My Dog’s Allergic to My Cat
You were expecting a punch line, right? No joke. My Sophie is allergic to the cat. She gets watery eyes and sneezes soon after that cat gets up on the bed, itches like mad and has a new bald spot. Sooo, we went back to the vet today to ask if that was possible and it is. Since Sophie started these symptoms right when the cat decided to move indoors and sleep with us at night, she thought it was pretty likely that Sophie is allergic to the cat.
We’re going to try a few things, including Benadryl for Sophie and frequent grooming for the cat. (Seriously, you can give dogs Benadryl. Don’t do it without consulting your vet and getting dosage instructions, though.) If these things don’t work, I guess the kitty gets locked out of the bedroom.
Sophie adores her and didn’t seem to be bothered when they played outside. I guess containing all of that saliva and dander in one room for 8 hours at night is what pushes the allergy reactions over the edge.
I wish there were a punchline. My dog tested positive for allergies to, among other things, cat dander. He has multiple allergies – to certain foods, grasses, even human dander. It’s not a fun trip.
Jessica - November 18, 2007 8:16 am
My Dog is also allergic to my cat. I did not beleive it when we took him to the vet….but sure enough the vet confirmed it. When it turned a little colder the past few weeks we have allowed the cat to sleep in our room – which is where the dog also sleeps. Every since the cat came in, the dogs eyes were watery and he became very sinus conjested and would itch and sneeze. At first we thought he had a cold or was sick. NOPE – we found out he was illergic to the CAT!!! This big strong 120lb German Shepard illergic to a 8lb cat!
Debra - December 12, 2007 3:08 am
oh whao i didnt think it was possible but i think my puppy is allergic to out cat. my puppy sneezes all the time while were at home. when were anywhere else he doesnt. i thought he had a cold and took him to his vet but the vet said hes in great shape and has no cold. we clean the room frequently and sweep & mop daily i thought it might be dust but i guess its the cat which sucks
Michelle - March 13, 2008 6:34 am
just got a new kitten today cutest little thing in the world found out by 1 am dog wont stop coughing throwing up and has watery eyes 25mg of bene and now he is passed out on the bed laying next to the kiten not coughing not throwing up and all symptoms have vanished my vet recommended 1mg/1lb and sure enough sounds like lucas out half lab half pug is loving the new kitten but maybe having a sneeze or 2 along the way
Steve - October 24, 2009 12:46 pm
I think my new puppy may be allergic to cats as well =( he is a silkie terrier and has been sneezing ever since we bought him home 7 days ago, at first i thought it was a cold but then i realized when he is taken somewhere else (not around cats) he is fine. He also reverse sneezes a lot and im not sure if that has anything to do with allergies. Can someone please help.. im frustrated!!
Christine - November 11, 2009 6:13 am