can cat allergies develop over time

Allergies have a genetic basis but not always to the same allergen. Two parents with allergies (50% chance of developing allergies), one parent 30%. It is possible that it is an allergy, however make sure the cat wasn't bathed with anything, I reacted with hives once to the shampoo I used on a puppy at work.

yes its possible to suddenly develop new allergies at any point in your life if your immune system isn't stable. they make shampoos and stuff to cut the dander your fuzzy friend gives off. try them and if your throat gets better its the cat. (if you can get puss used to the regular cleanings and be either diligent with the vacuum or get rid of your carpet you might be able to keep the cat even with a mild allergy.

I was told with my first they don't develop allergies until the age of 1 or 2 yrs. I can't remember which. It's been 5 yrs ago lol. Having a cat will actually help build up their immune system.

Some allergen exposure control methods are to clean very well daily (vacuum, sweep, dust), keep the cat out of your bedroom, wash your hands after playing with the cat, and shower before bed. If you can train the cat to tolerate a bath that would be beneficial as well. Otherwise you could try wiping its coat with a damp cloth regulary. There are ways to live with pet allergies and keep the pet.

Mine even scratches me on the hands and I think, transfers the residue from his claws to me producing little red itchy whelps on my hands. I have to wash my hands every time I touch that cat.

I figure if people can build up resistance to antihistamines that it would be reasonable to assume that the same thing can happen to the cat. I generally give her the Zyrtec when the allergies are bothering her the most so that I don't give her too much.

ve had an allergy test this is why you know that you are have animal dander allergies. Do you have a dog, cat , bunny or hamster as a pet ? Just wondering. Be well.

The chances are very low. Allergies can be hereditary but sense no one else is the chances are very low. I have a cat and I am 36 weeks. My fiance and I aren't allergic neither are our other 2 kids.

t really developed any new allergies except my dogs hair makes me break out from time to time. But the allergies I do have have gotten worse (lavender, nickel, basil).

at the hospital, they took a regular cat scan, and told me my sinuses were filled with fluid and my eustation tube in my right was filled, and that the fluid looks as if it was in there for a long time, they went over a lot of questions with me, and they said a very long dose of antibiotics would eventually shrink the swelling and then clear the tubes...well its been almost 2 years now and i havent had vertigo in over a year, cause my right ear wont open..

or if I can stand the symptoms then I can keep her around... is this a problem that will become serious or can I just keep her around? Please reply.

hi and welcome to our cat forum, I hope we can help with some answers. feline acne is usually related to the use of plastic as you have found out, you will control or eliminate the problem by using glass or ceramic dishes. the scabs on his neck are usually an allergic response to fleas/dust/mites/diet/chemicals etc....its very common!

Allergic reactions can show a waxing and waning phenomenon. They can improve or worsen with time. Also it is possible to develop new allergies, you could develop new allergic reactions to food or other substances. You will only have to closely monitor. If you haven't undergone formal allergy testing, that might be beneficial. Under a doctor's supervision, foods that have caused allergies in the past can sometimes be added slowly back into the diet.

hi and welcome, yes cats can develop allergies at any time like we can...to food, or household cleaners, candles, room sprays(any chemical) or flea bite dermatitis from even a single flea bite. I will send you a link or two to do some reading. come back with more questions if we can help..this is actually very common. I am soooo glad you aren't using the prozac, in my experience this is rarely due to stress and I sure don't like drugging kitties... www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.

How do y'all deal with cat allergies?!?!? I've just recently become super allergic to my best friends cat's and I wanna be able to go see her without her cats killing me!!! (or me wanting to kill myself for that matter!) It's really bad, and my eyes, ears, throat, nose and basically whole body have really become anti-cats lately :( What should I do?!?!?! Thanks for the tips and suggestions friends!

I still use and wear the same materials as before this incident happened, so I was wondering if this is allergies and if someone can develop allergies later on in life to things they were never allergic too? I've also had cases where my exposed legs would become completely red and itchy (like a sunburnt) even though I've only walked outside for 15 minutes with my arms exposed too (but nothing happened to them.) This redness comes very rarely though..

t mean to sound obtuse, but a specialist of what? Cats? Allergies? Cat allergies? Do these specialists have a title or a specific field of study that I can begin searching for one by?

It seems to start right about the time my allergies get bad. It lasts for a couple of days and then he is fine. I was just curious because he acts fine other than the few symptoms he has.

I flea bombed the house and am still feeling bites. I itch all over and develop bad rash. I have used hydrocortisone cream and antihistamine such as zyrtec and benadryl and had some prednisone on hand and it is the only thing that seems to help. I hope to eradicate the fleas, but in the meantime what can I do to repel them from biting and relieve this itching?

are you using any chemicals to clean your floors or carpets...allergies in pets or people can develop at any time..not necessarily due to using something NEW. remember these chemicals like frontline(or any of them) are strong pesticides...over use can also cause reactions... http://www.simplesteps.org/greenpaws-products#/h/+/+/+ I will send you a site to do more reading abt flea control in the home.

Oh yes, absolutely. Our bodies reactions to allergies can change every so many years, so, yes, it is possible to have ones you have never had before.

You want to make sure that your kitty continues to eat, even if you have to force feed him after a few days, because cats who don't eat for a prolonged period of time can develop feline hepatic lipidosis, or fatty liver disease. While this is more common in overweight cats, it can affect any cat who goes for a long time without eating.

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