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allergies started when kitten hit 8months? common?
My wife and I got a kitten about 9 months ago, and neither of us had any problems at all until just recently when it's become clear y wife is now allergic to our nearly full grown kitten. Since nothing else has changed in the environment, and she has fewer allergy symptoms the more she's not around him, we're 99% sure that Tigger is the issue. I've read the steps to reducing the impact of cat allergies and we'll start implementing them. http://www.fanciers.com/cat-faqs/mis...wner_allergies http://cats.about.com/od/allergiesan...ergictocat.htm However, I'm curious to know if it's common for dander, proteins, or whatever triggers the allergies to become more of a problem as a cat matures? Thanks so much for any insight. k PS Is it also common for a cat to play fetch better than most dogs? Seems I've got a weird one in Tigger! http://toddh.net/photo/tigger.jpg |
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... [snip] However, I'm curious to know if it's common for dander, proteins, or whatever triggers the allergies to become more of a problem as a cat matures? Can't answer your specific question, but I had a sable Burmese for many years and had no problems until I moved to an area that had a strong negative effect on my sinuses (Central Illinois). I found myself allergic to my Burmese - couldn't touch or hug her without sinuses getting weird. Had NO problem with the other two cats (a Lilac Siamese and a gray cat). Once I moved to another area where my allergies calmed down (not so much corn g), I was no longer allergic to the Burmese. (BTW I never stopped hugging her - just got more careful about washing hands frequently.) Anyhoo, you might check to see if your wife is allergic to something else that might be making her more sensitive to the kitten. Good luck. PS Is it also common for a cat to play fetch better than most dogs? Seems I've got a weird one in Tigger! I've never had a dog, but my several of my cats have been very good at fetching, and not just the purebreds (Burmese & Siamese) but also the moggies. I currently have an 11 lb Calico mixed breed (former stray) who is absolutely TIRELESS about fetching toys. Gail |
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... [snip] However, I'm curious to know if it's common for dander, proteins, or whatever triggers the allergies to become more of a problem as a cat matures? Can't answer your specific question, but I had a sable Burmese for many years and had no problems until I moved to an area that had a strong negative effect on my sinuses (Central Illinois). I found myself allergic to my Burmese - couldn't touch or hug her without sinuses getting weird. Had NO problem with the other two cats (a Lilac Siamese and a gray cat). Once I moved to another area where my allergies calmed down (not so much corn g), I was no longer allergic to the Burmese. (BTW I never stopped hugging her - just got more careful about washing hands frequently.) Anyhoo, you might check to see if your wife is allergic to something else that might be making her more sensitive to the kitten. Good luck. PS Is it also common for a cat to play fetch better than most dogs? Seems I've got a weird one in Tigger! I've never had a dog, but my several of my cats have been very good at fetching, and not just the purebreds (Burmese & Siamese) but also the moggies. I currently have an 11 lb Calico mixed breed (former stray) who is absolutely TIRELESS about fetching toys. Gail |
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"Gail Futoran" wrote in message ... wrote in message ... [snip] However, I'm curious to know if it's common for dander, proteins, or whatever triggers the allergies to become more of a problem as a cat matures? Can't answer your specific question, but I had a sable Burmese for many years and had no problems until I moved to an area that had a strong negative effect on my sinuses (Central Illinois). I found myself allergic to my Burmese - couldn't touch or hug her without sinuses getting weird. Had NO problem with the other two cats (a Lilac Siamese and a gray cat). Once I moved to another area where my allergies calmed down (not so much corn g), I was no longer allergic to the Burmese. (BTW I never stopped hugging her - just got more careful about washing hands frequently.) Anyhoo, you might check to see if your wife is allergic to something else that might be making her more sensitive to the kitten. Good luck. PS Is it also common for a cat to play fetch better than most dogs? Seems I've got a weird one in Tigger! I've never had a dog, but my several of my cats have been very good at fetching, and not just the purebreds (Burmese & Siamese) but also the moggies. I currently have an 11 lb Calico mixed breed (former stray) who is absolutely TIRELESS about fetching toys. That's a damn big Calico, is she overweight? Ours is currently around 11 lbs, although she probably should be 7-8. She's currently on a diet. Gail |
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"Gail Futoran" wrote in message ... wrote in message ... [snip] However, I'm curious to know if it's common for dander, proteins, or whatever triggers the allergies to become more of a problem as a cat matures? Can't answer your specific question, but I had a sable Burmese for many years and had no problems until I moved to an area that had a strong negative effect on my sinuses (Central Illinois). I found myself allergic to my Burmese - couldn't touch or hug her without sinuses getting weird. Had NO problem with the other two cats (a Lilac Siamese and a gray cat). Once I moved to another area where my allergies calmed down (not so much corn g), I was no longer allergic to the Burmese. (BTW I never stopped hugging her - just got more careful about washing hands frequently.) Anyhoo, you might check to see if your wife is allergic to something else that might be making her more sensitive to the kitten. Good luck. PS Is it also common for a cat to play fetch better than most dogs? Seems I've got a weird one in Tigger! I've never had a dog, but my several of my cats have been very good at fetching, and not just the purebreds (Burmese & Siamese) but also the moggies. I currently have an 11 lb Calico mixed breed (former stray) who is absolutely TIRELESS about fetching toys. That's a damn big Calico, is she overweight? Ours is currently around 11 lbs, although she probably should be 7-8. She's currently on a diet. Gail |
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wrote in message ... My wife and I got a kitten about 9 months ago, and neither of us had any problems at all until just recently when it's become clear y wife is now allergic to our nearly full grown kitten. Since nothing else has changed in the environment, and she has fewer allergy symptoms the more she's not around him, we're 99% sure that Tigger is the issue. I've read the steps to reducing the impact of cat allergies and we'll start implementing them. http://www.fanciers.com/cat-faqs/mis...wner_allergies http://cats.about.com/od/allergiesan...ergictocat.htm There are too many causes of allergies. Your wife should see an allergist and be tested before you conclude it is the cat. It may well be the cat, but you don't know until testing. My wife thought she was allergic to cats. I talked her into testing, and it revealed no allergy to cats. Dick |
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wrote in message ... My wife and I got a kitten about 9 months ago, and neither of us had any problems at all until just recently when it's become clear y wife is now allergic to our nearly full grown kitten. Since nothing else has changed in the environment, and she has fewer allergy symptoms the more she's not around him, we're 99% sure that Tigger is the issue. I've read the steps to reducing the impact of cat allergies and we'll start implementing them. http://www.fanciers.com/cat-faqs/mis...wner_allergies http://cats.about.com/od/allergiesan...ergictocat.htm There are too many causes of allergies. Your wife should see an allergist and be tested before you conclude it is the cat. It may well be the cat, but you don't know until testing. My wife thought she was allergic to cats. I talked her into testing, and it revealed no allergy to cats. Dick |
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