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Hello,
I have always loved cats and for the first time I will be able to get one.
(buying a new home!)
The problem:
About 7 years ago, I developed a severe allergy to cats!
I wondered if it was possible for me to have a cat and have done research.
Everytime I go to a cat owner's house I get severe sneezing fits, especially if I pet the cat. If I wash my hands afterwards, it isn't bad.
I did babysit a kitten a few years ago and didn't suffer from allergies at all.
I've heard that one can get use to one's own cat. Female cats are less allergic than male cats. Also Egyptian mau and Devon Rex are more hypo-allergenic.
Fell in love with this Bengal-like cat that used to visit my apartment.
It was the perfect cat. Loves to play, curious, loves to be scratched and held, comes when you talk to it, independent, and smart. This was a stray, mind you! The other cats in this L.A. neighborhood were mostly distrustful- wasn't a great neighborhood. I didn't get sneezing fits around him but i always washed my hands after petting him and before touching my face.
My Questions:
1. Will I be able to get a Bengal or Siamese and lose the allergic reaction? I want the cat to stay indoors.
2. Can I have more than one cat- bengal or siamese?
3. Will they shed much hair?
I would love to get a cat but don't want to take allergy pills all my life.
They are such amazing and beautiful creatures.
Thanks,
Mikee
I have always loved cats and for the first time I will be able to get one.
(buying a new home!)
The problem:
About 7 years ago, I developed a severe allergy to cats!
I wondered if it was possible for me to have a cat and have done research.
Everytime I go to a cat owner's house I get severe sneezing fits, especially if I pet the cat. If I wash my hands afterwards, it isn't bad.
I did babysit a kitten a few years ago and didn't suffer from allergies at all.
I've heard that one can get use to one's own cat. Female cats are less allergic than male cats. Also Egyptian mau and Devon Rex are more hypo-allergenic.
Fell in love with this Bengal-like cat that used to visit my apartment.
It was the perfect cat. Loves to play, curious, loves to be scratched and held, comes when you talk to it, independent, and smart. This was a stray, mind you! The other cats in this L.A. neighborhood were mostly distrustful- wasn't a great neighborhood. I didn't get sneezing fits around him but i always washed my hands after petting him and before touching my face.
My Questions:
1. Will I be able to get a Bengal or Siamese and lose the allergic reaction? I want the cat to stay indoors.
2. Can I have more than one cat- bengal or siamese?
3. Will they shed much hair?
I would love to get a cat but don't want to take allergy pills all my life.
They are such amazing and beautiful creatures.
Thanks,
Mikee