My son is allergic to our cat. How do I find her a new home?

Having lived with someone who was allergic to cats, here are a few things we did: The furminator and daily/weekly brushing is great, and should be done someplace easy to clean such as a bathroom and away from your son's room, etc. Regular cleaning of bedding, pet bedding, vacuuming, etc can help decrease the amount of dander and fur in the environment, which can help cut down on allergens. Keeping the cat out of your son's room and sleeping space can also help. Changing/checking your HVAC filters regularly can help grab some of the airborne dust and dander that may make allergies worse. Talking with your human doctor about an allergy medication or allergy shots that can be given to your son daily can help treat any symptoms if symptoms do not improve. There are some shampoos/sprays by Allerpet and Nature's Miracle that are designed to reduce the amount of dander on your cat's body. I used a similar product on my cat (she didn't mind it if I used a washcloth to apply it) and it see

If you can't keep her and don't know where the owners are (or they abandoned her) it is best to bring her to a local animal shelter for care. They can check for any microchips there (in case she was left behind on accident), provide any medical care as needed, and get her eating and drinking and healthy enough for adoption or to be returned to her original owners.

Allergies definitely stink. I know a lot of veterinarians out there that end up developing allergies to dogs or cats throughout their careers and it makes their lives very difficult. In terms of things that you can do, the first thing I would recommend is speaking with your allergist or dermatologist about possibly getting allergy shots. Some people have a lot of luck with these. It makes owning a cat not only possible, but enjoyable. Secondly, just like there are hypoallergenic dogs, there are hypoallergenic cats. I am providing you with a link to a page that goes over many of them. It will also tell you what makes people allergic to cats. I hope you find a kitty that makes your home whole. Good luck!

Brushing more often (in an area that's easy to clean up any hair that flies away) can certainly help. Keeping carpets and furniture clean can also help reduce pet dander and allergens. If you do a search online, there are also special shampoo sprays that can be used on cats to help reduce excess dander without harm to your cat. Having an antihistamine on hand for your friend to use, and keeping bedding/cat towers/etc out of common areas your friend will frequent may also help.

Besides vacuuming, cleaning up, and using a HEPA air filter, I am not aware of anything you can do to help with her allergies. You should keep the cat separated from her when she comes over, too. If she is seriously allergic to cats then she should talk to her doctor about what she could take prior to visiting to help control her allergies.

Cats aren't dangerous to humans, but humans can be allergic to them. Because I'm not a human doctor, I diagnose if you are allergic to your cats or not, so make an appointment with your doctor. Even if you are allergic, there are medications you can take to help with the allergies so you can keep your cats. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

Your girlfriend could consider consulting an allergist to discuss allergy testing and desensitization injections (allergy shots). I'm not a human physician, so I am not aware of any other OTC meds that could help her. Consider bathing Fae occasionally, brushing her regularly, and washing her bedding regularly to try to decrease the amount of dander she leaves in the environment.

This is a tough situation. Regarding the allergies, you need to speak with your regular human doctor. Sometimes medications may help. Don't feel bad putting him in a room when you have tasks that need to get done. He won't be mad if he is put in the bath room for an hour. This behavior may calm down as well as he continues to adjust to his new home. If you don't want to give him back to the shelter, you may ask friends/family about adopting him. I hope this helps.

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I would not recommend such a journey in an older cat especially if her routine will be changed from a free ranging cat to an indoor cat as this would provide an ongoing environmental stress even after the journey. Contact local humane societies and shelters to see if they can help provide a foster home for her or inquire of your neighbours if anyone is willing to monitor her and take responsibility for her ongoing care and health needs as she gets older.