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Most of us know at least one or two people who suffer from cat allergies. They're caused by an overreaction in the immune system response to a hormone that's present in cat saliva and dander called feld-1. Plus, since cats instinctively clean themselves orally, their fur collects enough feld-1 to cause any feline-friends with an allergy to go into immune overdrive. We're all familiar with the symptoms of being allergic to cats: runny nose, sneezing, red and watery eyes. But there are a few things that can be done to remediate the effects of allergies and allow your feline fondness to shine

1. Assess your environment
Now that you're a little more aware of what it is causing the allergic reaction you can start to eliminate fur and dander throughout your home. Vacuuming your floors and couch cushions or chairs regularly will remove all that feld-1 fur from the environment and help with the frequency of your exposure. Plus, always having a clean home is a nice bonus.

2. Keep your cat clean
Once your living space is looking nice and clean, it's time to move on to your cat. Contrary to popular belief, some cats are actually quite fond of the occasional bath. If yours isn't one of them, try brushing their coat a little more frequently to remove their shed fur and prevent it from gathering in your home.

3. Establish "cat free" zones
It's worth considering the establishment of certain areas in your home where your cat isn't allowed, such as your home office or your bedroom. Consider the areas where you need to work or sleep and that would be especially inconvenient for an allergic reaction to happen. These specific rooms might be better off as cat-free zones and prove to be worth the effort in order to help your relationship overall.

4. See an allergist
Getting a professional involved is a great idea with anything related to your health. An allergist can take your own specific situation into account and help you create a customized treatment for your cat allergy that will help in the long term.

5. Switch up their diet
These are foods that are formulated to reduce the presence of allergens in your cat's fur and saliva, so for cat lovers with strong allergic reactions, integrating these into your cat's diet can be helpful, along with the rest of these steps, to preventing flare ups. We recommend consulting with your cat's veterinarian so they can advise how best to implement any changes in their diet so they can develop a plan that will set you and your cat up for sniffle-free success.