| There is a cat allergy solution that may enable you to | | | | pet in their bedroom, or worse yet, with the cat on |
| keep your cat without suffering an allergic reaction, | | | | their bed. If you are allergic to cats, this is not a |
| or significantly reduce an allergenic reaction. Most | | | | good idea. |
| people that are allergic to their feline pet have mild | | | | It is far better to ban the cat permanently from your |
| reactions such as a runny nose, sneezing, and watery | | | | bedroom. It may be hard to do, but for your own |
| eyes. These are not serious reactions and in most | | | | sake it is a basic necessity. For you to be so directly |
| cases they can be substantially eased or eliminated | | | | exposed to dander and saliva allergens constantly for |
| with a few precautions for allergen control in the | | | | maybe eight-hours while sleeping just does not make |
| house. | | | | good sense. So expel your feline pet and leave the |
| You must first understand that an allergy to cats is | | | | bedroom door closed all the time. |
| caused by airborne allergens. While most people | | | | 3. Dander and hair drop off your cat constantly. It is |
| believe cat hair is "the" allergen, it is now known that | | | | in the air and dander will cling to everything. Hair gets |
| dander (which is dead skin flakes) and cat saliva on | | | | into the rug and upholstery. All of this should be |
| the hair are the real culprits. These two allergens can | | | | removed by vacuuming, often. |
| be controlled with some dedication and planning. | | | | While any type of vacuum will do, it is far better to |
| For starters, there are three things you can start | | | | use a good quality HEPA (high efficiency particulate |
| doing now that will go a long way to getting dander | | | | air) vacuum cleaner. These vacuums have a filter that |
| and saliva allergens under control in your house or | | | | will collect dander very effectively. |
| apartment. These three suggestions are the most | | | | I should mention that if you are the person with the |
| important in any cat allergy solution. | | | | allergy, it is always best to have someone else |
| 1. Give your cat a bath regularly. Yes, they dislike the | | | | vacuum for you, preferably when you are not at |
| dreaded bath, but it is good for the them and good | | | | home or in the apartment. However, assuming you |
| for you. With bathing, you remove dander and wash | | | | do not have a severe allergy, it is better for you to |
| away saliva from their hair. Use a temperate water | | | | do the vacuuming than for it not to be done. |
| temperature and a shampoo. Afterwards, reward | | | | These are starter suggestions that can be a cat |
| your cat with a treat and some praise for being so | | | | allergy solution for you. Many people will find this is all |
| cooperative (just joking). Cats hate baths, but a | | | | they need to do to reduce their exposure to the |
| treat and praise afterwards gives positive | | | | allergens. Of course, there are other things you could |
| reinforcement and doesn't make the entire | | | | do, but that's beyond the scope of this article. Rest |
| experience negative. | | | | assured, with care, most people can live with a cat |
| 2. Many pet owners allow their cat to nap on their | | | | even with a mild allergy. |
| own bed during the day and will even sleep with their | | | | |