Pets and Allergies

[AquaFINEa]

I'm unsure if this question has been raised before and, if so, I apologize. But, I was curious -is it possible to be allergic to only one "kind" of cat (or animal, for that matter) and not others?
I ask this because I used to think that I was allergic to all cats because I would sneeze alot around them or they'd make me break out into hives lol. But, now I'm thinking differently because these things do not happen all the time anymore. I'm not sure -maybe I'm immune to them now? lol

Thank you, in advance, for helping!

 

[Dagna]

It is possible. Many people are not allergic to their own pets, they seem to develop an immunity. I have no problems with my cats, but if I get near a new one, I'm sneezing and itching for a couple of months at least. You can also be allergic to one breed, but not another. I'm not allergic to certain rough coated breeds, like scotties, cairns, pyrs, but I go into asthma attacks around other types of dogs. Even so called "hypo-allergenic" poodles set me off.

 

[AquaFINEa]

Thank you very much for your reply, Dagna

 

[Mr. Friendly]

I have seen people who are allergic to one type of pet and even one specific pet. I'm not any kind of expert and I don't know your specific situation, but yes it is possible...

 

[encouraging_angels1]

i USED TO ride a horse called Faith, she had a course coats and i used to sneeze at her everytime i rode, after a couple of weeks surronded by her, hay. my hayfever didn't come again!

i'm not allergic anymore, i'm not allergic to cats, dogs, rabbits.

 

[Dawn Marie]

Well, I'm allergic to all cats, and some dogs... depending on what type of fur they have, I guess. My friend came over the other night with her little dachsund (sp?), and I didn't react to her at all. Very happy about that... I've always wanted a dog and never thought I'd be able to have one.

 

[Tanyalita]

My boyfriend used to be allergic to my cat, but now he isn't, because she sleeps on the bed all the time and is always in the room. But if we go over to someone else's house with cats, he can't breath. I think he just built up an immunity to my cat. So I guess it's possible to be allergic to certain cats and not others.

 

[AquaFINEa]

Wow -thank you, everyone for your replies!
I really appreciate your comments/stories. It's quite nice to know that I am not the only one here who has dealt with this lol.