did (two families it worked for so maybe it would for you). Try out different breeds of cats in a visiting room alone with the one cat. See if that cat makes him sneeze or eyes water etc. My friends found cats that they didn't react to for some reason and they adopted that cat. That wouldn't work for me because cats had been in those rooms and I'd respond to anything they left behind so I wouldn't know if I was allergic to that specific cat or not. I'm just tossing it out because I know it's worked and maybe it could for your dad. The eye drops and inhalers all have to be medically prescribed so your dad is going to have to visit a doctor or allergist to get them. Fabric deodorizer will not help at all because that's not what his body is reacting to. Good luck.

Emma at Yahoo! Answers Visit the source

Was this solution helpful to you?

Other answers

I feel your dad is still gonna be allergic because do you think he can stop himself from picking up the cat even if she is outside the bedroom. Of course he will pick and hug her. That would take 10-15 min and he will have his allergy. I think its better if you consult the doctor.

aa

you dad is still going to be allergic to the cat.

Janella

Your DAD IS allergic, so what are you going on about? Sorry, but you do not have a clue as to what it IS to live with severe allergies...otherwise you'd just think about what kind of health you father would have.....Frankly it (could) even kill him...if his allergic reaction got worse because of your "wants"....

cats 3

There are a couple of breeds of cats which some people with allergies to cats can have but not always. there is the sphynx . the rex and the siberian . It might be worth your family looking into these breeds to see if they are suitable for your family and if more important that upset your dad allergies.

poodle power

OK...so I am not going to go into the do's and dont's about what you can and cannot do: I however found a very good article you should read. You will find all the answers you are looking for. It is all related to Allergies and cats. http://www.webmd.com/allergies/cat-allergies

Jajabinks

I've got to say that keeping a cat out of a room will be very difficult, as they have the need to explore. And I can tell you from experience that trying to keep them off the furniture is equally difficult. Bathing a cat is often unnecessary as they clean themselves. The best options I see are: Having your dad consult with an allergist to see what he can do to reduce his reactions. Maybe there is some medication he can take. Or you can try to find a hypoallergenic cat, such as a Devon Rex (a curly-haired cat) or a Sphynx (hairless cat). He may also become accustomed to the cat in time, lessening the severity of his reactions. My boyfriend used to be mildly allergic to cats, but after a number of years of dating and periodic stays in my place, his reactions are nonexistent.

VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps!

As a few people mention it is possible to minimise the allergy such as certain short haired breeds which do not tend to provide as much of a reaction and some allergies are controllable via shots. By the sounds of it to me, his reactions to cats flare up very quickly; many people take around a day or two to notice anything different and even then it can take even more days to identify the cause; so I am not entirely sure how effective a lot of this will in the end be. The only thing I would suggest with all the families ideas are that some things listed aren't really suitable (rather, aren't designed to be) used daily when the cause of the allergy is there and rather, to soothe symptoms when away from it. It is also not healthy to constantly use wipes and lotions on a cat. Always check the label as well for the things for your dad as some might not be suitable for conjunction with other medication so if, he ever needed to take medication from the doctor it may complicate matters. Also the expense long term will be a huge damage in the finances as will the drawl of having to go through the procedure day in and day out. I've had many cases of the cats coming back to the shelter from similar situations because the up-keep of this is just too much. I think the best solution will be for your dad to check with his GP and see how controllable and feasible it will be to have a cat, they are the only people who are going to be able to determine how good this will be. Points To Note: Cats are not as easy to command as dogs and keeping them out of rooms and off furniture will be difficult. Heck, many cats learn how to open doors by the handle and will do as they please when you aren't home Regular baths; be careful. It's much more damaging to a cats skin and fur to constantly bath they really shouldn't need often and they are very high strung - grooming themselves. Cats are extremely energetic and while restricting in some areas is a good idea, the concept of being restricted to only 3 rooms for their lifetime (which is easily 15+ years) is unlikely to be enough space. Alternative would be to walk them on leads outside to keep them well exercised Do not brush any cat more than what they need - ie; only certain long hair breeds needs daily brushing (and not usually twice, only once a day). Over bathing and brushing (brushing alone included) can cause great damage to the skin and fur. Air filter is one thing but as mentioned; fans and open windows will only make the issue more widespread. Likewise confining to the one room risks just a more intense build up of the issue (ie your dad will struggle more and more in the living room and kitchen etc). Personally, though I do not think it cannot work (again only his GP can say for sure), I only think this will work without the use of many proposed ideas. Some threaten to be less healthy/beneficial to the cat and both the cat in mind and your dad are a priority here. Perhaps look to speak to your doctor and and take the cat outside on a lead if you get one to help keep them occupied.

Chipmunk

Related Q & A:

Just Added Q & A:

Find solution

For every problem there is a solution! Proved by Solucija.

  • Got an issue and looking for advice?

  • Ask Solucija to search every corner of the Web for help.

  • Get workable solutions and helpful tips in a moment.

Just ask Solucija about an issue you face and immediately get a list of ready solutions, answers and tips from other Internet users. We always provide the most suitable and complete answer to your question at the top, along with a few good alternatives below.