My child has cat allergies. How can I reduce dander and symptoms?

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We adopted Zoey for Christmas and have since put two and two together that my four-year-old son is allergic to her. Getting rid of her is not an option as I won't do it and meds on his end isn't an option either. What can I do to help him to not be so miserable. I found on chewy.com the furminator brush (which I'm purchasing) and a dander remover and to me that sounds like it's a gimmick and that it wouldn't work. Am I right? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for your time. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 1 year and 3 months old

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

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 seemed to help, however this is purely anecdotal evidence. It is worth a try if you feel it may help or nothing else seems to be working.

My child has cat allergies. How can I reduce dander and symptoms?

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