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I'm allergic to animals as well and I find Benadryl with decongestion tablets brilliant - although not suitable if you are asthmatic |
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A way to combat the horrid eyes is to put cold copper coins on them......I know it sounds daft but it does work. |
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My son was a bit sniffy/tight chested whilst with us at christmas, even though he grew up with animals from day 1. I think the reaction just diminishes in many cases, when you're exposed day after day. As he hasn't lived with an animal for several years his reaction has re-emerged. He's talking of getting a rescue puss, so I've warned him he'll probably wheeze for a while. |
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Tell your son it usually takes me about 3 weeks of constant daily handling to get used to a new cat. Not long when you consider how long they are with us. It is also better, I find, if no antihistamines are taken in this time, if poss. They slow down the desensitizing process. Good luck to him. |
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You could try the homeopathic remedy made from cat hair. What it does is accustom the immune system to the input and desensitises the sufferer. No side effects (can even have a drink whilst taking it  ).If you're in regular contact with the animals it gets rid of the allergy altogether- but people who only come into contact with pets occaisionally need to take it for 48hrs before a visit and whilst visiting. If you'd like further info contact me. Sue |
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