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Jeremy Lowe wrote:
Mary, As a CIE (Certified Indoor Environmentalist) I often am called to help people deal with asthma in their homes. Jeremy, this is wonderful information because I have allergies--was tested and am most intensely allergic to dust, mold, cats and one kind of tree that is indigenous to the northeast but does not grow where I currently live. So-- I am very lucky to have been spared the plant allergies, but when one is allergic to dust and mold it is like being allergic to the world! And .... of course, I live with two cats. When I was diagnosed as allergic to cats my baby was 16. Get rid of her? HELL no! In fact I got another and when my 1st cat died, adopted an adult from a shelter. I love cats, and the level of allergic reaction I have is just annoying, not life-threatening. However--lately I have been wheezing. My father and sister have asthma, so I wonder if I do or will. Point: for me and my cat, all of your suggestions are very helpful. Mary, in 18 plus years of dealing with IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) issues in homes and offices, I have found that these "triggers" widely vary from person to person. Triggers may be bug and pest dander, household dusts, mycotoxins released from molds, and even chemicals may trigger severe asthmatic reactions. What we do: I have hepa filters in all the rooms where creatures sleep, including mine. We have professionals clean ever two weeks. I could do a better job of dusting in between--those static "Swiffer" things look pretty good. I was the bedding often, but I imagine getting a mattress cover that "seals in" dust mites might be good, you think? I was giving Cheeks and Buddha baths about 4 times a year, but gave up bathing Cheeks as she appears to be convinced I am about to murder her--every time. What is pretty funny is that I take her to the vet for allergy shots but I am allergic to her and just take over-the- counter antihistamines. I love Claritin, hate benedryl as the latter dries me out and makes me sleepy. First and foremost is humidity control. We must maintain a relative humidity of less than 55% year round in the home to prevent mold growth and to reduce the life cycle of dust mites which are a well documented allergen. How does one do this, Jeremy? And what is wrong with my vet who told me to put a humidifier under the place where my Cheeks likes to hang out and look out the window? He had me thinking moisture was best? Third we need to reduce and eliminate if at all possible the use of chemical based cleaning agents in our home since many chemical sensitivities are documented to be involved with humans with asthma. I had not thought of this. I will research it. I always sneeze in the bathroom but I thought that was mold induced. Now as I said before, this is for humans, but since our feline friends are at ground level often they are even more susceptible to these allergens and chemicals and molds. Thanks so much for taking the time to give us your good ideas. |
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GAUBSTER2 wrote:
My oh my, there just doesn't seem to be any disease that the BARF diet folks can't cure with this fad diet. You really are an ass, Steve. Lauren, grow up and quit calling names. Why are you so defensive? I think you are an *ss too. |
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GAUBSTER2 wrote:
My oh my, there just doesn't seem to be any disease that the BARF diet folks can't cure with this fad diet. You really are an ass, Steve. Lauren, grow up and quit calling names. Why are you so defensive? I think you are an *ss too. |
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From: "Mary"
Jeremy, this is wonderful information because I have allergies--was tested and am most intensely allergic to dust, mold, cats and one kind of tree that is indigenous to the northeast but does not grow where I currently live. So-- I am very lucky to have been spared the plant allergies, but when one is allergic to dust and mold it is like being allergic to the world! And ... of course, I live with two cats. When I was diagnosed as allergic to cats my baby was 16. Get rid of her? HELL no! Mary, I also had allergies to mold, dust. I used a homeopathic remedy and I swear by it. Every summer I would have allergies all season long. Now I just take it at the beginning of the season and I'm set to go. My husband is allergic to cats and he takes their "animal dander" formula and it's helped him a lot. It's made by BioAllers and is available at most any health food store. Here's their website: http://www.natrabio.com/prodmanage/bioallers.htm Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm |
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Mary wrote: "Karen M." wrote in message ... Mary, there is indeed an allergy test for cats - it's expensive in the short run, but in the long run it could save you a lot of headaches and $$$ if LG is indeed exacerbated by other allergies. Thanks for letting me know! Have you had this done to your cat? No, just the dog, though he is officially a "big cat" in my house. I would ask your vet about and hopefully he/she can make a referral to a certified vet dermatologist. On a personal note, I have a dog with a skin condition/allergies/food sensitivities and one can make the other worse. It's a constant battle, but after taking him to a dermatologist I have a better handle on it. For cats there's not as many commercial choices - you either pretty much need to go prescription or have a specialist help you formulate a homemade cooked or raw diet, and it looks like Lauren has that well covered. Did your vet mention if there are any special shampoos that could help? He didn't. But the bumps are very tiny and Cheeky seems unaware of them, so there are no open lesions. They are tiny hard bumps. Oral steroids vs. shots that may help lessen side effects and/or different formulations? I will call and ask him. The reason they did shots originally was because she and I were new to each other. Literally the first night I brought her home from the shelter she had an asthma attack. The vet said he thought we had enough to do getting used to one another without me giving her a pill every day. Do you know of any benefit oral steroids may have over shots? The dermatologist indicated they are less harsh on the system than the shots, since you can give them at will when the itching flares up, rather than shots, which just stay in the systems for weeks. I would definitely consider a visit to the specialist, I learned a lot more from the one I saw than the 4 vets I took Bub to previously about his condition. HTH! Helps a lot, and I will see about a specialist. I don't want her to have the itchy sores that others mention these little bumps can turn into. Thank you for your help. You're welcome K |
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Mary wrote: "Karen M." wrote in message ... Mary, there is indeed an allergy test for cats - it's expensive in the short run, but in the long run it could save you a lot of headaches and $$$ if LG is indeed exacerbated by other allergies. Thanks for letting me know! Have you had this done to your cat? No, just the dog, though he is officially a "big cat" in my house. I would ask your vet about and hopefully he/she can make a referral to a certified vet dermatologist. On a personal note, I have a dog with a skin condition/allergies/food sensitivities and one can make the other worse. It's a constant battle, but after taking him to a dermatologist I have a better handle on it. For cats there's not as many commercial choices - you either pretty much need to go prescription or have a specialist help you formulate a homemade cooked or raw diet, and it looks like Lauren has that well covered. Did your vet mention if there are any special shampoos that could help? He didn't. But the bumps are very tiny and Cheeky seems unaware of them, so there are no open lesions. They are tiny hard bumps. Oral steroids vs. shots that may help lessen side effects and/or different formulations? I will call and ask him. The reason they did shots originally was because she and I were new to each other. Literally the first night I brought her home from the shelter she had an asthma attack. The vet said he thought we had enough to do getting used to one another without me giving her a pill every day. Do you know of any benefit oral steroids may have over shots? The dermatologist indicated they are less harsh on the system than the shots, since you can give them at will when the itching flares up, rather than shots, which just stay in the systems for weeks. I would definitely consider a visit to the specialist, I learned a lot more from the one I saw than the 4 vets I took Bub to previously about his condition. HTH! Helps a lot, and I will see about a specialist. I don't want her to have the itchy sores that others mention these little bumps can turn into. Thank you for your help. You're welcome K |
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"PawsForThought" wrote in message ... . My little Meesha has it too. Sure she does, "Me Too" Lauren.... Lemme guess: She developed asthma from eating Science Diet....? In my particular case, we see a hollistic vet, and we switched her to a homemade raw diet, as well as using natural remedies, which has been greatly beneficial. Are you now saying you switched your cat to a raw diet specifically as part of a therapeutic plan ro treat her asthma, or was her development of asthma and subsequent switch to a raw diet coincidental to your au naturel fanatical obsession? Didn't you say you switched all your animals to a raw at the same time? Do try to keep your conjured up stories and built-to-suit-experiences in some kind chronological order.... Asthma and granulomas can indicate a weak immune system, More of your au naturel fanatic cult nonsense.... Most cats with either or both diseases are otherwise healthy. Both diseases have multiple causes, the most common causes are hypersensitivity and genetic predisposition. The prevalence of asthma in the Siamese is 5 times higher than in the general feline population -- which *strongly* suggests a genetic predisposition. There is no breed predilection for EGC, but the prevalence of indolent ulcer is higher in females. |
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