When my husband and I first started dating he said he was allergic to cats; I told him the cat was here first... He started taking antihistamine everyday, 8 years later we are all still together. The cat and I decided to keep him.

@melissaandreag

4 жыл бұрын

ThePrincessmorbid yassss 👏🏼

@youngraines851

4 жыл бұрын

Love your firm response. As a former volunteer in a cat sanctuary, I've seen quite a number of women (sorry, "spineless" women) who for the hopes of being married, would forsake their feline companions. Who knows, if they could abandon their feline friends for the sake of promised marriages by these men, what's not to say that these same men may not desert them in the future or near future. Good for you to stand firm. So VERY HAPPY that you are a wonderful family TOGETHER! Cheers!

@ReettaJ

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I had the pretty much same conversation with my now husband on the first date. "I have a cat, and we're a baggage deal, no discussion." I think my cat decided to keep him before I did :D I'm actually allergic myself, but it's just something I choohe to live with. I'll trade some sneezing and stuffed nose for a life with cats any time. It's totally worth it.

@RedRoseSeptember22

4 жыл бұрын

@@youngraines851 Not me! I'd be like the CAT stays!

@bluefire310

4 жыл бұрын

Melissa Andrea Gutiérrez x. Xoxoo boboxbo. O zoo. Oh. O do bxx. X. Do oozxox x o.

Plot twist: Drummer was never allergic, he was simply inspired to play better when Jackson was in his underwear.

@lizryan6289

4 жыл бұрын

😻😻😻😻😻

@ChaCha-wf2iu

4 жыл бұрын

He was hot for Jackson

@ItsJustLisa

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@RedRoseSeptember22

4 жыл бұрын

LOL XD

@aking3624

4 жыл бұрын

😼😺

When I first started fostering cats, I was horribly allergic. So much sneezing, congestion, and itchiness. But after a few weeks and daily antihistamines, my symptoms subsided. I eventually forgot to take the allergy medicine and I didn't have any allergic reaction at all. I'm so happy!

@ArawnNox

4 жыл бұрын

Thats how it goes with me these days. For a couple of months I'll be having bad sneezes and congestion and mild asthma attacks, but then I'll adjust and be fine. Its different for every animal.

@KirstenMarie_MS3

4 жыл бұрын

That's how allergy shots work too... regular exposure to the allergen can actually desensitize the immune system so the mast cells are no longer releasing histamine or at least less. Doesn't work for everyone. Possibly why children who grow up with pets have lower rates of allergies and asthma as well.

@IfersInklings

4 жыл бұрын

Kirsten Marie grew up with cats. I’m severely allergic to cats. Tried allergy shots. I took them weekly for 2 years and never got to a point that I wasn’t having severe reactions to go on maintenance. I love cats. I’d love to have one again. ☹️

@morpher728

3 жыл бұрын

I'm allergic to cats but after a few months of living with one I loose my symptoms. If i stop living with them they'll come back.

@MiaHessMusic

3 жыл бұрын

I get allergy shots! I'm more allergic to horses and hay than cats! So when I was a kid and riding horses a lot I took prescription allergy meds. Worked great! Still does!

Bruh I live in a constant drip of benydryl because I freaking love my cat

@cecilcaplinger3622

4 жыл бұрын

Can 100% relate!

@sharshar1011

4 жыл бұрын

Me..ow too! Benadryl & 20mg of Famotidine

@rmn2149

4 жыл бұрын

How are you awake!?

@KirstenMarie_MS3

4 жыл бұрын

@@rmn2149 Tolerance.

@f3rrrmi

4 жыл бұрын

the power of love lol

Ended up being allergic to cat litter dust. Switched to pellet litter, and got an air purifier. All good now :)

@winykittygirl

4 жыл бұрын

Really.... I was thinking of changing my cats litter.. good to know!!👌👌🌹💕

@fredericapanon207

4 жыл бұрын

I had a cat that ended up being sensitive to scented litter. He licked all the hair off his perianal region because he was itchy there. That went away when I went back to the regular unscented cat litter.

@erinmcquade4715

4 жыл бұрын

Loving a corn cob eco litter, it smells like corn on the cob boiling or corn silk, it requires a large tracking mat, it clumps very well, and it traps odour beautifully! Weights next to nothing, costs a bit more, and preserves the finish of my two double long hairs as it is dust free.

@winykittygirl

4 жыл бұрын

@@erinmcquade4715 was it difficult to transition your cats to it??

@FrankeyVoodoo

4 жыл бұрын

I switched to a tofu pellet litter recently and there is none of that fine dust that got up my nose and in my eyes. It smells faintly of vanilla and there is zero pee smell!!

I was told my whole life that I was allergic to cats because I played with a stray cat as a kid and broke out. Turns out I'm actually allergic to fleabites

@Carlita7054

3 жыл бұрын

Lucky you! You can have kitties comfortably!

@miguelangeljerez_arts

2 ай бұрын

Something similar happened to me hahaha I was playing with cats in a park and when I got home I was covered in hives and my eyes were swollen. They thought I was allergic to cats, but the next week I had the same reaction at another park. It turns out that I am quite allergic to the bites of some insects that were hanging around those places lol.

As a person who had severe allergies to cats (still allergic to most). The allergy shots worked wonders for me too. I now have a little Siamese as a roomie.

@michellemcgill9328

4 жыл бұрын

Kylie Ash good to hear i love my Girls and I do all I can to live with my allergies however, it would be nice not to have to take meds and constantly clean.

@mollymeyer7400

4 жыл бұрын

Kylie Ash how much did immunotherapy cost for you?

@doommaker9813

4 жыл бұрын

Siamese never bothered my allergies. Other breeds sure do, though. Plus, you gotta love their sass.

@gabrielles7633

4 жыл бұрын

I also had allergy shots as a kid for a variety of things including cats and it changed my life. Highly highly reccomend.

@80SivaD80

4 жыл бұрын

Kylie Ash Had the same shots as a kid. 6 shots every week for years. 2 of the shots were for dogs and cats. Worked for dogs but not for cats 😢 but at least I have one fur friend ☺️ definitely recommend the shots.

I remember getting a new cat and we found out I might be allergic to her. So I did the only sane thing. Drug myself up on allergy meds because I refuse to give up cats.

@fredericapanon207

4 жыл бұрын

If you can do the immunotherapy, that might end up being cheaper in the long run. And more comfortable to boot.

@Elentarien

4 жыл бұрын

I did the same thing. Used to be allergic so bad I'd puff up whenever I was near a cat. (Like my face would literally get all red and puffy) As well as the usual sneezing/coughing, etc. I wanted cats again so bad. I didn't care. When my parents finally got me a kitten, we went to the drug store, got me an antihistamine and. . .I still take them daily, all these years later. I actually found that after living with one cat for a couple of weeks. . .I stopped reacting to it. I'd go through a period of misery, then it'd just stop and the rest of the cat's life I was fine. Sort of like I built up an immunity to MY particular cats. I still have to take the antihistamines, mind you, but that's as much for outdoor allergies as indoor ones now. Seemed fair to me!

@TheRenwmn

4 жыл бұрын

As mentioned here it is possible to become desensitized to your own cat over time. Not something to rely on but it does happen! That daily exposure can be immunotherapy in and of itself.

@sai-co8tn

3 жыл бұрын

we will not give up cats

@Czadzikable

3 жыл бұрын

Sadly, not everyone's allergies can be reasonably managed by "putting up with it" or taking antihistamines daily year round. 😔 And unfortunately, sometimes people suddenly develop allergies to animals in adulthood. ☹️ - My partner did after we got together and now I don't know if I'll ever be able to have pets, even though I desperately want to have a dog and a cat. ☹️ - My partner gets affected by antihistamines in such a way, that he wouldn't be able to do his job or live a normal life AND even on them, after a few weeks around animals, his lungs fill up with mucus to the point he can't breath. 😥 I want him to try immunotherapy, but we'd have to get it privately, so it'd cost *a lot* AND even though it works for some people, the success rate is fairly low overall.. 😔

I was deathly allergic to cats, I thought, until 2013 and I met my soulmate: a tortie named Blossom. Figured out that as long as her box is clean, and she is keeping herself clean, I don’t have any problem. We have three cats now, and life is GREAT.

@Ohkeh640

2 жыл бұрын

Do you take antihistamine ??

@boogienights418

Жыл бұрын

@@Ohkeh640 Right? How'd they figure THAT out?

@itsNotLikeICareAbout

Жыл бұрын

torties are so powerful

@mattrc77

2 ай бұрын

Then your not that allergic

I'm severely allergic to cats and my Siberian cat Stormageddon is a dream come true for me. I had allergy shots when I was in high school, which helped somewhat, but I still can't be around most cats for more than a few hours. I'm on an inhaled steroid for my asthma and a nose spray and that takes care of any symptoms Stormy causes. It's true that there is no such thing as a pefectly allergy free cat. Still, compared to most cats, Siberians produce a lower level of Fel D1, the protein that causes most cat allergies. Stormy's breeders understood that there is no way to garuntee that a kitten wouldn't aggravate my allergies and did everything they could to make sure Stormy and I were a good fit. They let me spend time with Stormy's parents before I put down a deposit. When they didn't bother my allergies at all I was pretty confident it would work out. Just in case, we had an agreement that if my allergies turned out to be a problem (which takes at most a few days to notice) I would return her to the breeders to be rehomed with the next person/family on their waiting list. Thankfully that wasn't necessary and today I can (and do) stuff my face in her voluminous fluff and it doesn't aggravate my allergies at all! As a child I thought I would never be able to live with a cat and it broke my heart. I am so grateful to have her in my life. Of course I support giving a home to a shelter cat before buying a purebred, but for me living with a rescue cat isn't possible. Living with a Siberian is.

@ReettaJ

4 жыл бұрын

Stormageddon

@aliasilver_636

4 жыл бұрын

WeyrSingerMWT this story is why I get a little grumpy at people who insist we never go to breeders. For some people (including myself, youre not alone 🙃) rescue isn’t an option that we can actually consider without being landed in a psych ward for insanity. Rescue if you can but stop trying to shame people that just want to live with a cat and not die.

@elisaaa1994

4 жыл бұрын

Same story here :D

@LeinVerheij

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly the same here! The breeder let me visit a couple of times to test my allergic reaction to their Siberians, before I picked my Maks. He's 12 now and the only cat I don't get an allergic reaction with (I am on allergy meds for other allergies), while I still get reactions with other cats, even with my heavy allergy pills.

@flamefeather588

3 жыл бұрын

same here...

I'm allergic but I will spend my whole life loving cats🐱🐱🐱. your fan from Taiwan

@matiasromanach6091

3 жыл бұрын

same!

One BIG thing he missed is that some people may think their allergic to cats are really allergic to the dust in the cat litter, changing to a pine pellet (plus many other options) for example changes things overnight. Aside from that this is good for someone who thinks their allergic to cats can get some answers from. I can’t imagine ever rehoming a cat unless it was unnecessarily violent. People should expose themselves to a cat before getting one to know ahead of time what the potential cat owner is getting themselves into!

@imzadi83fanvids7

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I would highly recommend fostering before adopting for someone who is unsure if they can tolerate a cat.

@hawkins347

2 жыл бұрын

Some might also just be allergic to mites. I'm allergic to mites and outdoor cats trigger me, but my indoor cats don't. Just bathing your cat every once in a while might help with that.

@katiejohnston988

2 жыл бұрын

That could be my problem since I seem to get allergies around cats when I’m in someone’s house with them. But one time in college, I remember one of my professors brought her cat to show us one day. I was only around the cat for a few minutes and got an unbearably non-stop itchy nose. That cat was super furry though, so maybe it was just that certain type?

@SpiritDragoness

Жыл бұрын

My daughter loves cats and she pet every stray cat that would let her, and if we visited someone with cats, she spent hours playing with the cats. Never had an allergic reaction. We thought we were good so we got a cat. Now we are 3 weeks in as cat owners... And bam, my daughter got allergy symptoms. We will try everything first coz we really want to keep our cat, she i sweetheart, s a wonderful kitten with the sweetest personality. But if it comes to worst scenario, we do have an option of returning the cat, coz the person we adopted the cat from, said that he will take the cat back and help rehome it in case of allergies. But first to the doctors, washing all bedding, vacuum.... And we are lucky in a way that we still haven't introduced the cat to our daughters bedroom, so we can keep that a cat free room. Also, if we open all the windows in the apartment, the breeze always starts in my daughters bedroom and goes to the other rooms and never the other way round, so that will prevent the dander from ever been blown into her room from the other rooms. The sad part is, now my daughter will have to sleep in her own room, coz lately she has been sleeping with me in my bed. So yeah, wish us luck and hope we can come overcome this without rehoming or kitten.

My friend have allergy to cat... especially the cure and furry one... Every times he visit my house he would bury his face into my cat belly and go back home with runny nose and red teary eyes, says immunity training. I said "please don't die" every times too.

@Liquessen

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like me with every dog I see. "It's worth iiiit!"

@racheldennison8839

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I did to stop my allergies to my cats. It worked. Well relatively. It worked on my cats. I have no allergies to my cats anymore but I still have trouble with other people’s cats (doesn’t mean I stay away though lol)

My wife is allergic to cats. But, we had a cat for 17 years. After a while she, my wife, acquired tolerance to our cat. I did several of the items on your list.

I had a cat for 18 years and I suffered greatly. When she passed I said no more cats. I got a dog instead. Well 3 weeks ago the sweetest little boy showed up at my house needing some TLC and the rest is history. So, 10 years later here we go again. Never say never. Also, I still have the dog. ❤️❤️❤️

@boogienights418

Жыл бұрын

My kitten is making me sick and I can't bring myself to let him go. I have had reactions since he came home and I'm trying everything. My friends offered to take him but I won't give him up. I got sick this week and ended up with a fever of 102 and as soon as I felt better I just fed him, played with him, and held him. Not giving my baby up. I had body aches for 2 days so I'm not even sure it was allergies. Sounds ridiculous but it's hard to let your beloved pet go.

@meganfortmeyer1178

Жыл бұрын

Try the allergen reducing food from Purina!

@JeremiahKlarman

6 ай бұрын

I’ve heard good things about immunotherapy? No expert though.

There seems to be some confusion with the term hypoallergenic and non-allergenic. There are no non-allergenic cats, but some are less allergenic, and therefore hypo (low) - allergenic. So, yes, there are hypoallergenic cats. Doesn't mean you won't be allergic to that cat but symptoms may be less or not at all. Make sense?

@sleepyote

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that too

@neenofhyrule

2 жыл бұрын

I am just now watching this video and got to this part, there's sooo much confusion about it. It's exactly as you said. That's a huge pet peeve of mine, where people think hypoallergenic cats don't exist!

@eyadhamza3147

2 жыл бұрын

what are some good hypoallergenic breeds? My girl really wants a cat but I'm allergic so I'm trying to find one that I can live with

@thea6835

2 жыл бұрын

@@eyadhamza3147 hi! My cat is a half Siberian half ragdoll and I have 0 allergic reactions to him at all except for his scratches! He's very fluffy too siberians are a great breed

@thea6835

2 жыл бұрын

@@eyadhamza3147 they also have such great personalities I highly recommend looking into siberians

I’m allergic to one of my cat and not the other! So interesting

@tareag993

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe your other cat doesn't have a protein you're allergic to

@epicnamepwns1242

4 жыл бұрын

Some cats seem to have lots of the allergy-triggering protein and others only a little. I have heard that black or black & white (tuxedo) cats tend to be better for folks with allergies. Those are also the same cats who are less likely to be adopted at shelters, apparently just because of the color of fur they happen to wear.

@imi8imi

4 жыл бұрын

My friend says she’s allergic to only female cats! Does such thing true? I’m not sure but she says so and I have only female cats, yep she’s not coming to my house lol

@nickw22689

4 жыл бұрын

@@imi8imi I definitely have an allergy to most cats, but I have a female cat who gives me no problems. Females are known to produce less of the protein allergen that people react negatively to, so I wouldn't believe that statement based on personal testimony and this knowledge.

@Kuriousspirit

4 жыл бұрын

Saw this comment just when he said different cats produce different amounts of the proteins, which makes sense 😊✌🏼

My cat's vet was terribly allergic to cats, imagine that!!! She got the vaccine shots for two or three years and it worked. Now she's got two cats living at the vet's.

Immunotherapy completely cured my allergies to my cats. It is incredible.

As a child, I had serious allergies to cats. Throat would close, I’d be covered in hives, and my eyes would swell and create this mucusy film that I could peel off. But I adored my neighbours cats too much and came home a weezy, itching mess constantly. Almost 30 now and a close friend has two cats who also just adore being close to people. But as an adult, somehow my allergies have subsided and it’s just the sneezing and nose problems that can be taken care of with antihistamines. I’m thankful my body doesn’t react so severely to cats any more because they’re such lovely companions.

@midnitesnow2022

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm like this too but kinda stayed like this sadly

Just had to give away my two beautiful cats, allergies were getting out of hand and we cannot afford the shots 😢 I miss them so much.. I hope they can make them even more happy than we did.

@green.s.

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry 🤯

@green.s.

Жыл бұрын

I meant 😢

@fluffthemagickitten

2 ай бұрын

They can also be pricy, but I finally had luck with not being allergic to Siberian cats. A good breeder will let you visit to see if you react or not. Ive been taken to the ER looking like a smirk, but I will never give up my furry friends. I hope you can find a buddy that has few side effects!

I began to take generic Zyrtec (Cetirizine) for general seasonal allergies and found that it did not make me drowsy. I also began to take prescribed eye drops (Epinastine) for the same reason, completely unrelated to cat allergies. The eye drops helped me not get allergies while wearing contacts. Much to my surprise, after a a life of bing allergic to cats, I realized that I was having no reaction to them. I gradually exposed myself more to them, and the final test was staying a week in my friend's very small city apartment with his two male Tabby cats, which were the cats I was always the most allergic to. Not a single symptom and I would up adopting my current pair shortly after. Modern allergy meds are amazing but definitely do a test run before adopting a cat.

In Sweden the Siberian Cat Association provides Allergy Test Homes for anyone who's looking into buying a Siberian Cat. You pay a small fee of 5€, which goes to helping out cat owners that find it difficult to provide for their cats, and you go to a private Siberian cat owner and play with their cat. I went to one recently, and they were actually Siberian cat breeders, so got to play with 4 cats of different ages to test my allergy. They suggest going to 4 test homes to really get a grasp on your allergy, since all cats produce different amounts of protein. Hoping to get one next year 🤩🤩

@likeandsubscribe5357

4 жыл бұрын

FluffyMonster I’ve always been somewhat allergic to cats even though I’ve had them all my life. My allergies have become worse in recent years but I was able to test my allergies with Siberian cats. I am not allergic to them and I now have one! I’ve always adopted senior cats and this is my first kitten, she is absolutely beautiful 💕

@sweatpantsprincess3239

4 жыл бұрын

That's so cool! I'm generally leery of breeding organizations, but this sounds super interesting and I hope it takes off internationally.

@sarahstardust

4 жыл бұрын

I also live in Sweden and this is what my husband and I plan on doing someday when we can afford it. I'm the super allergic one and he absolutely adores cats, go figure. Hopefully I don't react to the test home cats, but we'll see.

@fluffymonster1306

4 жыл бұрын

@@sweatpantsprincess3239 Sorry, should've been more clear. It's not a breeding organisation, it's an association that keeps tabs on all Siberian cat owners in the country (if they are part of it) Think of it as a protective association for this specific breed of cat :D They also give a lot of info on the breed and help with questions about the breed, as well as provide Allergy test homes so people can test their allergies I do hope this kicks off in other countries so that people can test their allergies 💪🏻

@fluffymonster1306

4 жыл бұрын

@@sarahstardust That's great! Best of luck! Hope you don't get a reaction 🙏🏻 try sitting on the floor when you play with the cat (more fur) and if you don't show any reaction, try putting your face into the fur and breathe in (as an ultimate test) :)

I have allergies to the saliva. I love my cat way too much to bathe her or get rid of her. She’s my best buddy. ❤️

Fun fact: I didn’t know I was allergic to cats until I adopted a kitten... thankfully it’s not too bad unless I put my face directly on my cat

@laia3937

2 жыл бұрын

jajaja don't do that

@israaleena273

Жыл бұрын

Do you feel shortness of breath when you put your face close to your cat? If yes how do you cure it? Please help 🙏

@SpiritDragoness

Жыл бұрын

My daughter pet every stray cat that would let her, and she would play with cats for hours when we visited someone with cats. Never had an allergic reaction. We thought we were good. Now 3 weeks in as new cat owners..... And bam, my daughter got allergy symptoms. Now taking antihistamines and have scheduled visit with the allergy doctor. Hope we can over come this without having to rehome our kitten. My daughter will be heartbroken. Also my daughter wants to be a vet when she grows up.

I’m literally watching this at 2am here because I can’t sleep due to my allergies from my cat 😭 I love him so much and I refuse to give up on him

@Ohkeh640

2 жыл бұрын

Do you take any antihistamines or anything else??

@marwaadaief1363

2 жыл бұрын

Same 😭

@SN-bl6xm

2 жыл бұрын

I just got a call from my doctor informing me about the lab results. I am allergic to cats and dogs. And I always thought I was allergic to pollen. My cat is my best friend and only family I have. I have him since 10 years and I will definitely not give him up! I just ordered air purifiers, pet wipes and will change the sheets of my bed and vacuum clean mor often.

@SationalCyn

Жыл бұрын

Same. I have severe asthma as well, I have to limit my time with him. I accidentally fell asleep with him still in my room a few days ago and had a massive asthma attack.

@draganbayern346

Жыл бұрын

Saaame

I adopted a cat, and was horribly allergic. I spent a couple weeks wheezing, and having a constant stream of crap pouring from my nose and eyes. After that it subsided. Was a couple weeks from hell, but was worth it for years of an awesome cat in my life.

That makes so much sense that I"m really allergic to some cats and not another. I thought I was crazy.

We had Siamese cats my whole life. My gma got 2 long haired cats. Whenever I’d go visit her, my throat would close up, my eyes would swell shut, I had terrible allergic reactions to her cats. Long haired cats still bother me and I’m in my 50s. We have 2 cats. They don’t bother me at all. They are Siamese and a ragdoll. 🤷‍♀️ So, it really can be down to just a cat, it doesn’t mean all cats.

My husband is allergic to the dander. I brush my cat regularly to help. He didnt like the idea of pets at all at first, but he actually adopted his own little kitty recently. Now we have 2 cats and a dog and 2 short people! We often say it's a zoo but we love them.

I have always loved cats but I always thought I was allergic. During this pandemic I did research and found out some of this info so I was excited and went to a shelter and found a cat I wasn't allergic to (or I didn't react to). Kayla and I have been happy ever since :) I am still super allergic to my sister's cat but I don't need to take any allergy medications in my house with my cat. This is good info that more people need to know. I wish I knew this sooner in my life.

@jonathanbrown6751

2 ай бұрын

You get the nonstop sneezes

I just finished your book! I really enjoyed it thank you for sharing all the things you went through to get where you are! And you are fabulous! Thank you for helping so many!!

Jackson! Thank you. This was really informative and definitively answered a lot of the questions I've had about the connection between my beloved little friend and my puffy eyes and face. I can DO this!

that makes soooo much sense! I have two kitties, and only discovered late last year that a vet who did their last health check is super allergic to one, but is not bothered by the other!

Great, informative video Jackson! One of the best!! Thank you!!!

Thank you so much for educating me on cats. We are a family of 5 and our middle child is the only one who doesn't have an allergy problem around cats. She wanted a kitten so bad and as a family we went ahead and added her to the family with our Australian Shepherd/ Lab dog. I have taken more notes to help us all live in harmony. Love your channel. You came into our lives right on time!

I discovered my allergies after I adopted my cat, Leo. The possibility of returning an adoptee is not an option in my mind, so I lived on antihistamines for many years (and i'm asmatic). I discovered that when I bathed him, I had no problems with him. Didn't do it often though, but I realized the cat per se was not the problem. I honestly thought it was dust mites, as I also had allergic reactions to my moms dog when she wasn't bathed for a long time. By the time my cat passed away, though, (10 years later) my immune system had gotten used to him and my allergies were better. With my current cat, I've had no problem. I can bury my head un her long fur without problem.

I have asthma and when I was younger was also very allergic around cats. My eyes would tear, face swell, nose bleeding. I would horrible trouble breathing. But I love animals and I wanted a cat. I went to my GP to ask what I could do. He told me, get a cat. He advised that I get a kitten because they don't produce that protein as much as older cats. That way I would build up my immunity. It worked. I have no more trouble around cats or at least not as bad. I do have antihistamines in case.

You literally just made me SOOO excited that i may be able to get a cat in the future. Gosh, i appreciate your research and this video💕

This is a great helpful and responsible video! Thank you for sharing the advice and love!

Hi, love your videos and more importantly I understand what you explain and can relate. We have adopted a beautiful and kind Rex Cornish about 4 years ago. I fell in love with Prunelle on sight. I was anxious and depressed and she needed some overdue TLC. She will be 9 years old soon and her breeder used her to sell babies. She was in bad shape but under the care of a Veterinary Clinic who also ran an adoption agency. She was skinny, had to have her shots and had 8 teeth removed. Being sensitive and hyperreactive, I spent some time with her when we met and she immediately went into my coat searching for warmth and comfort. She purred her way into my heart. My friend bought her to help me with my anxiety. We immediately became best buds. She adapted really well with us but she has coughing attacks that make me think she has some pulmonary issues. The vet did tell us that she has a small heart murmur. She is very social and talks to me a lot. She is like a small chihuahua but in a beautiful fierce mommy of a cat. She is very protective and is shy around man until you show her love. I'm retired and have a limited budget. Worried about these attacks which happens mostly at the end of the day, I took her to a new vet close to where I live. She prescribed some anti inflammatory treatment that helped but did not sole the issue. The vet said they needed to do a series of XRays that are quite expensive. She is hard to video when she has these attacks but it like a hacking "I have a fur ball that's stuck" kind of thing. When it's over, she shakes her head and breathes normally. She's on dry food, she drinks out of the tap, but I always put fresh water in her bowl and I supplement with a few spoons of wet natural cat food. I noticed she really likes eating what I eat...especially chicken, fish, veggies as long as it's easy to swallow. Thank you for reading this message and I would love to have your thoughts on what I ca do to make her life better. I luv her to the moon.

I've been dying for you to make this video, and I never realized you had cat allergies as well. Now I am inspired to look more into allergy shots.

@saifblade

3 жыл бұрын

Did you? How did it work out ?

What a well put together video.. thank you very much for this.. helps me greatly! Glad I subscribed!! ❤

Thank you so much!!! You have saved me! I absolutely adore cats I’m extremely allergic to but with this video, you have saved me

Great advice Jackson! I have done all of these steps years ago so that I could live with my two fur babies. I started immunotherapy and it stopped me from breaking out into hives anytime my cats touched me with their noses. I guess because they may lick their noses the saliva got on their noses and in turn on me. Whatever necessary changes I need to make for these two kitties I would gladly do. I couldn't even think of rehoming them. Thanks again for this information. I will share this with friends and family so that they know it is possible to live and love cats!

I could hardly breathe or see during the first few hours of taking my kitten home, but by day three or four I didn't even need to take allergy medicine. Hallelujah!

Love this channel since I was gifted a kitten. I hadn’t planned on getting a cat anytime soon but now she’s my responsibility and I love your videos to help me be the best owner I can.

Thank you so much for all of the important info, we just got a kitten about a month ago and have been having allergy reactions since. I'm glad I càme across your video. 👍🏼

Great episode! I developed allergy reaction to one of my cats 4y ago. I'm on daily medication, but from time I bought dryer and robotic vacuum cleaner and banned cats from the bedroom (They got used to it, but sometimes meowing in the morning) it's much better! Don't be lazy and wash all your beddings and pillows as often as you can, push your partner to clean toilets and brush the cats (I'm struggling with this as I'm not demanding enough) and all will be ok!

Thanks for this, Jackson! I always wondered why my allergies were worse with some cats, but not others. I knew it was the saliva, but not that some cats have more of the Fel D1.

Yessss thank you! I'm planning on moving in with my bf this summer and he has a cat. I literally got a rash on my face just from resting my head on his chest, which had so little cat hair that I didn't even notice. I will definitely be utilizing these tips!

This video is great, Jackson. I've been allergic to cats since I was a kid. Also dogs and dust. I got the shots. I still have to get the occasional booster, but I'm able to be around animals now. My dust allergy isn't gone, but is manageable. The shots were so worth it. I couldn't have lived my life without cats (or dogs).

I've lived my life with cats, never had a problem. I went to college for a few months without cats, and now I get really bad sinus problems when I'm home. Now that I've been home again for a while, I'm a bit more used to it, but I'd love to be able to come home to my kitty more often without being sick! :)

@fredericapanon207

4 жыл бұрын

Is your college far away? You could also be reacting to local pollen-type allergens in the air. Very local honey has mentioned as a form of low-key immunotherapy for the pollen allergies.

@GlitterC8k

4 жыл бұрын

This happens to me, too! Mostly with dogs, since I always live with my cat. Never considered myself allergic to dogs, but I've always known I've had allergies to cats. I treat my cat allergies by living with my cat, oddly enough.

@Elentarien

4 жыл бұрын

I'm fairly certain that one can build up 'immunities' to cats (and possibly dogs too. Though I didn't have any reaction at all when I got my dog, thankfully. I almost always get a reaction to a new cat.). Whenever we get a new cat (or I'm exposed to a new cat. I mean, not like I run out getting a new cat every week. heh But we have had a bit of a turn-over in the last several years due to one of our cats having sudden heart-failure.) I go through a totally miserable few weeks. Even taking antihistamines, it can be quite miserable. Then suddenly, after 2-3 weeks, the reaction to the cat - or cats - will just disappear and I won't have a problem with them again. I'd guess maybe your situation is similar. Being away from them, maybe you lost your 'immunity' and will have to be exposed for a bit to regain it. Won't be fun, but it's doable. I also think stress/other immune lowering events can make one 'sort of' allergic. My mom has never been allergic to cats all her life, and in recent years (since things have been SUPER stressful) has experienced a similar issue. Get a new cat, spend a few miserable weeks being 'allergic', then it suddenly clears up and no further reactions. Its odd, but better than being stuck with it!

@sweatpantsprincess3239

4 жыл бұрын

My sister developed an allergic sensitivity to dogs after living at college, despite having lived with dogs for a majority of her life prior. I wish we had some solid data on what happens to cause this!

@IzzOfoSho

4 жыл бұрын

For sinus problems, I recommend a sinus rinse. Total life saver.

I've had a few people say my cats bother them less than others, and now I actually know why.

Thank you for a common sense approach and dispelling myths

OMG thank you so much. I remember having cats as a child and was never allergic and all of a sudden as an adult I would notice it here and there almost like your room mate. But I have missed cats terrible and finally decided to research and see what I can do. All these tips and comments give me hope.

Temporary Allergic Reactions are also a thing. I found that if I wasn't around animals for long periods of time that I would have reactions that lasted 1-2 weeks of runny nose and itchy eyes. Then the symptoms would go away for both dogs and cats after being with them for awhile, like summer break during college.

@fredericapanon207

4 жыл бұрын

Interesting.

Oh yay! My boyfriend is allergic to cats. This is exactly the video I need!

@TheNerdyGirlie

4 жыл бұрын

My sister and brother are allergic as well. But I want to have cats in my future house. So I am so excited to see this video! 💕😺

@Paradroidx

4 жыл бұрын

You mean xbf.

@lopezfamily0911

2 жыл бұрын

@@Paradroidx ha.

@notaburneraccount

2 жыл бұрын

@@Paradroidx chill bruh...people can't help being allergic. it's not a choice :/

Finally I understood why I'm having allergy reactions only from one cat out of my 3 cats. Your video helps a lot 👍🏼🙏🏼.

Thanks boss this is professionally done, couldn’t be any clearer. Straight to the point and no bullshit.

This is the exact video I needed right now. I’ve been having terrible allergies and now treating it. Still not sure if it’s dust, mold, cat or something else but glad to have these tips as I love my cat and can’t live without her.

@Ohkeh640

2 жыл бұрын

How are you treating it? Please let me know what you take and what you’re doing that helps Thanks xx

@emilybannon1943

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ohkeh640 I take a prescription medication and then usual: vacuum, brush etc

I'm allergic to cats and have three. I slowly overcame the worst of my severe allergies by regularly visiting my friends with cats and doing many of the suggestions you gave. My friends with cat allergies do say that they experience minimal symptoms when visiting me vs other friends with cats.

Thank you very much, very informative video. I needed this kind of information. Many thanks

Very informative and great sensible advice

This truly gave me hope. I had a severe allergy attack yesterday and that’s when it really hit me that I developed a cat allergy after living with 11 cats for 3 years. I was so mad at myself for not educating myself earlier that allergies can be developed but i guess it’s a good thing that I found out I had cat allergy soon enough to be able to ‘cure’ it early on before it worsens

@Ohkeh640

2 жыл бұрын

How’d you cute it?

@Ohkeh640

2 жыл бұрын

Cure it? ** What do you take?

My mom has been deathly allergic to cats her whole life. In the last 10 years or so we found she could be in a house with a cat for an hour or so without feeling much effect, and more recently she spent some time in the same room as our very affectionate kitty and didn't feel it at all! We have hopes that she is outgrowing her allergy after all these years and that our baby will be the first cat she ever touches :3

Thank You!! Great to know.

Shared this because a lot of people are trying to get me to give up my first ever pet because I’m allergic! I’m giving myself shots twice a week and it helps! I thank you for the information

Me: I’m getting a cat My dad: You’re allergic though Me: *Sends him this video* I’m getting a cat

I just take one Zyrtec a day and I’m 100% good to go. My love of cats is a lot more than my discomfort of cat allergies.

Thank u Jackson Galaxy, we recently got a kitten and my 14 year old boy has runny nose and itchy eyes. You gave me hope that, if he turns out to be allergic, we can help him stay well and still keep the cat

this video helped me alot and know hopefully i will be able to get a cat because i am allergic to cats but still adore them so after i heard your video and that siberian cats are good for people with allergies i quickly started searching where to find some. thank you soo much Jackson keep doing what your doing.

This made me so happy ! i'm allergic and i´m dying to have a cat. Thank you so much.! Ill check out the inmunotherapy. ! thanks again!

Great info here. If for some reason I ever become allergic to this cat protein, I will learn to live with it. The cat(s) stay!

this video is so helpful because im literally having bad allergies right now but that is not gonna stop me from spending time with my 2 cats lol thank you for making this video

Wonderful important information! Thank you!

That gives me hope. The last time I cuddled with a cat, someone said that me eyes were bleeding. I laughed. They weren't and I was so tired that I rubbed my eyes so it was partly the rubbing.

My boyfriend is allergic to my cat, and I'm allergic to his dog. It's hard to be at each other's places. I'll do my best to clean before he visits. Thanks!

@miguelangeljerez_arts

2 ай бұрын

Sorry I'm laughing, but that's hilarious lol

@GlitterC8k

2 ай бұрын

@miguelangeljerez_arts what's really hilarious is we are broken up and I am married to someone else now. We have 2 cats and a dog that I am not allergic to.

@miguelangeljerez_arts

2 ай бұрын

@@GlitterC8k That's great, it's good that you found someone without problems. That reminds me that a long time ago I wanted to be with a girl, but she was VERY allergic to dogs... although it wasn't the only problem, she was also very "hysterical", so it wasn't worth it.

Thanks. Very informative video

very informative. Thank you!

I used to suffer with head to toe Excema because I wasn’t gettin rid of the cats…a few years of allergy shots ( also included my biggest allergy - to dust mites) and I’m a very happy cats mom! …oh and a very healthier person 😊

I'm allergic to my black cat Poe but not my orange one, Willow. My allergies only act up maybe 2-3 months a year, and at first I thought I was crazy. I've had them both for at least 3 years now, will never get rid of my baby because I love him. This video has helped so much, thank you! ❤

@jonathanbrown6751

2 ай бұрын

Do you get nonstop sneezing fits?

I needed this video. Thank you!

Great video Jackson. TFS👌

I got a cat even though I was allergic. From my experience, it only takes time to get use to them. If you start to have out of control allergies, just wash your face, and it’ll calm down and you’ll have less allergies from my experience. I’ve had my cat for a year now with no allergies. My allergies lasted about less than a month. edit: absolutely wont work for everybody especially those who have severe allergies and take this with a grain of salt cause i’m not a doctor

@fredericapanon207

4 жыл бұрын

Lucky you! Also wearing an N95 mask while sleeping helps to give your body a rest from allergies. Rinsing out your nasal passages with a neti pot also helps to wash out any lingering allergens. Just don't do it before going to bed; wait at least an hour in an upright position to ensure your sinuses drain completely.

@hailey8941

4 жыл бұрын

That won’t work for everyone, it’s caused by something in their saliva. It’s all going to depend on the severity of the allergy. If you’re really sensitive, your best bet is a cat that produces less FEL d1 and allergy shots. And allergies can lessen or worsen over time. Or even develop if you haven’t had allergies before

@bungodunko4123

2 жыл бұрын

yea cat allergies and small animal allergies (same protein) are actually exposure based so the more exposure you get to them the worse your allergies get.

@Ali-lq7eu

Жыл бұрын

My allergies were so bad I would start to wheeze and cant breathe properly hopefully I can do immunotherapy soon 😭

Half of my friends, my mother and myself are allergic to cats. I never knew, I'm allergic to cats until I moved out from home. Without the regular exposure I began to have symptoms (Mild ones that is. A runny nose and itching eyes). My physician confirmed the allergie. So I did the most rational thing. I went to our local shelter and asked if they were in need for help with the cats. Worked fine for me. My symptoms are gone except for when a cat scratches me. (Itching skin around the scratch). My mom and one of my friends are the same. No symptoms as long as cats are around on the regular base. But here is the thing: Three of my friend would die if getting exposed to the allergen. No coffing or sneezing there. Just choking right away. Even a trace amount is enough for one of them. Changing and showering is mandetory if I want to see her after I pet a cat. So please be real careful with the self-treatment via exposure.

So good info, thanks!

TY Jackson wonderful info thank you.

Yup. When I was a preteen, they finally found out I had allergies the entire time (thought I was just getting sick a lot) and my parents told me we can either get rid of the cat, or I can get over my debilitating fear of needles to get allergy shots twice a week, for years. I did get shots less often as my immunity built up though. I went once a month towards the end. But I loved my cat, and was willing to face a HUGE fear of mine at a young age, for chessie ♥️ will always remember her. And now, my daughter is allergic and I gave her the same choice, except she can get by with a chewable everyday. (She hasn't developed the full montage of allergies that I had yet, no shots needed)

@DancingDeity

3 жыл бұрын

Good for you!

I was allergy tested and I’m allergic to both Cats and Dogs doesn’t keep me from having them when things get back to Normal I’m getting the shots. I have blinds, Hard wood floors and I thought I was the only one who cleaned my cats bed. I actually do all of the things you mentioned along with dusting the walls. Yes I dust the walls!

My cats and I love you so much! Thank you! Now I can help my nephew come visit. He suffers from cat allergies, bought your wipes as well! Blessings!

I have spent my whole life super super allergic to cats, but I love them SO MUCH. I finally gave in to my love of cats and started fostering rescue kittens, ending up keeping two as my forever-babies. My first couple months the allergies were pretty bad, even with daily antihistamines, but over time, I've either become used to the allergies and they don't bother me anymore OR my allergies have actually gotten better. A big tip from me is keeping the bedroom a no-cat zone! I keep the door closed and they know they're not allowed in so they wait outside. That way I know my bed is always as allergen-free as I can get it! Thanks Jackson, really great video - didn't know urine also carried the protein!

4:08 glad it worked for you but my allergist told me that it would take no less than two years, is EXTREMELY expensive and only has a possible 50% success rate. And yes, I am a 4 on the scale of 5 allergic to my cat's dander.

Im Allergic to cats. I've never had my nose unblocked in my life.

Thankyou so so much for clearing this myth I'm a little allergic to my cat but I'm living with him & nothing wrong has happened to me

Oh god thanks, I just bought a cat, she scratched a liiiiil bit, and boom there is a reaction on my skin. Im pretty anxious by nature so I was afraid that I’ll need to rehome my cat, especially because I had asthma when I was younger. Seeing this gives me hope. Thaaaanks ❤😻

Another thing that might work is to wipe down your cat every day with a damp cloth.

I’m allergic to cats but have lived with three that I’ve found that I’m mostly non-reactive to. I only start having allergies when I scoop the litter box or if I accidentally get scratched. My advice for finding a low-allergy cat: meet the cat and do a DIY allergy test. The allergens are in their saliva, so I wipe my inner wrist (a sensitive part of my skin) over the cat’s nose or try to get them to lick me. If I can’t get any saliva on my wrist then I try to rub it against their fur as much as possible, although that doesn’t work as well so you have to do it for longer. I’ll also try to hold them (if they allow it) against my chest/neck area (also sensitive skin). Then wait 15-20 minutes to let my body react, and if I’m allergic to the cat then I’ll start getting hives or red blotches. In my experience, Russian Blue and Siamese cats are great for allergies (both rescues, I’m assuming breed based on coloring. But genuinely, I’ve had good luck with every gray cat I’ve met). I also have a longhaired orange tabby who’s breed is entirely unknown but he’s great on my allergies.

Great info. I learned alot. Thanks

Great job! Thank you!! I am allergic to the cat protein but alas over the pandemic we have seen 3 litters of kittens born to some stray girls than run around our neighborhood and I have taken one of their kittens in. I tried to save most of them and put them in homes but the mamas have been almost impossible to catch due to pandemic having closures on help orgs. and they are smart and refuse traps. The 13 week old living in my home with my husband and I now, we are so in love with and have invested a lot in him and keeping our home clean. We so want to keep him so we are trying all of this and more!