Cat Allergy Remedy

If you love cats, chances are you would like to have one as a pet. Sometimes, cat allergies might keep you from having a cat share your space. However, there are ways you can combat cat allergies, without having to give up your feline friend.

  1. Keeping Clean

    • A clean space is important, but essential if you have allergies. Many of the allergic reactions you might be getting don't come from the cat himself, but from his fur and dander. If you set a strict cleaning schedule for yourself and stick to it, you can vacuum and dust away much of your allergy problems. Depending on how severe your cat allergies are, you might need to vacuum floors and furniture and dust surfaces anywhere from once a week to once a day.

    Limited Access

    • Even though you love your cat, your allergies will do better if you limit the areas in which your cat can go. Keeping your cat out of your bathroom and your bedroom will keep those areas clean and free of cat dander and hair. Because many allergies can get worse as you sleep, keeping your cat away from you while you are sleeping, and off of your bedding, will help lessen your allergies. For many people, this is enough to allow them to enjoy having a cat.

    Keeping the Cat Clean

    • Many cats that are not kept clean are actually worse for allergies than cats that are. Brush your cat regularly, or have a family member do so, and dispose of loose hair. At least once a week, use a throw-away cat cleaning wipe to get dander and loose hair away from your cat. The cleaner you keep your cat, the more you will be able to enjoy being around your cat. If your cat is clean, he can even be near you without you having the usual allergy symptoms to worry about.