For some reason, I don’t have much of a problem with cat hair, like it just causes itchiness after several hours, but if a cat licks me, I quickly break out in hives.
My girlfriend has the same issue. Her doctor told her she was allergic specifically to cat saliva, and since they groom themselves with their tongues their fur has little bits of saliva on them, which triggers a less intense reaction than direct cat licks.
I struggle with this and yet will still accept face snuggles with my kitty.
Do antihistamines work?
Not OP, but they do.
I have severe cat allergy and a pretty bad dog allergy, but gen3 antihistamines, when taken in advance, take care of it fairly well. Whatever I feel is usually just psychosomatic, and goes away with the first beer. Context: Christmas parties at friends houses who have dogs & cats.
