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[–] kboy101222@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 months ago (3 children)

As someone who wants a cat but is really allergic, I'm not looking forward to shelling out for a Bengal or sphynx when the temptation gets too high...

I watch shelters around here constantly, and only one of them has ever come through.

It was adopted in about 10 seconds

[–] Barbarian@sh.itjust.works 8 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Do not buy a sphinx if you're allergic to cats. People who are allergic are generally allergic to the oil (sebum). Sphinxs are awful for people who are allergic.

If not bathed regularly, they'll cover your furniture in that oil too.

[–] kboy101222@sh.itjust.works 4 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Ah, thanks for the info! A lot of the articles I was looking at said that they were good for people with allergies, including one from a vet service, so that's good to know.

The whole hairless thing is also super unsettling to me so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[–] peopleproblems@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago

My ex thinks they are cute.

But I guess some people think naked mole rats are cute too. Or mangy bears?

[–] MeatPilot@lemmy.world -2 points 5 months ago

At the age of fourteen a Zoroastrian named Vilma ritualistically shaved my testicles. There really is nothing like a shorn scrotum... it's breathtaking- I highly suggest you try it.

[–] TubularTittyFrog@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

if you groom your cat fastidiously you'll be fine. the allergen is not in the hair, it's in the saliva.

i am allergic but have a long haired cat. it's fine as long as i brush him out regularly. when he bites me i break out in hives though.

[–] garbagebagel@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

This might not be feasible if you're in the states but if you have access to good healthcare, go to an allergist and get the shots! I've always had cats and been allergic to them , I survived with an inhaler and prescription pills. Since I finished my shots last year I've felt 100x better. The only time I need my pills now for cats is when I visit my mom who has 5 of them, with one long haired orange boi that just needs to sit on your head.

[–] kboy101222@sh.itjust.works 0 points 5 months ago

Unfortunately, I'm American :/