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[boogi3]

Hi all,
As you know, I adopted two kitties over two weeks ago. I'm wondering if my 10 month old is allergic to them. He's been all snotty and itchy eyes/nose and it seems to be getting worse. He's all congested, etc. I know I'm allergic to cats, but I've never cared. He's on zyrtec (and me) but it does not seem to help. I would give up my love for cats in a heartbeat if he's allergic so he would not have to be miserable. Can anyone give me some advice?

Sheri

[LoveThem]

I would think it would take longer than 6 months to build an immunity. So maybe he wasn't allergic. Have you talked with your doctor about whether this is a baby cold that does happen? Does the baby play with the cats...touch their fur?

My allergy to cats was the dander in their fur. I found if I pet them and then touch my eyes...they would become all red and very itchy. But if I washed my hands before touching my face...I had no problem. And I did notice that after having them for over 16 years it has been quite a while since I had any itching from touching cause over the years I may not always run to the kitchen after I pet them. They were indoor cats and very clean. The only problem that remained was if I get a cat scratch...the skin becomes itchy and I have to wash it with soap and water and if possible put Ungentine to stop the itching. But the cats were very careful to keep the claws in. Once in a while walking across me they would forget and get my skin on my legs. I never had congestion and all the other symptoms you mention except when I have a cold. Were you originally allergic to Babe? and what symptoms did you have?

I would ask the baby's doctor for advice and hopefully it will clear up and be a normal cold. With my new young cat, Lucky, the vet told me if I wanted to clean him off without a bath to get rid of the shelter smell clinging to him, to get some Cat Wipes at Petsmart. I did that and it did work. They look like a large tissue and you can wipe off the cats fur. Maybe that would help clean off the saliva that may come when they clean themselves...I think that might cause an allergy but I don't know.
You might try using something like that and see if it helps what's in the air or what's in their fur.

I really don't have the answers. These are only thoughts that may help or give you some ideas that do help. But I would discuss it with the baby doctor and see if he has any suggestions how to tell what is happening. Good Luck. Sorry I can't be of more help.