Cat Allergy. Do you sneeze the moment a cat walks into the room?

Cat Allergy. Does your ankle itch after a cat has rubbed up against your skin? These are just two of the many common afflictions seen with presence of a cat related problem. This can be frustrating and at times devastating.

This can stem from a host of reasons. Some individuals are vunerable to cat saliva. If a cat were to lick your wrist you might see a case of hives erupt. Another example is if you were to pet a cat that had just bathed himself. Cats often clean themselves by licking their entire body. The saliva from the cat is present on their hair. It is then transferred to your hand.

Moments later you notice your eye itches, so you rub it. You have just transferred the cat saliva to your eye. Within minutes your eye swells up as if someone had punched you in the eye. The more you rub it, the more it itches. It is a viscous cycle. Take some Benadryl immediately. The antihistamines will help to squelch your adverse reaction.

Cat hair and dander can also pose a problem to those with adverse reaction to cats. Petting a cat transfers allergens to your hands and body. The obvious thing to do is not pet the cat. However, this will not always solve the problem. There may be cat hair and dander on the chair you sit in. Leaning and rubbing up against this hair can cause irritation and an adverse reaction as well.

It is important to have antihistamine medication on hand if you are going to near a cat. Some individuals may have an extreme cat allergy. This person should carry an epinephrine shot with them at all times in the event that they sink into anaphylactic shock. It is better to be safe then sorry when it comes to a cat allergy.

If you believe that you might suffer from a cat allergy then avoid a cat filled environment at all times. If you must be in an environment that contains a cat make sure to keep the environment clean to minimize the amount of cat dander. Consult your physician for further recommendations.