Need help dealing with cat allergies.

here is tip, ............... get rid of your cat

I hope you found a solution. I just recently got a humidifier and I'm hoping it will help with some of the issues I have.

Did you try an air humidifier or opening windows to help with the allergies?

There is something that can help you. My dog did the same to my mother, and I bought the best air unit in the market (about 1,000$ investment for my mother's health). It was so good, I bought one for myself and my girlfriend - and guess what? My girlfriend's allergies are gone. PM me for more info.

Someone recently mentioned to me that there is something you can put into your cat's water to help you with your allergies. I don't know any details on it, but you might want to ask your veterenarian about it. I used Benadryl for my cat allergies, but I don't live with cats, so it was always a short term fix for me and I know Benadryl can make some people very sleepy. Not something you would want to feel on a constant basis. I guess you'd have to test it out and see how it affect you. My son uses Claritin for his allergies, but they are not pet related. I think his allergies are more plant related. He also uses Triaminic cold and allergy. Those are the two allergy medicines that he prefers.

talk to a vet

I had this problem when I had my second son, as well. I did end up having to find a home for my dog, which broke my heart. I was at my parents house on vacation last week and started itching and having breathing issues as soon as I went in the door. I forgot about their cats, which have long hair. I thought I was going to rub my skin off! I already take Singulair and Zyrtec daily for allergies (also asthma), as well as Benadryl liquid when they get really bad, which I luckily had in the car. I think that if they had regularly brushed (they use the lint rollers and not an actual brush as the cats prefer it this way) them and maybe vacuumed before we came over (it was spur of the moment) to get up the loose hair it might have made a difference. I don't know. Have you thought about allergy shots? My doctor said she takes them and they made a huge difference for her. Also, they say that the nasal presciption sprays (Nasonex and such) are supposed to help over time with these types of allergies, as well. I didn't have that kind of luck, but it might help you. The only thing that helps me at all are large doses of liquid Benadryl, which gets expensive after a while. Good luck!

Check with your vet about this first, but years ago, when we had a cat and my daughter had allergies, this is what we were told to do. Bathe the cat every two weeks. Mix up a solution of (I can't remember the exact amounts, so you'll have to ask) of liquid fabric softener and water. I think it was 1/4 cup of softener to 1 cup water. Get a washcloth damp with the solution and wipe it over your cat's fur. That helps disolve and remove the dried flakes of salive (dander) and removes loose hairs.

I'm not sure if I'm understanding you correctly. Are you saying that you are only allergic to your cats during the spring and summer and not during other times of the year? If your cats are outdoor cats, then you are probably not allergic to the cats, you are more likely allergic to pollen that they track in. If they are indoor cats then I have no idea why you would only react to them during certain times of the year. It would probably be best to give your vet a call and ask him/her all of these questions. A vet is the one best qualified to help you with this.

It may be that you are allergic to other things that are around in the spring and summer and that makes the cat dander bother you when you could otherwise handle it. You might try to figure out what those things are and get rid of them. Saline sprays and rinses for your nose can help prevent problems too. As for your cats, they sell anti-dander wipes at Walmart and some pet stores. I use them on my service dog when we are around people with dog allergies. There are also some laundry detergents that help remove the dander from your sheets and clothes. They seem to help a little bit too. Hope that helps! Julie http://dogbodylanguage.blogspot.com