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Anyone allergic to their pets?
I seemed to have developed allergies to my cat over the past year or so (actually, my dr. told me so at my physical last year). I try to vacuum more, use an air purifier, etc. but my eyes still get itchy sometimes and when they do it is terribly uncomfortable... I am willing to suck it up but I am wondering if anyone gets allergy shots for this? I would really like to start fostering and/or get a 2nd kitty, but I think I need to get this under control first. I have a feeling I will be visiting an allergist soon.
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Re: Anyone allergic to their pets?
I'm allergic to my pets. It's a pretty mild allergy, which is lucky since my kitties like to curl up on my pillow in the middle of the night. I just take claritin daily and it keeps it under control. I still sniffle more than the average person, but it's not that bad.
Unless I do something like climb under the bed to retreive a lost sock and find the treasure trove of hair balls that my husband the vacuumer apparently doesn't think are worth sucking up. When that happens I spend the next 12 hours or so sneezing and trying not to rub my eyes and running through tissues like they're going out of style while resisting the urge to just claw my nose off. (it itches!)
If my allergies were more along those lines on a daily basis I'd absolutely consider shots. I've heard that they make a huge huge difference if you are willing to put up with the discomfort and expense.
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yeah, I am somewhat allergic to my cats but it really only bothers me if they are up in my face. I was using Nasonex for a while which seemed to help me a lot.
I realize I should probably keep them out of my room, but I like having them curl up with me. So I just try to vacuum a lot and wash my comforter regularly. I would definitely try shots if it were any worse.
The dr. said to shut him out of my room at night... the injustice! He sleeps next to my head every night, a mutually beneficial agreement, especially since we had that last mouse in the house!
I have found allergy pills that help, but they make me so tired.
I personally found that allergy shots were awesome for my kitty allergies, but I quit doing them bc it got expensive and it is super time consuming (or was for me since I had to go so often). I am allergic to all things with fur. The worst part with the dogs, is in the winter, when my environmental allergies are low, them touching me makes me break out in hives
It's sucky, but I just have to cover up with a blanket when we snuggle.
There is a perscritpion eye drop you can get to help with the itchy eyes (they are so miserable), and I rotate through Claritin-D, Allegra-D and regular Allegra. What are you taking now? Zyrtec kicked my azz, and I am a veteran allergy med taker.
haha, yes.....this does not go over well in my house. there is lots of yowling and paws reaching under the door trying to open it.
I hope you find something that works!
Maybe I will try drops first, since the itchy eyes are the main symptom. I was using this generic CVS allergy med, they were citrus flavored tabs that melted in your mouth.
ETA: And thanks everyone!
I would definitely get allergy tested to know exactly what you are allergic too (dander, siliva, other environmental things). I take 3 meds for allergies but thankfully I don't have pet allergies and DH also uses the prescription eye drops for his environmental allergies.
Immunotherapy can help, it just depends on the person and their response. My allergist is also doing sublingual immunotherapy instead of shots. It's currently experimental but it is approved in Europe and working towards FDA approval here. It's more convenient because you can do it at home rather than weekly doctor's appointments.
I would get a true HEPA filter vacuum (many made in the US aren't true HEPA) and use air purifiers. Of course removing them from where you sleep and removing carpeting can help a lot but since Keefer cuddles on my pillow every night and morning for a little bit I can fully understand why you wouldn't want to stop that.
I'm highly allergic to cats and somewhat allergic to dogs. We actually got Spike because my allergist said pitties were one of the least likely dogs to bother my allergies and the other dog options he gave us were just not working for me sooo that started the pit bull love affair, my allergies
I have been having a really tough time with sickness this year and I really think it's related a lot to all of the animals I come in contact with at BARCS. I'm going back to the allergist to tweak my meds and restart allergy shots in May but for now it's one illness after another.
For my house, since we have cats, they aren't (usually) allowed in our room, I have a HEPA filter and an allergist can rec a brand, a special cover for my mattress and pillow, and I wash my hands a ton. I also have asthma induced by the allergies so I have a breathing machine and meds for that. Go figure the crazy pet woman is so allergic! Hamsters, bunnies, and horses pretty much mean instant hives and throat closure for me.