How do you manage an allergy to cats?
Hi all! I am picking up an 8 week old Persian Ragdoll a few weeks from now! There’s just one little problem, my girlfriend is allergic to cats.
Here are the precautions I plan to take to make her comfortable in my space when she visits
1. Daily brushing
2. Regular grooming
3. Air purifier
4. Non-drowsy allergy medication
Is there anything else I can do to make her comfortable?
I know you may be thinking “why get a Persian Ragdoll if you’re trying to avoid issues with pet allergies?” About a month ago, I got a short haired tabby from the local humane society. I got this allegedly 8 week old kitten with the intention of registering her as an ESA. 664
She unfortunately fell ill within the first week and the doctors suspected it was FIP. I had to euthanize her. My heart was broken , and still is, but I feel like I shouldn’t give up on having a cat. When I was leaving the animal hospital, the receptionist told me her cat gave birth and she’d like to give me on of the kittens because she felt so awful about my sweet baby girl. That’s how I ended up with a Persian Ragdoll. And I know I don’t need to get this cat. I can adopt another shorthair from the local cat cafe, which is reputable.
I’m seeking advice on how I should proceed with my dreams of having a cat while keeping my girlfriend comfortable when she visits. 679