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Life With Cats: 5 Tips For Dating Someone Who’s Allergic To Cats

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My cat, Pookie, can be a bit of a diva. She insists on lounging on the foot of my bed, must be fed at 6:30am sharp, and needs constant affection, but only on her terms.

Despite her diva tendencies, I love this cat. I can’t imagine my life without her silly antics or dramatic meows for treats. She’s my baby.

So, you can imagine the pickle I’m in dating someone who is very, very allergic to cats. At first he tried to play it off and simply pop an antihistamine, but it wasn’t cutting it. After spending a few hours at my place, my boyfriend would be sneeze-y, itchy, and even a bit wheezy. We’re talking serious allergies.

The idea of having to pick between Pookie and my boyfriend seemed unfair. Why can’t we have it all? Pet parenting isn’t something to take lightly. Getting rid of Pookie isn’t even an option, but I’d also like to be able to have my boyfriend over to my place without him feeling like death.

CatTime has a ton of tips on how to keep allergens at bay. But for those of us fortunate enough to be allergy free, taking care of your place for someone who does have allergies can be a big lifestyle change.

Here are a few precautions I’ve been taking to insure that both Pookie and my boyfriend are comfortable in my apartment.

Other things you can do include making sure you’re wearing clean clothes and washing and bathing yourself before spending time with your beloved. I always wash my hands and face before touching my boyfriend.

Are you romantically involved with someone who has severe cat allergies? What do you do to make sure both your cat and partner are comfortable in your space? Let us know in the comments below!

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