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Dealing With A Cat Allergy

November 13th, 2008 at 08:18am Under Cat Owner

By Steve Johnson

You are suspecting that you just might be allergic to your cat
but there is no way that Fluffy is going to be moving out of
your house. What to do? Dealing with a cat allergy can be
accomplished with a little diligence.

Finding out you are allergic to your cat can be heart breaking.

There are a variety of symptoms that can occur such as
sneezing, itchy watery eyes, runny nose, sinus infection,
headache, and a host of other mild to moderate symptoms that if
you are determined enough you can likely find some relief from
and still keep Fluffy. But there are also situations that are
severe and even life threatening which means you will have to
find your cat a new home. Lets assume your cat allergy is one
you can live with. So what to do?

Let’s first have a look at some of the other symptoms that can
be related to a cat allergy. The list is long – besides the
symptoms already mentions other symptoms include eye infections,
redness, swelling, itching, post nasal drip, hives, rashes,
itchy skin, plugged or poping ears, hoarseness, and coughing.
There may also be shortness of breath, wheezing, reoccurring
bronchitis which increases during tasks such as grooming or
cleaning the litter box.

They may also increase when vacuuming or dusting which stirs up
the dander. And often overlooked is that the allergy is
actually not with the cat but with the perfumes used in cat
products such as the litter. The cat allergy is caused buy
allergens commonly the sebum produced by your cat. So it’s not
the actual cat hair that causes the allergy but rather a protein
that is in the dander and the tiny particles are easily moved
around.

So how do you deal with a cat allergy? There are several
things you can try. HEPA filters are a great place to start.
HEPA filters situated in each room of your home as well as a
vacuum with a HEPA filter will certainly help reduce the
allergens.

Having your cat neutered or spayed can help your cat allergy
because it reduces the sebum level that is produced. Replace
carpets with flooring can make a big difference because carpet
traps not only cat dander but dust mites, and a host of other
allergy causing things.

Bathe your cat regularly and cover your pillows and mattress
with tight casings that can help. We spend half of our life
sleeping so it makes sense to also keep the cat out of the
bedroom. And of course you can also have the allergy shots that
are designed to desensitize you.

But wait! There are some natural remedies for dealing with a
cat allergy and some are very effective. Seek out the help of a
naturopath or do some research online. You can find several
products that might be beneficial.

First of all it is a well known fact that allergies including
your cat allergy are a result of an immune system that is
misfiring, so building your immune system and doing natural
things to help bring your body into balance can also be very
helpful.

Don’t ignore the simple fixes when you are dealing with a cat
allergy. Do it right and Fluffy will spend the rest of her days
with you in a life of luxury!

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Reinforcing Cat Training

November 8th, 2008 at 08:16am Under Cat Training

By Anita Hampton

Training animals in the zoo or circus is just like training the
cat at home. It starts by getting the tools necessary then
practicing daily until the pet does it right.

One of the most dreaded things that the cat can do to one’s
home is ruining the furniture with its sharp claws. Studies have
shown the cats do this to mark their territory - similar to
dogs that urinate in a certain place. To stop this bad behavior,
it is best to buy scratching posts and install them in areas the
cat frequents in the house.

Given that there are many types of scratching posts available
and cats can be picky, one should experiment with the different
kinds until one is able to find the kind that your cat will
love. When the cat does scratches the post instead of the
furniture, the pet should be praised and given food to let it
know it is correct and will get the same treatment again in the
future.

Another problem that cat owners face is waste. Should there be
some found lying in the house, it will make the house smell and
nobody wants that. To solve this, one should get a litter box
and teach the cat where to go when there is an urge.

This may take some to learn so you should be patient and
oversee the catís behavior. When the cat begins to show signs
that it is about to release, the person should pick the cat up
and rush it to the litter box. Hopefully, the pet will reach the
litter box in time but if not, then the owner should be prepared
to clean up the trail of waste left behind.

Since many people work or are gone for long periods of time,
one may come home to a house with waste in the living room or in
another part of the house. The best way to train the animal is
putting the waste in the litter box then bringing the cat to the
box for it to get used to the smell.

When the cat begins to do it on its own, then the pet should be
rewarded with praise and food.

There are many ways of teaching the cat how to behave if you
decide to keep it indoors. The best way is still reinforcing
that behavior instead of punishing the animal since it will make
the cat learn the rules of the house faster.

About the Author: Anita Hampton www.cat-health-tips.com

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