I think I *may* have allergies to my long haired cat. No matter what I'll never give him away.....he's staying with me for life! But is there any way that I can reduce the amount of allergins or somehow make things a little better? I vacuum almost everyday as it is. Any suggestions?
lol, actually, i think i might know of something that might help, this'll probably sound crazy, but it might work. A couple of weeks ago i found this product called Pet Wipes, lol, i thought it was a joke or something, but it actually works. It's made by Pet Care, it's basically like a windex wipe, but specifically designed to clean dogs and cats, it removes like dander, dust, dirt, and things like that, and is safe to use. And it's even got aloe in it to protect and moisterize the animals skin with. I don't know if it would work for you, but i figured it was worth a mention. Hope that helps!!
My uncle because he is allergic to cats gives his cats a bath i think every month or three months i'm not sure (i will ask him if you like) and he says that that works. He just uses cat safe shampoo and rinses them carefully. i know it similar to the wipes (i had never heard of those before) but its just another suggestion which i hope will help you keep your cat.
Oooh those pet wipes sound like an interesting idea. I'll def have to give those a try. I don't think I'd be able to give him a bath though without being stratched to hell. thanks for the suggestions!
if you have allergies, i recommend an ionized air filter. there's one called the ionic breeze from the sharper image that is UBER expensive, but there are cheaper models on the market as well. it's a good investment for anyone who has allergies, as i do.
Actually I was just thinking about the same thing today. I don't have the extra money right now but as soon as I can I'll probably get one. Thanks~
until you have the money for pet wipes or shampoo or an air filer, you could just brush your cat a lot (and then vaccuum up the hair right after!). it'll help contain most of the shedding i'd imagine. also, you said you vaccuum a lot, but how about cleanliness in other ways? do your laundry often, cause pet hair sticks for a while, and wash stored clothes (like winder coats or summer clothes) before you wear them because they might still be holding cat hair. change your sheets a lot, you don't want a lot of hair waiting for you on your pillows. do you vaccuum the couch and things like big cushions? how about dusting and wiping down counters? lots of cat hair can collect there, too. and i guess not allowing the cat on the counter or tables might help keep the hair below nose-level, if s/he likes to jump up on things. this ones kinda obvious, and i'm sure you already know it, but i'll say it anyway: what about washing your hands after you pet the cat, every time? you know, cause then if you scratch your eye dander doesn't get in it. sometimes, though, when the cat brushes by and you give it a quick scratch, it can be hard to justify getting up off the couch to wash your hands.. only to be tempted to pet the cat again a few minutes later. it's great in theory, but can be hard in practice.
it's the saliva your allergic to (the saliva leaves a protein in the dander, the dander comes out w\ shedding) if your cat never feels the need to lick your allergies should dissapear
