Can people with allergies have a cat?

04.03.2023 12:25

What should you do if you want to become the owner of a tiny meowing lump, but allergies prevent you from doing so?

It may seem counterintuitive, but just because you or another family member has allergies doesn't mean you can't become a foster parent to a kitten.

There are several ways you can get around Mother Nature.

Firstly, you can get a cat of a hypoallergenic breed. Among them are Siberian, Javanese, Balinese, Oriental, Devon Rex, Donskoy and Canadian Sphynx and many others.

Some breeds have long, fluffy fur, others are hairless, but they all have one thing in common - they reduce the risk of allergies.

Kitty
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Secondly, replace curtains with roller blinds. It would seem that what is the connection between pets and curtains on the windows?

However, this question will disappear by itself if we take into account the fact that curtains play a significant role in the spread of allergens.

Any cat will not refuse to sit on the windowsill, but contact with curtains cannot be avoided, and they, in turn, perfectly trap allergens.

Thirdly, carpets are also banned. If you suffer from allergies, you have probably already gotten rid of long-pile rugs, but it is quite possible that small rugs, for example, by the front door or in the bathroom, remain.

They will also have to be removed, because allergens find refuge in carpets, and vacuuming is prohibited, as it only contributes to their spread.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources