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Shane New Member Posts: 2 From:Lexington Park, Md Registered: Aug 2003	posted 08-24-2003 11:14 AM Hi, everyone. Thanks for your time. I really don't like cats, I'm sorry. But my room mate has a cat that he will not get rid of. Cat hair makes me sick to the point where I can barely open my eyes. So, we have agreed that the cat can stay as long as it reamins in his room. Well, the cat sheds a lot and it manages to make it's way out of his room and into the rest of the house. It's not a huge problem yet, but I want to prevent it from becoming one. Like I said, I don't like cats, but I'm trying to compromise here. My question, does anyone know of any sort of device (air filter, etc.) or any tricks that would help keep the cat hair in his area and out of mine? I would be very aprreacitve if someone could offer me some advice. Thank you. IP: Logged
sarah207 Member Posts: 59 From: Registered: Jul 2003	posted 08-24-2003 06:17 PM i dont think its a very good idea to come on a cat forum and say u dont like cats... but anyway..... we just take our cats out like a few times a week and brush them and it helps a little...just make sure u do it outside... but our cats dont shed a lot so its not really a problem for us... IP: Logged
Shane New Member Posts: 2 From:Lexington Park, Md Registered: Aug 2003	posted 08-24-2003 07:01 PM It's not actually cats tahat I have a problem with. It's just the fact that I am allergic to the hair. It's a real pain for me. Anyways, thanks for the suggestion. I guess that would be the logical thing to do. IP: Logged
blaklilac Member Posts: 25 From:Louisiana Registered: Jun 2003	posted 08-24-2003 07:34 PM if the fur does manage to come out quite often, and if you have the time, dust and vacuum frequently (nobody likes to do it, but it should help) IP: Logged
fleafly Member Posts: 123 From:sheridan, wy Registered: Aug 2003	posted 08-24-2003 08:41 PM They have filters, like ionic and hepa air filters that should help. Also brushing the cat regularly. If it has long hair, your roommate could get it groomed. I am allergic to cats too, but I love them. I take Claritin when my allergies act up, and it helps a lot. They have it OTC at grocery stores and Wal-mart. IP: Logged
Thorn Member Posts: 15 From:Atlanta, GA Registered: Aug 2003	posted 08-25-2003 06:04 AM they also make anti-dander wipes that the cat owner can wipe his cat down with. also make sure there is no space between his door (like underneath) and the common areas of the house. IP: Logged
Cat Member Posts: 54 From:Nova Scotia, Canada Registered: May 2003	posted 08-25-2003 11:07 AM How about taking allergy meds?? I'm allergic to cats (and I still love them btw) and I use a vacuum with a Hepa filter. Seems to work well. I also keep the windows open to circulate air frequently. IP: Logged
Michiko New Member Posts: 2 From:Glasgow, England Registered: Sep 2003	posted 09-01-2003 01:40 PM My friend, Erik, had the same problem you do when he came to visit me for a few weeks in my small studio apartment...And I have 6 cats, 2 with long hair! First, I went out to Walmart and bought an air purifier, I vaccumed my place every other day and after the vaccuming I sprayed Allergy Fabreeze. (That stuff is great!) And once a week I turned off the A/C, opened a window and turned on the ceiling fan. I also brushed my cats once a week, and afterwards I bathed them with either a wet wash rag or Pet Wipes. All of this really helped Erik, espically the Allergy Fabreeze. I hope this helps. ------------------ Michiko IP: Logged

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