Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Can I be allergic to one cat and not the other?

My family just adopted a new cat about a week and a half ago. She's a 7 month old short hair calico. Little doll. But lately, I've noticed my allergies have been going crazy? I thought it was because of the pollen in the air, but when I'm away from home, I'm absolutely fine. But as soon as I get home, my allergies go nuts. I can't see, my throat gets itchy, and I can't stop sneezing. I think I'm starting to break out it hives as well.



I'd say it was just the new cat, but we already had a cat before her. He has never affected me at all, and I've had him for a year (long hair, year old black male), while I've had her for a week, and I'm practically dying. Explanation please?

Can I be allergic to one cat and not the other?
Different cats can have different types of dander and that is usually what triggers allergic reactions.

I had regular house cats and then my sister brought home an Irish Point and boy did I have a terrrible reaction to this cat.

Of course we didn't know what was causing the problem at first but fortunately our Dr. also happens to be a cat person and made the connection.

The cat had to go live some where else.

You should check with your Dr. and you may also want to find out if the cat had been treated with anything (flea powder) just to rule that out too.

Good luck.
Reply:maybe because its a new cat. or it has something in its fur.
Reply:you have no maybe allergies


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