Our love for these furry creatures has created a nation of cat owners, unfortunately millions of people deal with cat allergies everyday. The bad news is that a cure for cat allergies has not been found and that the best remedy to a pet allergy is avoiding being close to that pet. That is not a good option for many people, because we are all very attached to our cats. The good news is that we do have some quick remedies that can decrease the allergen exposure and address the symptoms
Restrict your cat’s access to specific rooms of your house; take your cat outside daily and brush it to prevent allergen-carrying hair from dispersing throughout your house
- Do not allow your cat in your bedroom and wash the sheets, the pillows, the drapes and anything you can from the bedroom or even replace them. This will help you to sleep well and the allergy symptoms will not bother you during the night.
- Clean the cat's litter box as often as you can - allergens can be found in.
- Try to find an anti-allergen spray, these deactivate allergens and can be found in supermarkets or online.
- Use medicine. Eye drops, antihistamines and aerosol inhalers will help you reduce your symptoms.
- Get tested by a specialist. This will help you to determine the exact source of your allergy and you can focus on that from now on.
- Use an allergen-proof vacuum cleaner bag, simply vacuuming will not help remove all the allergens in your home.
- Increase the ventilation in your home, either through buying an air cleaner, an air conditioning unit or just by keeping the windows open as much as you can.
- Bathing and cleaning a cat as often as possible definitely helps, although the kitten may not like it. Cat dander is more than just cat hair. It has skin cells, saliva and even proteins. All of those mean allergens and we need to get rid of as many of them as we can.
- If you have a lawn, try to make sure the cat is not around when you’re mowing and rinse its feet after it comes in from outside.
- Practice hand hygiene. Wash your hands as much as you can, even if you have not touched a cat recently. You might have touched a surface that has allergens on it and you might transfer it to your face or eyes, symptoms may be triggered. It does not hurt to be sure your hands are clean.
- Do not leave your clothes around the house, especially in areas where your cat spends a lot of time, cats will inevitably use them as a bed.
- Take care of your cat's diet. A cat with a balanced diet will have healthier skin, fur and claws making them less likely to spread allergens.
Keep these tips in mind and you will cope with your cat allergy a lot easier.
