Ela P asked:
I don’t want one of those sphynx hairless cats and I’d prefer to get a kitten that does not cost too much. I live in Ottawa, Canada.
I don’t want one of those sphynx hairless cats and I’d prefer to get a kitten that does not cost too much. I live in Ottawa, Canada.
August 25th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Give your B/F a break and don’t get a cat if he is allergic to them. you’ll be a lot happier down the road.
August 29th, 2008 at 3:17 am
you have 2 choices
hairless cat
no boyfriend
sorry, but if he is allergic to cats…its the fur/dander he is allergic to
September 1st, 2008 at 12:49 am
ragdolls kittens
September 1st, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Well if you don’t want a hairless cat then you could get a kitten that has short fur so your boyfriends allergies don’t act up as much.
September 2nd, 2008 at 12:49 am
You can always get short haired breeds.I’m allergic to cats,yet I have a shorthaired breed.I have to stay away from long haired breeds.
September 2nd, 2008 at 6:01 pm
I’m allergic to cats, as is my mum. We found a gorgeous fluffball who is a Devon Rex - but he’s a second-generation throwback, which means he has hair instead of fur. It greatly lessened the allergies for both me and mum
I think he cost $80 from the petstore, but that included all shots and vaccinations
This was in Australia however - not too sure where to go for Canada
September 6th, 2008 at 3:41 am
A hairless cat. That is pretty much your only choice.
September 9th, 2008 at 5:59 am
Get the cat you want. You’re going to have it for 10-20 years, and your boyfriend might be gone in a few weeks. Besides, his allergies will eventually adjust to the cat, and there are really good allergy wipes to wipe down cats to remove and control dander.
September 11th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
There are no hypoallergenic cats. Male cats produce substantially more of the Fel d 1 protein than female cats. Also neutered males produce less than non-neutered males. These factors, however, do not guarantee a female or a neutered cat will be safe for an allergic individual.
Two major factors that affect airborne cat allergen in the home are the quantity of soft furnishings and whether a cat is kept indoors or outdoors.
If removing the cat is not an option, there are ways to reduce the allergen. First, vinyl or hardward floors are recommended instead of carpet. The use of soft upholstered furniture and draperies should be minimal. Limit the cat to certain parts of the house. The bedroom and living room should be off limits. Research shows a significant reduction in allergen levels if a cat is washed weekly.
Treatment
As with any allergy, avoidance is the main course of treatment. A cat-allergic individual should avoid being around cats at all times. However, since many cat-allergic people ignore the advice of their physicians, there are ways to help reduce the reactions.
Over-the-counter medications, prescription medications, and allergy shots are all ways to treat cat allergy. Consult a physician about the best treatment for you.
For additional information on allergies to cats, please refer to the collected Internet links.
Best wishes on your new kitty arrival
September 12th, 2008 at 2:26 am
You could buy a spynx witch is a hairless cat very populor on europe and get cild easily so they usually cuddle up with you in bed. or you can get kitty elergy spray or what ever if you wand a ragdoll for insdence or get a short haired cat.
Hope I Helped!
September 14th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Get one of theses.
It’s a robot cat. I tried to find the video clip because the thing acts real…sorte of.
Here I found a good video clip of it.
September 15th, 2008 at 5:52 am
onl;y way is if you dump your boyfriend for the cat or find someone else
September 18th, 2008 at 4:26 am
If your b/f doesn’t mind you getting a cat, in order for the 2 of them to be around each other, try washing the cat once a week or so. Also, suggest to your bf for him to go consult his doctor about allergy meds that work for cat allergies.
Good luck!
September 19th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
yes’ they have a hairless cat it is so ugly it is cute my friend has one her husband has allergies also
thank you
September 22nd, 2008 at 1:42 am
your only chances are a Cornish Rex, it’s not cheap, or a very short hair with a lot of brushing away from your boyfriend in cloths worn only for this. or don’t get a cat