If you need urgent support, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. To contact our Crisis Messenger (open 24/7) text THEMIX to 85258.
Options
Cat allergy
Former Member
Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
This could be kinda related to the itching thread i guess...!
How would you know if you were allergic to cats? i suppose its their fur. i mean like, what kind of symptoms?
iv never had a pet cat but iv spent time around other peoples cats and iv never had a problem, but my sister has recently moved back home and she brought her kitten with her and ever since then i have been so itchy ALL the time. its mainly my body and face that itches and my nose is unbearable. im sneezing more than usual too. it sort of feels like hayfever which i do get but obviously its not hayfever season.
i hope im not because the kitty is so cute
How would you know if you were allergic to cats? i suppose its their fur. i mean like, what kind of symptoms?
iv never had a pet cat but iv spent time around other peoples cats and iv never had a problem, but my sister has recently moved back home and she brought her kitten with her and ever since then i have been so itchy ALL the time. its mainly my body and face that itches and my nose is unbearable. im sneezing more than usual too. it sort of feels like hayfever which i do get but obviously its not hayfever season.
i hope im not because the kitty is so cute
0
Comments
Rule out any other changes first (change of weather, new washing powder etc) and see if anti-histamines make any difference.
Try antihistamines, they should bring you some relief. You might find with time you get used to it. Obvious things like don't let it in your room, or where your clothes get dried, and get keen on hoovering can make a big difference.