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I have just found out that i am elergic to my cats, is there anything that would help my allergies.

vera1937
07/12/08
vera1937
Topics:Cats
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Casey McNulty
Saturday, July 12, 2008

Hi Vera,

THank you for your question. There are several medications on the market that may help to alleviate your allergies. There are over-the-counter medications, such as Claritin, Benadryl, and Zyrtec, and there are also several prescription medications avaialable. If neither the OTC nor the prescription medications work for you, there are allergy shots that you can get that will gradually help you to overcome your allergy. You can read more about allergy treatment options here. I would recommend talking to your doctor or pharmacist before trying anything. Some of these medications may interact with other medications you may be taking, and your doctor or pharmacist should be able to help you find something that will work for you. Best of luck!

Casey

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