People with cats...

[thereisnodanaonlyz]

So I'm pretty allergic to them... bad sneezing, watery eyes/itching, trouble breathing, etc. etc. etc.

But I bought one yesterday (although can't take delivery until friday) because it was pretty awesome looking. 

Here's what I'm asking... Is it true that you can supposedly get some sort of shot by a doctor once a month (or quarter or something) that will prevent the allergies from occuring?  I know Claritin-D also helps but..... Can you also just grow accustomed to it and the symptoms go away over time?

Thanks.

[Loaded NightraiN]

I have 2, but i'm not sure... I'm not allergic.. Good luck though 

[Back Off Bitch]

I don't know about a shot, but there is definitely a medicine you get from a doctor...

[rds.06]

If you kill the cat you'll be fine, I believe you can only be allergic to the cat once its alive, when its dead you'll have no reaction to it. I mean your cat will be less fun dead but it'll save you having a reaction.

You can always get a few bits of string and some sticks and turn the dead cat into a puppet and play with it that way. Agreed it will take some imagination but a puppet cat can be fun, and you would'nt have to feed it, clean up after it, or give it exercise. Its win win.

[Dr. Blutarsky]

I have 4 cats and have never had an issue with them. It is very important to keep your place clean as possible regarding cat hair, that will help out a lot.

[CheapJon]

I hate cats, i want them to die, they are creepy to say the least

[Eazy E]

Can you also just grow accustomed to it and the symptoms go away over time?

Thanks.

I have heard that this is possible....  There were certain cats when I was younger that used to make my eyes VERY itchy and red, but I've stayed with numerous people over the past few years who have owned cats and my reactions haven't been very strong, if I even had a reaction.

[loretian]

I've had two different roommates who owned cats, and I'm allergic to cats.  I've found, for me, female cats are much more bearable.  I don't know if it's just my allergies or cats in general, but the females cause me very little problems.  The males are unbearable for me to be around, though.

I also found that I did build up a tolerance, but if I ever pet the cats, I had to make sure I washed my hands afterwards, and if I was around them for more than a few hours, it would start to bother me.   The main thing was to make sure they stayed out of my bedroom and I washed my hands after touching them.

[Butch Français]

I used to be allergic to cats back 10 years ago. couldn't stand to be around them for more than a few minutes. but now we have 2 cats, and I would say the allergy is about 85% gone. we have one female and one male, and I don't sense any difference in the two. I never have an allergic meltdown anymore due to the cats, but there are a very few times when my eyes and nose get a little bit runny.

otherwise, I suppose you can get some medicine against it. like I have medicine for my pollen allergy in the summer, Im sure there are meds against cat allergy.

good luck! they're definately a lot of fun to have around the house, especially if it's a hyper little fucker like our male!
but they can be damn annoying sometimes too
I hope you have several rooms, cos you should limit where they can go. when I get a house instead of a very open apartment, Im not gonna let them into the kitchen (other than for their meals) and the bedroom. as much fun as they are, it's not funny when they walk all over the kitchen counter with their dirty feet, and leave a heap of hair in the bed. the latter one will definately be bad for your allergy, as you might wake up in the middle of the night with an allergic fit.
other than this ( ), they're fun, and not much work to keep.

[Robman?]

If you kill the cat you'll be fine, I believe you can only be allergic to the cat once its alive, when its dead you'll have no reaction to it. I mean your cat will be less fun dead but it'll save you having a reaction.

You can always get a few bits of string and some sticks and turn the dead cat into a puppet and play with it that way. Agreed it will take some imagination but a puppet cat can be fun, and you would'nt have to feed it, clean up after it, or give it exercise. Its win win.

though, after a while the rotting stench would not outweigh the occasional sneeze.

[GNRreunioneventually]

i like cats, i think they're fun curious little creatures that are cute and can be tought to shit in a little box

i have 2 cats as well and don't have problems with allergies until this time of year or spring (cause the mixture of things in teh air and what not.......) other than that i'm fine. But if your not for sure go to the docter and ask

[Dr. Blutarsky]

Can't teach a dog to shit in a box.........

[freedom78]

Can't teach a dog to shit in a box.........

Yes you can. 

[Dr. Blutarsky]

Can't teach a dog to shit in a box.........

Yes you can. 

If you can teach my dog that I'll give you $1000 

[thereisnodanaonlyz]

wow.  you people rule.  thank you.  i'm probably not going to murder the cat like chad suggested, but i'll for sure love it & hang out with it. 

taking everyone's advice closely.  thanks, even chad's.  made me laugh.

[GNRreunioneventually]

can you post a pic for us to see your new kitty?

[thereisnodanaonlyz]

can you post a pic for us to see your new kitty?

yeah, yeah, yes definately.  thank you for asking.  i actually pick her up on friday... i guess the store said she's still too young to be sold, so last monday, they said "come back next friday and you can take her."  so i bought her on the monday and take delivery (haha like it's a car or something) this friday.  !!!

[Nightfall]

Can you also just grow accustomed to it and the symptoms go away over time?

Thanks.

Yes you can, like someone else already stated, keep your house clean of cathairs, and brush them on a regular basis, this will prevent the piling up of the dead skinparts. Also bath them "reguraly" say twice a year (you can use babyshampoo for that). I the beginning it could get really bad with your allergy, but as you didn't say you where also allergic to other things i think you can be fine after a while. Though i would recommend having some anti-allergic pills in reach for when it gets too bad...but don't use them as prescriped otherwise you will never get over it.

[Loaded NightraiN]

Wow, you assholes who want to kill them... I hope to christ you're joking... I could give a shit if you dont like them... But to want to kill them for that reason is sick....

[Sin Cut]

I hate cats, i want them to die, they are creepy to say the least

Talking about a creepy cat.

I was walking my dogs with a girl, so there just happened to be this stray cat.

So I figure I got two dogs, the cat will move.

But no! The thing was straight from that King-book Pet Sematary, first the sound was something i never heard before, then it attacked me and my dogs, so I yank my younger dog closer, since to her all cats are friends. So I'm slowly backing away and the cat is attacking, I try to kick it, but miss since I got one dog who want to chase it and one who, I can't even guess, maybe cuddle with it.

Finally there's no option than to retreat- which turns to a run with the freaking cat from hell chasing us.

I'm thinking I'll buy a gun.

The girl got nightmares (of the cat!) and I got....