What kind of cat can a person with cat allergies get?
December 30th, 2008 by admin
shinyshiny asked:
Seriously, I’d like a pet. My landlord does not allow dogs (I’m more a dog person than a cat person), so I have caved in to the notion of adopting a cat or kitten. HOWever, I tend to have a light allergic reaction (sneezing, but nothing crazy) to cats and was wondering if there was a breed of feline that might be hypoallergenic? Oh and I don’t want a hairless cat!
Seriously, I’d like a pet. My landlord does not allow dogs (I’m more a dog person than a cat person), so I have caved in to the notion of adopting a cat or kitten. HOWever, I tend to have a light allergic reaction (sneezing, but nothing crazy) to cats and was wondering if there was a breed of feline that might be hypoallergenic? Oh and I don’t want a hairless cat!
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December 31st, 2008 at 6:23 am
Sphynx - it’s hairless.
Here’s a link:
I hear the Rex is also good for people with allergies.
January 8th, 2009 at 8:25 am
get a hamster instead. they are cuter, smarter and smell better.
January 10th, 2009 at 1:20 am
cornish rex or other hairless cat…
my wife was allergic but then adopted a stray and has since become accustomed to the cat and is fine with her…
January 11th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Im allergic to any cat. Dander is dander to me and if a cat is in the house, I will start sneezing within 5 minutes of my arrival.
January 11th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
there is no hypoallergenic cat
January 16th, 2009 at 9:58 am
i seriously doubt that you will find one
January 17th, 2009 at 4:29 am
i would get a stuffed kitty
and he won’t charge you a security deposit either.
January 20th, 2009 at 1:02 am
If you can’t get a hairless, a short-haired cat would be the best. It’s not the cat you’re allergic to, it’s the dander.
January 20th, 2009 at 8:09 am
How about a ‘polecat’?
Or maybe a ‘kit kat’
an artic cat?
January 20th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
it may not just be cat fur that you’re allergic too. My brother is allergic and his doctor said the cats skin is actually what he’s allergic to!
Weird huh? Maybe instead of a cat you should try for something else. Ferrets are kinda cool..
January 21st, 2009 at 10:44 am
You’ll think that i’m giving a bad answer but I’m not. I say get a long-haired cat (persian, himalayan, ragdoll) You’ll need to brush your cat everyday because of the long hair but at least it won’t go onto your clothes every time you pet it (that’s what a short haired cat does).
January 22nd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Rex is like a hairless cat, so you probably don’t want one.. No cats that I know of besides hairless that don’t affect people with allergies, but there are a lot of good over-the-counter medicines that can cut down on your allergies. Hope this helps
January 24th, 2009 at 11:32 am
My sister in law has a Sphynx (thats a hairless cat) and he is the sweetest, attention hog you have ever seen. He looks a little funny but his personality makes up for it without a doubt. But other wise I would suggest using Liquid Life. They are liquid vitamins that come in a variety of flavors. My parents have 2 cats (one is a longhaired too) and my stepdad is allergic but since he started taking liquid life he has no problems.
January 26th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Hairless cat. But also you can get any kind of cat and go to your doctor to get allergy medicine. Not sure the name but my sister is REALLY allergic to cats but she has three and is ok because she takes the allergy meds.
January 28th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
I’ve heard sometimes people have less problems with a Manx cat. People usually say they have more of a dog like personality. Also, there fur is more like the fur of a rabbit. If you are worried about the whole tailless thing, usually you can get one with a tail for cheaper. I have two Manx cats and I love them. Whatever cat you decide to get I would be sure to brush them regularly to keep the hair down and if the allergies bug you, you can always get an allergy pill prescription.
January 29th, 2009 at 1:29 am
there are hypoallergenic cats but seriously unless you’re willing to fork out more than you pay in rent to get one, any cat other than a long haired one will work. i am allergic to them also and i have 5. they don’t tend to bother me unless i’ve been petting them alot and then rub my eyes. i take benedryl before i go to sleep but that’s about it for me.
January 31st, 2009 at 4:36 am
The Sphynx or Sphinx the hairless cat.
February 1st, 2009 at 1:33 am
Well, i have allergies and I have had My cat for almost 19 years.
It’s not the cat, Hon, It’s the dander.
make sure You brush the cat often, once or twice a day, and vaccum ALOT.
February 1st, 2009 at 8:13 am
There really is no hypoallergenic cat, but as an allergy sufferer myself I can tell you that you will become accustomed to the cat after about 2 weeks and will no longer be allergic to that cat. Just make sure to buy lots of allergy medicins at first make sure it is 24 hour kind, take one every day for the first 2-3 weeks and then your body will get used to the cats dander and you will no longer be allergic to that specific cat.
PS it is not the hair that anyone is allergic to, it is the protiens in thier saliva which they leave on thier skin and fur after cleaning themselves, it dries and then flakes off and then floats around the house causing your body to react defensively when it is inhaled because you body does not realize it is not a health threat. That is why you can become used to it because after a while your body realizes the dander is not a threat. Also Hairless cats like the Sphynx still clean themselves with thier tongue, so they still cause allergies!!
February 3rd, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Also try a Bengal and Siamese. It’s also good to have an air purifier in your bedroom and keep the cats out. Vacuum with a hepa filter will help a lot too.
February 6th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
just get a shot and you’ll be fine you want a cat with short hair it’s the dander you need to worry about
February 9th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
Spynx are so expensive, like over $1000. A rex has curly hair and little to no danter, they run a little cheaper but will still cost you a pretty penny. I have allergies also, and I find that I’m less allergic to my mom’s oriental siamese, his hair is very short and is sleek to his body, it doesn’t fluff out and float off everywhere like my other cats. He costed her $500.
February 11th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
well then you are asking too much
February 14th, 2009 at 1:00 am
Hairless has nothing to do with it. People are allergic to components of the saliva - some cats groom more than others…some cats have been identified as non-allergenic (although they are like $4,000).
Talk to your doctor, perhaps you can get some allergy medication. Once you get a cat, your body will become more used to that individual. I would recommend having a cat-free room in your home (like your bedroom where the cat is not allowed). Also, using pet-wipes to wipe your kitty off often will help.
Go to your local shelter to visit. But only visit with one cat when you go - so pick one you think you are interested in - and really spend some time in the petting room in close contact. Go home and wait 24 hours - that should give you an indication of how much that individual cat bothers you. If you visit with more than one in 24 hours - you will have no idea who you might be able to tolerate.
I would also encourage you to be very serious about this before getting a cat. So many people surrender their cats every year because of allergies - very sad. The cat does not deserve to suffer for this - so I encourage you to do your homework and make sure you are committed for the life of a cat.
February 15th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
There are cats that were genetically engineered to be hypo-allegenic, but they are really expensive (I heard about $70,000). So, your best bet would be to either A) get allergy shots, B) put up with it (but only if you are certain you would be able to), or C) get another type of animal (I’ve always liked ferrets myself).