First Aid for Cats: Identifying and Treating Common Allergies
If you're allergic to cats, it can be difficult to deal with. Cats are the most common allergen in the US and cause symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. The most common cat allergens are proteins found in cat saliva and dander (scales from the skin). If you have cat allergies, you may find that your symptoms are worse when you are around cats. There are differences of opinion as to whether keeping cats indoors or having them professionally groomed will help reduce their allergen levels. Cats that spend little time outside are less likely than cats that spend more time outdoors to become infested with fleas and mites, which carry more potent allergens than do cats themselves. If you cannot keep your cat inside or get him desensitized with allergy shots or medications, consider purchasing hypoallergenic bedding made out of synthetic materials such as cotton (which isn't an allergen), washable fabrics such as 100% cotton flannel sheets (because these have been chemically treated during manufacturing) or even one-sided bedding made from bamboo fabric containing natural antibacterial properties which helps prevent dust mites from growing and breeding on these surfaces.
The increasingly common problem of cat allergies can be difficult to deal with.
Cat allergies are a common problem that can be difficult to deal with. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, and they can be embarrassing or even uncomfortable.
Cat allergies are not contagious, so you won't catch them from other people or pets who don't have them themselves. They're also not life-threatening; although some symptoms may make you feel sick enough to go to the hospital or call 911 for help, this isn't usually necessary unless your cat allergy causes asthma attacks (which it usually doesn't).
An allergy is an immune reaction to a substance called an allergen, which causes symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes.
Allergies are common in cats because they're more likely than other animals to have food intolerances; it's estimated that about half of all cats have at least one type of food allergy. Cats are also more likely than dogs or people to develop allergies due to their close contact with the environment where they live - including dust mites on bedding material and pollens from trees outside windowsills - so if you suspect your cat may be allergic then try removing these factors from its surroundings before seeking medical advice
The most common cat allergens are proteins found in cat saliva and dander (scales from the skin).
- Cat saliva: The most common cat allergen is a protein found in cat saliva and dander (scales from the skin).
- Cat dander: This is another common allergen that can cause sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes.
- Hair: Hair itself isn't an allergy trigger but it can cause allergies to develop over time if you're exposed to cats frequently enough.
- Treatments for cat allergies include medications, immunotherapy (allergy shots), and avoiding exposure as much as possible by keeping pets out of your bedroom or workspace; however, if you're allergic to cats but don't have one at home yet--or if yours sleeps with you--you may still experience symptoms because cats often shed their fur when they sleep next to humans
If you have cat allergies, you may find that your symptoms are worse when you are around cats.
This can be true for people who are allergic to other animals as well. Some people have no symptoms at all.
Your reaction to a cat's dander depends on how sensitive your immune system is and what kind of proteins the dander contains. Cat dander can cause both mild and severe reactions in people with allergies or asthma, depending on how much they come into contact with cats (and other animals).
You may be able to manage your cat allergy by keeping your cat inside and grooming him regularly to remove dander from his fur.
To keep your cat indoors, make sure he has plenty of toys and a comfortable bed, along with food and water bowls that are easy for him to access. In addition, you should wash your hands after handling him so as not to transfer any allergens on them into other parts of the home where you spend most of your time (such as sleeping quarters). If possible, use a HEPA filter in these areas as well--they're designed specifically for removing small particles like airborne pet dander from the air before they reach human lungs!
There are differences of opinion as to whether keeping cats indoors or having them professionally groomed will help reduce their allergen levels.
Some believe that indoor cats are less allergenic than outdoor cats because they don't have access to the same types of allergens that can be found outside, while others believe that grooming removes allergens from the cat's fur but it also removes dander from the cat's skin.
You may be able to manage your cat allergy by keeping your cat inside and grooming him regularly to remove dander from his fur. However, if you live with more than one pet (and especially if those pets include dogs) then this might not solve all of your problems since dogs often carry more allergens than do cats
If you cannot keep your cat inside, consider getting him desensitized with allergy shots or medications.
Allergies are common in cats and can cause symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and eye discharge. Allergens are proteins found in cat saliva and dander (scales from the skin). Cats that spend little time outside are less likely than cats that spend more time outdoors to become infested with fleas and mites; however, it is still possible for indoor-only kitties to develop allergies if they are exposed to allergens from other animals within their home environment. Keeping cats inside and grooming them regularly to remove dander from their fur has been shown to help reduce symptoms related to feline allergies; however, there may be some cases where additional measures need to be taken such as using allergy shots or medications recommended by your veterinarian
Conclusion
If you have cat allergies, you may find that your symptoms are worse when you are around cats. You may be able to manage your cat allergy by keeping your cat inside and grooming him regularly to remove dander from his fur. If you cannot keep your cat inside, consider getting him desensitized with allergy shots or medications
