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#1 ·
Hi,

I’m new to this forum and I really hope that you can give me some advices.

I’m typing with a broken heart...

A few days ago my husband and I went to see some Siberian kittens. He is allergic to cats (I don't know if he is allergic to fel d1 or fel d2. We will see a doctor tomorrow to know more about it.) and as soon as he is close to a cat he starts to have puffy and red eyes and nasal congestion.

yesterday he cuddled and kissed the kitten that we’d love to adopt and after 1 hour with her he started to have some symptoms.

I don't know how much it depends on the fact that he entered an environment where multiple cats live and how much it depends on the single puppy he cuddled and kissed.

On the positive side, it was much better than usual. I do not deny, however, that I am worried that the symptoms may get worse when we will bring home her.

We both want a kitten so badly but I’m worried for my husband health... What do you think?

Do you have any advice? Do you think it is better to give up since he has had some problems or can we hope instead that he will be fine or only have some minor issues?

thank you so much!
 
#3 ·
Has he tried OTC antihistamines, to see if they reduce any reactions
It's probably the easiest and cheapest first step
There's also pet wipes you can get that, allegedly, help in preventing whatever causes the allergy from 'flying into the air'
Although I would think sticking his nose into the fur would stop it working

If they don't work then maybe talking to GP re allergy testing may be the route to go
Or
Have you thought of a sphynx cat?
(Don't worry, I'm gently joshing, having a hairless dog, I know allergies aren't always connected to fur)
 
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#5 ·
mrs phas said:
Has he tried OTC antihistamines, to see if they reduce any reactions
It's probably the easiest and cheapest first step
There's also pet wipes you can get that, allegedly, help in preventing whatever causes the allergy from 'flying into the air'
Although I would think sticking his nose into the fur would stop it working

If they don't work then maybe talking to GP re allergy testing may be the route to go
Or
Have you thought of a sphynx cat?
(Don't worry, I'm gently joshing, having a hairless dog, I know allergies aren't always connected to fur)
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Thank you! I will ask to our doctor about it.
 
#7 ·
A friend of mine at uni was terribly allergic to my cat but she worked with her doctor on a plan to de sensitise herself. She took antihistamines daily and gradually exposed herself to my cat for longer and longer periods. Then after a while she gradually reduced the antihistamines. It got to a stage after a few months where she could actually have my cat in her room and on her bed with just a daily tablet to keep symptoms at bay. So it can work but would need a bit of patience and tolerance for a few months.
 
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