I recently got a new kitten. However, it's making my allergies go nutty. I've heard somewhere that being around the animal all the time will eventually help suppress the allergies. Is this at all accurate or an old wives tale?
>>2274375
Different animal but I used to be allergic to my guinea pigs. Whenever I cleaned their cage I wouldn't be able to stop sneezing and my eyes would get painfully watery and itchy. Now whenever I clean their cage I only sneeze a few times so I would say that contact does help your allergies become less severe.
>>2274375
Cat allergies can be cured pretty easily, ask your doctor
>>2274375
It can happen but it may not be true for every individual case. I too am allergic and got a cat. Spending time with her and regularly washing my hands and brushing her fur (preferably not in your room) did help me get used to her. Other cats still triggered my allergy but she rarely. It's certainly worth a try but should this method not work for you, you can still ask your doctor for a solution.
>>2274408
Cured or treated?
>>2274443
Idk the difference, english isn't my natige language
>>2274375
>I recently got a new kitten
Check its fur. Right now. If there's fleas. Maybe that's the cause of your own itchy problem.
>>2274375
Get some Cetirizine. It's allergy medicine and has no drowsy side effects. It's a miracle for cat owners. You can get a year's supply at Costco for like $10-15. It's called Aller-Tec there but it's Cetirizine.