Cats and Allergies

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Abe - 19 Dec 2005 21:51 GMT

I love cats and always had cats as a child and teenager. After moving
away from home and cats for a while, I developed a pretty strong
allergy.

When I visit my friend, who has 2 cats, I take Zyrtec or Allegra, and
my allergies don't bother me, and side effects seem to be very
minimal.

I'm thinking about getting a cat of my own, and I'm wondering if it's
safe to take either of these allergy meds on a regular long term
basis.

Anyone have any experience in this area they can share?

Thanks

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fsteddie - 20 Dec 2005 03:24 GMT

> I love cats and always had cats as a child and teenager. After moving
> away from home and cats for a while, I developed a pretty strong
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> Thanks

get a GOOD hepa air cleaner for starters

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Darryl - 20 Dec 2005 11:53 GMT

>> I love cats and always had cats as a child and teenager. After moving
>> away from home and cats for a while, I developed a pretty strong
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>> safe to take either of these allergy meds on a regular long term
>> basis.

You could always get a Devon Rex they are an allergy free cat,
different fur and no dander from what I've been told, had one a few years back
nice cat, no allergys from her

Darryl

Darryl

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Brian Merchant - 20 Dec 2005 03:29 GMT

In the borning days of the third millennium, Abe wrote:

>I'm thinking about getting a cat of my own, and I'm wondering if it's
>safe to take either of these allergy meds on a regular long term
>basis.

I've been on Flonsase for years. Works wonders.

>Anyone have any experience in this area they can share?

When you are going to check out your potential new kitty, make sure
to not take the meds and see if you react. I'm allergic to cats, but
not to all cats. Some of the cats at the shelter made me tear up
and sneeze immediately, but I don't react much at all to our two.
While we were at the shelter, I made a point of petting them all over
and rubbing my hands on my face. That way I could be sure I wouldn't
have a fit when we brought them home.
--
Brian Merchant

Puritanism didn't keep the puritans from sinning, it just kept them from enjoying it.
--Father Joe Breighner, Country Roads

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~*Connie*~ - 20 Dec 2005 04:15 GMT

my BIL is allergic to cats that aren't his own. He had four at one point
and was fine. Now he has one, but when he comes to my house he reacts.

I have a friend who volunteers at the shelter and fosters kittens who is
allergic, and she takes allergy shots.

>I love cats and always had cats as a child and teenager. After moving
> away from home and cats for a while, I developed a pretty strong
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> Thanks

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Daniele - 20 Dec 2005 07:06 GMT

> I love cats and always had cats as a child and teenager. After moving
> away from home and cats for a while, I developed a pretty strong
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>
> Thanks

Hello,
Same problem. I took Zyrtec in small doses (half) for a few weeks, and after
that had no more allergic reactions like sneezing and runny nose. But I
still have to be careful not to rub my eyes after petting my cat. I don't
put my face in his fur either, and I still react with swelling whenever he
scratches me. I think I developed some kind of tolerance after a while, and
loving cats certainely helps.
Danièle

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