By outthelabyrynth - 27/08/2013 14:46 - Netherlands - Egelshoek

Today, I bought a cat. Somehow that cat is now stuck inside my antique piano. I have to break the piano to get her out. FML
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outthelabyrynth 21

Okay, maybe break the piano was a bit of a drastic solution. It's really heavy and my dad got it as a gift from one of his patients, so I'm not really familiar with the thing. It's really old and out of tune, we do get it tuned once in a while, but it doesn't make any difference. We are trying to find someone who's interested in it, since we don't use it anymore, and for that reason we had placed the piano in a side part of the house. I'm a responsible cat owner and I know that when you get a new cat you have to let it get used to your house room by room. Unfortunately for us, it was the piano room... I still have no idea how she got in, since the piano is a really massive thing, no holes or stuff like that. We had to take of the front (which also happens when it gets tuned) to get her out, but she was completely fine and so was the piano, so, that turned out all right :) For those of you who were asking if I bought or adopted the cat, I meant bought. I really think adopting is better! But this cat species is hypo-allergic, and since my dad is allergic to cats, this was the only way we could get one. I've wanted a cat for whole my life and after 16 years, my dream came true, and everyone here loves our little kitty :) I laughed at all your musical kitty jokes, and thanks for all the advice! Happy holidays xxx

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wiccaantje 21

Feed her inside the piano and let her grow up to be one musical kitty.

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Pleonasm 35

That sounds like A Major catastrophe, OP. With a dilemma of this scale, patience and delicacy is key,

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outthelabyrynth 21

Hey #132 , it's a Siberian cat! They are said to be the least triggering for people who are allergic, and I can really say that's true :) She isn't bothering my dad at all, plus this breed is really friendly, cuddly and their fuzzy hair is super soft! You could also try a Russian Blue, I believe they are also hypo allergenic. I hope things work out for you! :)

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TwistedCherub1 15

Does your dad have a dander allergy, or saliva allergy? My sister is allergic (epi-pen level) to an enzyme in cats' saliva, which they spread when they clean themselves. But I want a cat so if your dad has the same type of allergy I know I can get that breed and still have my sister visit.

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Ali_Br_fml 33

If it's the saliva, that person would be allergic to all cats. If it's just cat dander, then the hairless/short hair cats are less likely to trigger allergic reactions. So, most likely it's dander, not the enzyme in the saliva, because every cat who cleans themselves with their tongue (which is every cat) would trigger the allergic reaction. Sorry about that. My allergies aren't that bad. They're bad, but not Epi-Pen bad.

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alycion 38

I'm allergic to the saliva. Not bad though. It only seems to be male cats with me though. Kinda sucks that male cat likes to clean everyone though.

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tukies 28

Ragdolls are also a good hypoallergenic cat bread. They are nice and fluffy, but don't have an undercoat. Therefore it's just like having a hairless cat. It's the only bread I can have in my home.

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murdersquirrel 15

for future reference, a good starter room for a new kitty is the bathroom if you happen to have two.

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Blink_me26 21

I wouldn't go with the Russian Blue, a friend I stayed with for a while had one and my allergies definitely reacted. Also it didn't help that he went our of his way to go near my face, bastard.

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dmd316 9

Also, Ragdoll cats sometimes go limp when you pick them up like a ragdoll, hence the name. They are beautiful, playful cats.

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outthelabyrynth 21

It's the saliva. He's not epi pen level allergic, but still pretty bad. Every cat has this enzyme in his saliva, which causes the allergic reaction. Most people with cat allergies are allergic for the saliva, there are only a few who are allergic to the hairs, which is a very common made mistake! Naked cats have a really high dose of this enzyme in their saliva, so in most cases, they're absolutely aren't the solution. A few cat breeds, like the Siberian, have a really low dose of this enzyme in their saliva, so they are called hypo allergenic. But watch out, the dose isn't a 0. For most people it's perfectly fine, but it still can cause reactions, so you should be careful :) About the male cats, no matter what breed, all male cats have a (slightly) higher dose of the enzyme, so it's logical that only they bother you :) It's a whole study and for the last 4 years I've been reading about it (to convince my parents to get the cat- yes, I'm pathetic ;) ), so if you wanna know more, you should just google it some time! :)

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melbrook10 1

I don't know what it is. I can get along with all my grandmas cats except for one. He is the only one to set off my allergies.

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davidislost 11

Op, you seem like a really genuine person, it's lovely. May try persuade my parents, too :D

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outthelabyrynth 21

Aaw, thank you so much :) Well, if there's anything I can do, I'm happy to help!

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Blink_me26 21

I admire your dedication OP, I'm sure your kitty has a lovely home with you.

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anonymous1109 4

My dad has a severe pet allergy as well, not just cats, but my sister, who's 27 and living on her own, has two cats (I forget what they are), but they're pure breed and I've noticed my dad has had no allergic reaction to them, nor has he had any allergic reaction to my pure breed dogs (Aussie, pitbull and Labrador) the vet has said this is because it's pure bred, so perhaps that has something to do with it as well.

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Mandy93 15

Don't feel bad about all your research, OP! I wanted a dog all throughout my childhood, but unfortunately my mom's allergic. When I was 14 I discovered there was such a thing as hypo-allergenic dogs, and spent years researching those breeds. For my 16th birthday, I finally got my beautiful yorkie girl! Now, four years later, I love her dearly, and I can honestly say that she is the best thing that's ever happened in my life. So all that research truly paid off for me, as I'm sure it will for you. Best of luck with your new friend, and hope she doesn't get stuck in anything else. ;)

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an3ph 20

I knew an old piano that swallowed a cat…

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adh123 3

Siberian Forest Cats have been known to be hypoallergenic

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magnetic_aura 26

If the cat got in on its own, if you just put some food out, it will almost certainly find its way out...

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