How to Deal with Cat Allergies
Effectively
Helpful
tips for living with cat allergy
Lions may be the kings of the jungle, but cats are definitely the kings of the
Internet and our hearts. If you have a deep love for felines and keep a cat at home, you should definitely make the
home comfortable for both of you. This is especially important if you’re aware of your cat allergies but don’t want
to give up your pet. So, in order to minimize the symptoms or completely avoid them, take a look at the following
tips. You might find those extremely helpful.

Ask your doctor for
advice
Depending on how serious your cat allergy may be, there are various types of
medications that your doctor can prescribe for your particular case. Of course, always listen to a professional’s
advice. Never buy meds on your own. After your examination, the doctor will decide what type of medicine is best
for you. For example, meds such as antihistamines, decongestants, allergy-reducing injections and even steroids can
be very helpful, but the perfect option for you depends solely on your thorough checkup.

Make an outdoor pet
space
If you live in a house with a garden, you can minimize contact with your cat but
still keep it as your lovely pet by creating its own space outside. So, stuff
like cat climbers and cat houses all positioned in a certain area of your garden can allow your cat freedom of
movement without contaminating your home with allergens.
Cat-free
areas
If you live in an apartment or simply don’t want to keep your cat outside, you can
still keep it at home, but you have to make sure that there are specific cat-free areas. For example, make sure
that your feline pet is not allowed in any of the rooms that you spend most of your time in. This is especially
important for your bedroom. You don’t want to sleep in a room full of allergens.

Groom your cat
regularly
Bathing your cat once a week and grooming it on a daily basis is essential when it
comes to keeping your cat allergies at bay. If you want to do these tasks yourself, make sure to wear an air filter
mask. Still, it would be best to ask someone from your household who’s not allergic to cats to do this job for you.
You can even hire a professional cat groomer. There are several cat accessories that would be very useful in this case. Allergen reducing shampoos as well as proper brushes
and combs that would cut down on shedding are must haves for an allergic cat owner.

Keep your home
clean
Proud cat owners who suffer from cat allergies should keep their homes pristine.
Regular cleaning is essential for removing allergens from floors, furniture and air. In that respect, make sure to
wipe your floors as often as possible. If you could get rid of carpets and rugs, that would be even better. Also,
give a wash to all pet toys and furniture covers that might be the source of allergens spreading around your home.
When you vacuum and use air purifiers, remember to replace your regular filters with
special HEPA filters; these will get rid of any
unwanted air particles more effectively. Moreover, an air filter mask is necessary when tending to these
chores.
It might not be ideal, but if you follow all of the above-mentioned tips, your
life together with your feline friend can get a lot better and you’ll be able to lead a quality lifestyle. Still,
there are some cases when allergies are so strong that none of the said tips prove to be beneficial. If your
allergy is extremely severe, it might be best to trust the care of your cat to a friend or family member. That way,
you’ll still be able to see and visit it.
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Author bio:
Diana Smith is a full time mom of two beautiful girls and a passionate writer. In her
free time she enjoys writing interesting and informative posts on women's health and fitness related
themes.
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