| Has your doctor diagnosed you with an allergy to | | | | floors. These changes mean you can clean your |
| cats? Do you own cats? Do you consider them your | | | | home better and get rid of more cat dander. While |
| babies? Can you not live without them? Just because | | | | these actions may be costly, they are worth the |
| you have an allergy to cats, it doesn't mean you | | | | effort for those who really love their cats. |
| necessarily have to give them away. There are some | | | | If you can't replace your carpets because you rent |
| things you can do to help you and your beloved | | | | your home or apartment, there are still several ways |
| feline live together despite your cat allergy. | | | | to clean more cat dander out of the existing carpet. |
| First, most people who say they are allergic to cats | | | | First, there are new vacuums with extra powerful |
| are really not allergic to cats at all but instead to their | | | | suction made specifically for removing pet hair from |
| saliva. Because cats groom themselves regularly, their | | | | carpet, rugs and upholstery. Certain air filters and air |
| fur is covered with this dried saliva, or dander as it is | | | | cleaners can also help to cut down on the amount of |
| called. | | | | dander floating in your air. |
| Since cats also shed regularly, their fur, which is | | | | Another suggestion is to try is bathing your cat, or |
| coated in dander, is left where ever they may go in | | | | having him bathed, on a weekly basis. Although your |
| your home. It may settle in the carpet, on couches | | | | cat won't like this idea that much, the weekly bath |
| and drapes. Every time you clean this fur and dander | | | | may help to cut down on some of the dander on the |
| is stirred up in the air, making your allergy symptoms | | | | fur. Another option is to have your cat shaved. |
| worse. | | | | While this may sound strange, many veterinarians' |
| If you find discover you have a cat allergy, the best | | | | offices offer this service for less than $50. Cats with |
| idea is to keep your cat outside. If this is not possible | | | | less hair will understandably have less dander. An |
| because the animal is declawed, there are a few | | | | added bonus is that they will also shed less and have |
| things you can do to make your life less miserable | | | | fewer hairballs. |
| because of allergies. | | | | Finally, you might consult with your doctor to see if |
| First, you might want to limit your cat's roaming to | | | | he can suggest an allergy medication that might with |
| only one or two rooms of your house. After petting | | | | your cat allergy. He may suggest allergy shots, a |
| or playing with your feline, wash your hands | | | | prescription strength allergy medication or even an |
| thoroughly, especially before touching your face or | | | | over-the-counter allergy treatment. You and your |
| nose. Also, never allow the cats to sleep in your bed | | | | doctor can work together to find the best solution |
| with you. | | | | for your particular cat allergy. |
| Next, there are several ways you can help reduce | | | | For those who love cats, finding out that they have |
| the amount of cat dander that stays in your home. | | | | a cat allergy may be the worst news they can |
| You might think about replacing cloth curtains or | | | | receive. While it may seem the only option is to give |
| drapes with plastic or wooden blinds. | | | | away their beloved pet, there are some things they |
| It will also help if you remove the carpet from your | | | | can try in order to get allergy relief, but still keep |
| house and replace it with linoleum, hardwood or tile | | | | their cat. |