Today, I learned I'm allergic to the 5-month-old kitten we got 3 days ago. It loves me, follows me everywhere and sleeps on my lap in the evenings. FML
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Today, I bought a kitten. I've wanted a cat for years and decided to finally buy one now that I have my own apartment. It turns out I'm allergic to cats. FML
Today, I learned that I'm the only person in my family that our new cat likes. She sleeps on my bed and always sits in my lap and despises everyone else. I'm allergic to cats. FML
Today, like every other day for the past two weeks, the strange cat that has adopted me inexplicably made its way into my house and curled up next to my head while I slept. I'm horribly allergic. FML
Today, I found out my cat is allergic to ME. No kidding. FML
Today, since getting the new kitten that only I wanted, it has scratched me and peed on my socks, my side of the bed and my laptop. It loves my husband though, who was against getting a cat at all. FML
Today, I went to meet my boyfriend's parents for the first time. While I was there, I started to get really itchy. Turns out they have 5 cats. Guess what I'm allergic to? FML
Today, my boyfriend bought us three kittens. Today, I also discovered that I am allergic to cats. My boyfriend broke up with me because he wanted the cats more than me. FML
Today, to celebrate moving into a new apartment, my girlfriend decided she would get a kitten. She didn't know I'm allergic to cats. When I told her, she decided that she couldn't date someone who couldn't be around her cat; the one she doesn't have yet. FML
Today, after 25 years living with my dad, who is highly allergic to cats, I was finally able to adopt two kittens to live in my new place, just like I have always wanted. Guess who else is highly allergic to cats? Me, it seems. FML
Today, my wife got drunk and adopted a kitten. She thought I’d be mad because of the money. Nope, I’m pretty sure I’m mad because I have the most severe type of cat allergy that could kill me. I can’t go in the house now until everything is sterilised, so I’m back at my dad's house. FML
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devildog562 33
Benedryl ! You may be able to do something. Talk to an allergist before doing anything drastic.
just16letters 15
That could be death by cuteness
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djstiv3 15
aw that sucks. medicine does help... but idk man dont risk it. just give him up to a loving home and someone that wants a cat.
VeganVampyre 27
Don't ever get a pet, asshole. They're not objects that you just get rid of if you decide they're too much work. If you get a cat, you make a commitment to take care of it, and moving is incredibly stressful for cats so it is NEVER something you should do lightly. However, if OP tries other options, like taking allergy medication, and nothing works, then it would be understandable to re-home the cat for the sake of OP's health.
SkipBeatOtaku 33
It'll be okay, OP! Just give your body some time to adjust. I'm really allergic to cats and dogs, but mine don't bother me, while other's do. Your body will eventually get used to the new allergen and the kitty will stop affecting you. Until then, I'd recommend antihistamines like Benadryl! (^_^)b
Isandri 29
u might get used to it after few days, if not, you should not have a cat for your own health's sake :( although i envy you, because my cat wont sleep on my lap at all!
Geneside 8
Maybe you will get lucky. I was allergic to cats but somehow aftwr a while my body just built up a tolerance. and you can try to bathe it. People are usually allergic to the cats spit. so if you can get the cat to like bathing problem solved :)
williabnz 2
I was allergic to cats for years then one day I discovered if you don't feed them wet food and feed them a quality dry food product (as you're suppose to) then their fur not only looks healthier and that they produce less allergen in their spit (which is constantly rubbed into their fur)!! A combination of that and a non-drowsy antihistamine should see you through. We still treat with Tuna and other pure fish treats :-)
chloewj 15
The good news is that eventually, your body will get used to your cat (after several months probably and other cats will still trigger reactions)
AlexGamerGuy 9
You could talk to an allergist as suggested or you could do what I did and build up an immunity. If you're around it long enough you can build an immunity and kick the allergy's ass!
bombielol 20
why do terrible things happen to innocent people???
itwontvalidate 18
I know the feeling, I've got two cats and when I found out I was allergic the doctor advised us to get rid of them but we decided not to and now it doesn't even bother me as much anymore. After a while you'll get used to it and maybe even get over the allergies, I hope the same happens to you OP!
Vegetarian27 24
Depending on your allergies, you may become used to it over time. My cousin was raised with a cat, but after it died she found out she's allergic to cats.