My mom is allergic to cats and i really want one! what do i do?
she is very allergic to them! she loves cats but its thier saliva! i heard that there is something that you can give them (the cats) to cancel it out but im not quite sure!! i really dont want an outside cat and when i move out im pretty sure that she will be visiting! we went to a friends and they had a cat that sat on the couch and she didnt know this! when she sat there and then touched her face she puffed up!! and got swollen! so i would get one when i move out but she could still visit! plus i want it to be indoors!
I want a cat, but I'm allergic?
I have allergies to cats and cannot live without them. My allergies are worse with siamese and long-haired cats. Therefore i would consider a mixed breed short short haired cat. Also you may need to give it a wash initially. The allergy is actually not to the cat but usually to the saliva buildup while washing as well as the "dander' which is why a long haired is worse. Initailly I would take an antihistamine ( newer generation non-drowsy type) maybe the first week. The thing is to remind mom that you were used to your older cat and therefore should develop a tolerance to a new one. I guess part of your bargain would have to be that you accept that you will agree that you may have to find a new home for the cat if the alergies are indeed bad. good luck
I have a one year old dog, and I want to add a cat, should I get a kitten or an adult cat?
It really depends. If your dog is quite active as many dogs that young are, and is medium to large in size, I'd fear for a kitten's safety. Not because your dog would necessarily try to hurt the kitten (although he/she might) but simply because a small kitten could easily get stepped on during an active dog's attempts to “play.” Adopting a youngish but full-grown adult cat that is known to be friendly with dogs (many shelters and rescue groups test this) might work better. Finally, if your dog has a strong prey drive, the best companion might be another dog, not a cat of any age. While individual dogs vary, breeds that tend to have high prey drives include greyhounds, chows, beagles, Australian cattle dogs, and all terriers. It may be an uphill battle to introduce a cat to the household and ensure its safety if your dog has a strong innate prey drive. That said many households do successfully include cats and dogs.
I want a cat but I live in apartment?
Im 14 and I've just moved to an apartment in germany, and I really want a cat! I've been talking to my family about this and they said we lived in an apartment and we couldnt get one, cause all it'd do is just sit around at home, not being able to know the outside world. I think it's actually true what my family said. Cats like to be outside sometimes, dont they? We had cats since I was little, and when theyre not sleeping at home they'll be outside in the neighbourhood. So should we get a cat? Wont they feel lonely and bored just sitting at home?
I want a dog, boyfriend wants a cat?
i love my boyfriend very much and we've talked of getting married (not for a few years yet though)... the only problem is i would like a dog at some point, but he wants a cat. ive been brought up with dogs...although id rather wait a few years after were married to get one cos i know of the responsibility involved in looking after one. i said i dont mind compromising and starting off with a cat, and then getting a dog when the cat dies... but he said he doesnt like dogs... particularly their barking. his dad is allergic to most animals so my bfs never really had any pet experience except for owning fish... so i see thats the reason behind him not being sure about dogs. i still would like one though one day but i dont want to lose my bf over something stupid. i dont mind helping and waiting for him to get over his fear... but i dont want it to come down to choosing him or a dog. has anyone had any similar experiences?
I live alone. Should I get one cat or two?
I say get two. It does help them if I had known how much it would change the personality of the first one, I would certainly have gotten two to begin with. Consider adopting young or older cats as well. Kittens are a whole lot of work, and by adopting the older cats you give them a chance. Everyone wants the cute cuddly kittens, but other ages should not be overlooked. I adopted by eldest cat, now 17, from the SPCA at 9 years old. He's still going strong and I can't imagine life without him. Cats respond to the love and interaction you show them. The more you show them attention and affection, the stronger your bond will be. Keep them happy and healthy with regular vet visits and lots of love, and you'll be much more than a food source. I lived alone until I was 32. No roomates...ever. Adopting a cat of my own was the best thing I ever did. Now I have 6 cats and a loving husband that loves the cats as much as I do (the other 5 came after we got married through fostering!).
I want a pet cat but I'm allergic?
Well Good Luck. I know of some cats that are okay for allergic people. Any of the Rex cats (Devin and Cornish) should be okay as they have minimal shedding. Humans are allergic to something in the saliva, which gets transfered to the fur. One way is to keep them out of bedrooms. The allergy could just disappear over time. Good Luck!!!
How will I convince my parents to allow me have a cat?
Our daughter at the age of 16 desperately wanted a small dog. And would constantly ask for one near her birthdays and Christmas’s because her friends had one too. Ever hear that before?Anyway, as parents we knew once she was 17 going on 18, her lifestyle would change immeasurably (like ours did when we were teens, such a long time ago!) and would be out socially all the time and that would be her life.We both suffer from allergies to pollen and cat/dog hair, me especially, but we didn’t use this as the reason, only that her reasons for owning a dog weren’t sound.She recently turned 18, January 2018, and decided she would adopt two dwarf hamsters instead, so we allowed that to happen, knowing full well what would happen.Four months later, she got bored of them, she was never home to look after them, though we made sure she was the one to feed and clean them out.Literally yesterday, 9th June 2018, they were adopted by a work colleagues daughter.Our daughter has never mentioned about getting a dog again, probably by the looks we gave her when getting rid of her hamsters, no need for words.Animals aren’t toys or things to own or a fashion accessory to keep up with your friends.
I'm 16 and I want to get a kitten. My dad said he hates them and last time we had a neighbor's cat in the house he kept on "annoying" it. I'm worried if I go to school he might hurt the cat the first few days. What can I do to make sure he doesn't?
This is written the way I would expect a child under 8 to behave.Your dad doesn't want a kitten. He doesn't like cats. Who do you think is going to pay for cat food and cat litter? He doesn't want a kitten, you can't get a kitten. Refusing to accept that literally puts an animal's life in danger. He won't pay a $200 to $300 bill to alter kitty and be vetted for parasites. Kitty will have intestinal worms and maybe fleas. Kitty will start peeing in the house on everything around 6 months. Trying to escape. If it survives. Why would you bring an animal into the house if you fear leaving it alone? That's cruel.Here's where the logic falls off like a child under 8. You cannot take an animal to school. You cannot put a kitten in a bag and expect it not to jump out. You can't even guarantee it won't suffocate. Obviously the wording suggests a different culture, but common sense says that you can't treat a living creature like a toy. It will quickly grow to be 10 pounds. It will need food, water, litter, and vet care. If it gets sick, it will need anywhere from $50 to several hundred. If you can't handle basic care and you can't guarantee safety, think of the animals health and safety, and at least wait until you live alone and can afford care.