Help I’m allergic to Cats…

If you’re like me, you can’t enter a room or a house of a cat owner without your eyes swelling or tearing up. Pet allergies are difficult to deal with especially when you love pets. Studies show that approximately 15 percent of the population is allergic to dogs or cats. An estimated 1/3 of Americans who are allergic to cats (Around 2 million people) own at least one cat in their household.

What is a Cat Allergy?

Cat allergies are a result of personal grooming. When a cat grooms it licks itself all over its body leaving saliva. The saliva dries on the fur leaving protein antigen. These allergens then become airborne and attach themselves to walls, rugs, cloths, furniture and so on. Cats also produce allergens through their saliva and urine.

Cat allergy symptoms include wheezing, sneezing, hives, and eyes swelling and sometimes watering. If you’re allergic to cats and respond to any of these symptoms, you should consult an allergist for recommendations.  Read Entire Article