allergies started when kitten hit 8months? common?

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k@toddh.net - 15 Oct 2004 17:27 GMT

My wife and I got a kitten about 9 months ago, and neither of us had
any problems at all until just recently when it's become clear y wife
is now allergic to our nearly full grown kitten. Since nothing else
has changed in the environment, and she has fewer allergy symptoms the
more she's not around him, we're 99% sure that Tigger is the issue.

I've read the steps to reducing the impact of cat allergies and we'll
start implementing them.
http://www.fanciers.com/cat-faqs/misc.shtml#cat_owner_allergies
http://cats.about.com/od/allergiesandcats/a/allergictocat.htm

However, I'm curious to know if it's common for dander, proteins, or
whatever triggers the allergies to become more of a problem as a cat
matures?

Thanks so much for any insight.

k
PS Is it also common for a cat to play fetch better than most dogs?
Seems I've got a weird one in Tigger!

http://toddh.net/photo/tigger.jpg

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Gail Futoran - 15 Oct 2004 18:35 GMT

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> However, I'm curious to know if it's common for dander, proteins, or
> whatever triggers the allergies to become more of a problem as a cat
> matures?

Can't answer your specific question, but I
had a sable Burmese for many years and
had no problems until I moved to an area
that had a strong negative effect on my
sinuses (Central Illinois). I found myself
allergic to my Burmese - couldn't touch or
hug her without sinuses getting weird. Had
NO problem with the other two cats (a
Lilac Siamese and a gray cat). Once I
moved to another area where my allergies
calmed down (not so much corn <g>), I
was no longer allergic to the Burmese.
(BTW I never stopped hugging her - just
got more careful about washing hands
frequently.)

Anyhoo, you might check to see if your
wife is allergic to something else that might
be making her more sensitive to the kitten.

Good luck.

> PS Is it also common for a cat to play fetch better than most dogs?
> Seems I've got a weird one in Tigger!

I've never had a dog, but my several of my
cats have been very good at fetching, and
not just the purebreds (Burmese & Siamese)
but also the moggies. :) I currently have an
11 lb Calico mixed breed (former stray) who
is absolutely TIRELESS about fetching toys.

Gail

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Bill Stock - 15 Oct 2004 19:50 GMT

> [snip]
> > However, I'm curious to know if it's common for dander,
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> 11 lb Calico mixed breed (former stray) who
> is absolutely TIRELESS about fetching toys.

That's a damn big Calico, is she overweight? Ours is currently around 11
lbs, although she probably should be 7-8. She's currently on a diet.

> Gail

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Dick Peavey - 15 Oct 2004 19:53 GMT

> My wife and I got a kitten about 9 months ago, and neither of us had
> any problems at all until just recently when it's become clear y wife
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> http://www.fanciers.com/cat-faqs/misc.shtml#cat_owner_allergies
> http://cats.about.com/od/allergiesandcats/a/allergictocat.htm

There are too many causes of allergies. Your wife should see an
allergist and be tested before you conclude it is the cat. It may well
be the cat, but you don't know until testing.

My wife thought she was allergic to cats. I talked her into testing, and
it revealed no allergy to cats.

Dick

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