Cats allergic to us?
I found a Reuters story on MSNBC that may explain why one of my Siamese cats wheezes sometimes even though my vet dismisses it as nothing: Cats may be allergic to humans or at least some of the stuff we expose them to like dust and cigarette smoke. We don't smoke, but maybe she's just allergic to us!
I can see veterinarians scrabbling to expand their industry now: Allergy tests for cats, allergy shots, allergy meds. Then, of course, cats would need special bedding and toys that are hypoallergenic and can be washed with special hypoallergenic soap. And naturally there should be special anti-dandruff shampoo for the humans in their lives and an anti-smoking campaign that asks people to quit smoking to protect the health of their pets. And I wouldn't be surprised if they find that certain cat litters are to blame for the allergies too.
Mmmm...well, for you entereprising souls out there, this may be the start of a whole new niche in the pet care market for products and services to be created. Get busy, make some money and help my Chloe kitty and others breathe easy!
I can see veterinarians scrabbling to expand their industry now: Allergy tests for cats, allergy shots, allergy meds. Then, of course, cats would need special bedding and toys that are hypoallergenic and can be washed with special hypoallergenic soap. And naturally there should be special anti-dandruff shampoo for the humans in their lives and an anti-smoking campaign that asks people to quit smoking to protect the health of their pets. And I wouldn't be surprised if they find that certain cat litters are to blame for the allergies too.
Mmmm...well, for you entereprising souls out there, this may be the start of a whole new niche in the pet care market for products and services to be created. Get busy, make some money and help my Chloe kitty and others breathe easy!
posted by Jackie at 8:23 AM
1 Comments:
my cat "Bootsie" is a year and a half and he has sneezed since day one. It can be anything. I do smoke which I am trying to quit and it could be the dust, or the kitty liter. It's not a big deal, he doesn't sneeze everyday, but he does sneeze!
I love cats. I help feed the homeless cats next door too. There is a abandoned house next door and we make sure there is food and water for them everyday. It does get expensive, but I will not let those cats starve. I got my bootsie from that house! I know there are just going to be more kittens born, I do what I can. All I can do is help to feed them!
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