"ImStillMags" > wrote in message
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> On Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 5:50:13 AM UTC-7, Ophelia wrote:
>> "Gary" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > Ophelia wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > wrote:
>> >> > Fairly common. The cat I have now 'talks' - she will more likely
>> >> > come
>> >> > to me if I meow than if I call her by name
>> >>
>> >> Cool. I had never heard of that. Cats are so sweet, it must be nice
>> >> to
>> >> be
>> >> able to have one
>> >
>> > In your case, I assume allergy/asthma issues with a cat? I know it's a
>> > common allergy. Most of my life I had cats. They really are "cool
>> > people" and extremely low maintenance compared to other pets.
>>
>> Yes, it's the dander
>>
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> Actually it is not usually the dander that affects most people who are
> "allergic" to cats the most.
>
> Thee is a protein in their saliva that affects you. The easiest way to
> cat proof your dwelling is to regularly "wash" surfaces where cats are
> present with a dilute tannic acid solution. Some people use it in a fine
> mist sprayer on their upholstered furniture as well. It works like a
> charm. A 3-5% solution of tannic acid works on cat and dust mite
> allergies.

Interesting! Too late for me though because I now have dogs and the one I
have at the moment is terrified of cats.


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