Minimize Cat Allergies - Sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, rashes and hives --- these are all symptoms of cat allergy. If symptoms are moderate to mild, there are ways to minimize them. Do not you get rid of your cat. By reducing the amount of cat hair you are exposed to on a daily basis, you can better manage your symptoms. Changes in your home environment and in order to do with your cat to interact is the key.
How to Minimize Cat Allergies
Establish cat-free zone in your house. Designate seat for yourself that your cat is not allowed on. Keep it covered. Consider making one room of house entirely cat-free so that you have place to retire when allergy symptoms are at their worst. Do not allow your cat in your bedroom.
Remove carpeting and replace with hardwood flooring. If this is not possible, steam-clean carpeting. Vacuum carpet twice weekly using vacuum equipped with HEPA high efficiency particulate air filter. Use powders that are formulated to reduce allergens on carpet. These are available at most pet stores.
Place HEPA air purifiers in each room of house. Change filters on purifiers regularly, following instructions included with air purifiers.
Ask family member or friend to do cat-related chores, such as vacuuming, cleaning cat's litter box and grooming cat.
Bayour cat. Consult your veterinarian regarding shampoos and products you can use to reduce allergens. In between bathing, use pet wipes to remove dander from your cat. Brush your cat daily to remove loose fur, which harbors dander.
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