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    Anonymous
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    I recently left home to go to school. That means my two cats have stayed behind, and I miss them. But I occasionally come home for a few days and seem them. The twist is that I’m allergic to them, but love having them around. The tricky part is knowing what to do when I move much further away when school is over. Do I keep them, or leave them with family? Is it bad if the latter is done, could I get a shot so that I can have them? It goes on.

    #78223
    Anonymous
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    Now I’m worried that staying for a week will give me asthma. Then I think I won’t be able to walk and now I’m spiraling. Why do I worry like this so much?

    #78237
    Mara
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    These cats are like your family and a part of you. Of course you are very upset and miss them. This is totally normal and expected. The twist of being allergic complicates things, but is manageable if you are willing and committed to the following. 1. get an air purifier, a really good one, hyperallergenic, and keep the filters refreshed according to the manufacturer’s warning. 2. take an allergy symptom pill that works for you and that your doctor agrees will help manage your symptoms. 3. you may elect to not have them sleep in your bed with you or have a cat free room, keeping the doors shut, and then sleep in there. this will give you and your body a chance to rest and recover from the pet dander. Lastly, there are shampoos you can get to keep the cat dander to a minimum. it goes without saying that you will need to vacuum often and don’t have a bunch of carpeting for the dander to settle into. hard wood floors, or tile floors are easy to wash and disinfect, cleaning off the dander. If you are not willing to commit to all of these steps, and I get it that it is a ton of work to commit to for the next 15 + years of the cats life, then leave the cats with family, and visit them when you can. You will be sad, but you and the cats will be more comfortable. Love and Light, Mara

    #78293
    Anonymous
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    The cats are about 9 years old, and I plan to visit them at least three times in the next few months. My problem was looking too far ahead. Now I’m managing my time per month and going shopping no more than twice a week. I feel better when I limit myself somewhat so that I can be more creative. I prefer when there’s just carpet for decorating with and I like to vacuum anyways!

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