Animals: Today, I bought a kitten. I've wanted a cat for years and decided...

By annabellebyebye - 16/08/2009 15:18 - United States

Today, I bought a kitten. I've wanted a cat for years and decided to finally buy one now that I have my own apartment. It turns out I'm allergic to cats. FML

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By achoooo - 07/11/2009 05:34 - United States

Today, to celebrate moving into a new apartment, my girlfriend decided she would get a kitten. She didn't know I'm allergic to cats. When I told her, she decided that she couldn't date someone who couldn't be around her cat; the one she doesn't have yet. FML

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By Cat lover - 23/12/2017 01:30

Today, after 25 years living with my dad, who is highly allergic to cats, I was finally able to adopt two kittens to live in my new place, just like I have always wanted. Guess who else is highly allergic to cats? Me, it seems. FML

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By crazy cat lady - 03/12/2014 23:24 - United Kingdom - Coventry

Today, I learned I'm allergic to the 5-month-old kitten we got 3 days ago. It loves me, follows me everywhere and sleeps on my lap in the evenings. FML

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By Lola - 23/07/2012 04:31

Today, my boyfriend bought us three kittens. Today, I also discovered that I am allergic to cats. My boyfriend broke up with me because he wanted the cats more than me. FML

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By milksquad - 17/07/2017 14:11

Today, my roommates adopted two kittens without consulting me. We're not allowed to have pets in our apartment and I'm severely allergic to cats. Oh well, it's not like I needed to be able to breathe this summer. FML

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By cat-astrophic - 25/02/2015 15:44 - United Kingdom

Today, after 3 years of studying to be a veterinarian, I found out I may not be able to continue. It's not because I'm failing my classes, but because my body has developed an allergy to cats. FML

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By anonymous - 25/11/2015 01:01 - Canada

Today, my mother refused to buy a cat because my sister is allergic to them. She bought a rabbit instead. I'm allergic to rabbits. FML

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By blehhx - 09/04/2011 05:32 - United States

Today, I found out my cat is allergic to ME. No kidding. FML

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By anonymous - 06/06/2016 16:51 - United States - Phoenix

Today, like every other day for the past two weeks, the strange cat that has adopted me inexplicably made its way into my house and curled up next to my head while I slept. I'm horribly allergic. FML

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By Good choice cat - 24/02/2014 19:05 - United States - San Francisco

Today, I learned that I'm the only person in my family that our new cat likes. She sleeps on my bed and always sits in my lap and despises everyone else. I'm allergic to cats. FML

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Sunday 16 August 2009 20:18

Wouldn't you be aware of that allergy BEFORE you got the cat? You've never had allergy tests done, or gotten a stuffy nose when you were around your friends' cats? I suggest shots if you want to keep it. Either that, or zyrtec. Zyrtec (allergy medication) is WONDERFUL. I'm (supposedly) allergic, and I don't react to my cat at all.

Shock98 0

Sunday 16 August 2009 20:08

so get some allergy medicine.

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Raytestrak 3

Monday 17 August 2009 15:01

You've always wanted a cat, but appearantly you don't know anyone with cats, otherwise you'd know you're allergic. Just shave the pussy.

sentient 10

Monday 17 August 2009 15:29

YDI for being stupid enough to want a disgusting animal like a cat wandering around in your house.

hatcher 0

Monday 17 August 2009 15:32

It's entirely possible that you're allergic to a specific breed or hair type. There are people who are severely allergic to cats who are totally fine around torties, which SHOULDN'T make any sense, since that's a color pattern and not a hair type or breed. These people are in the minority of those who are allergic, but it's a possibility. Find out whether you're allergic to the hair, the dander, or the saliva of the cat. Then determine whether your allergies can be controlled by medication or if they are too difficult for you to handle. If they are too difficult for you to manage, find a friend who will take care of the cat. Don't just drop her off at a shelter or the pet store.

zavanna 1

Monday 17 August 2009 16:49

Ouch. Though, my sister is allergic to cats too. Yet she have had as many as 3 cats (when one died, she bought a new one, and when that one died, she bought another one). She have had a cat since she was 7... And now she's 29. So, with the right medication, I don't think it's impossible for you to have a cat. Btw, cats rock! :D

captainmaharet 1

Monday 17 August 2009 18:30

Original poster. Next time ADOPT a cat. I had a coworker once who was allergic to cats, but she got one anyway and over time she got over the allergy.

Ystar_fml 0

Monday 17 August 2009 19:05

im allergic to cats, but i have two, your body gets used to them :)

Ranoona 0

Monday 17 August 2009 21:05

im not a big fan of cats, but if i were in your situation and instead of a cat it was a dog i would be pretty bummed out. FYL.

annamg 0

Monday 17 August 2009 21:37

Are you severely allergic? If it's a mild/moderate allergy, it can be managed fairly easily. Keep the cat out of your bedroom, brush him, vaccuum often...

killinmesmalls 0

Monday 17 August 2009 22:27

I have a cat and a small apartment I've been allergic to animals all my life. At first I would sneeze and tear up but now I'm used to it. Make sure you keep your apartment clean and vacuum regularly at Petsmart there is a spray called Dander-Off that you can spray on your furniture that helps.