Eliminating Cat Dander---5 Ways To Keep It Under Control

The protein in cat dander affects millions. Breathing high levels of it consistently can trigger allergy and asthma symptoms, and cause respiratory problems to develop in those who were otherwise healthy.

Dander is dead flakes of skin that are constantly being shed to make way for newer healthier skin that is more able to protect from disease and infection. 

This shedding process will continue throughout your pet's life and so learning to deal with it effectively with allow you to live a healthier lifestyle while being able to enjoy your cat more.

The main source of irritation is a protein in the dander called Fel d1 (Felis Domesticus 1). It is also found in saliva and urine. Symptoms from exposure include itchiness, watering eyes, closed throat, congestion, and frequent sneezing.

And while there is no way to eliminate it completely as long as you have your pet, here are 5 things you can do to keep it to a minimum.

Create A Cat-Free Zone---If you are just adopting a kitten you can set the ground rules from day one. Make the bedroom one of the places where your pet is not allowed to go. Keep the door closed so that the floors, bed, and chairs are less likely to have hair and dander.

if you already have a pet that is use to lounging in your bedroom, this may be a little bit tougher to enforce. Close the door to your room and thoroughly clean walls, carpets, and linens. 

Your kitty may express great displeasure at being displaced. Scratching at the door and meowing may continue for a while. But stay strong. This one step could be the difference between being able to manage your allergies/asthma and enjoying your pet or having to find another home for it.

Reduce Fabrics---Anything that is woven is a haven for particulates. That includes the cat-related ones like hair and dander, but also other more normal particles such as dust, dust mites, mold and mildew spores, and seasonal pollen. All of these are well known allergens that can wreak havoc with those who are sensitive to them.

It would be nice to think that you could just wave a wand and totally redo your interior. And that's great if you can, but for many it will take an awareness of what needs to go and replacing things as the need occurs.

Replace draperies with blinds that can be wiped clean; wood floors, linoleum, and tile trump carpet because they can easily be damp mopped. Area rugs that can be washed make them easy and low cost to clean frequently.

Clean Your Home---Vacuuming frequently will help remove particles that have fallen to the floor that are likely to have dander attached to them. A cleaner with a HEPA (high efficiency particle arresting) filter will keep those particles from being blown back into the air.

Don't forget to wipe down the legs of chairs and tables that cats tend to like to rub against. Wash their favorite toys, rugs, and bedding at least once a week as well.

Bathe Your Cat---If this is done with a kitten from the time you bring it home, it will get use to the routine and it will make life easier for both of you. Starting a new regimen like this with an older cat is likely to be tougher. Regardless of age, check with your veterinarian first to determine the right frequency and the best products to use.

Filter The Air---Using a cleaner with a variety of particle filters including a HEPA will continually minimize the amount of airborne dander that is available to be inhaled.


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Here found a good article on vaccination.

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Vaccination Ruminations
By Glen Dupree DVM, Big Run Healing Arts – Big Run, Pa.

I do not personally vaccinate my pets, nor have I for many years.
There are several reasons for this. From my perspective as a
Homeopath, vaccines are among the leading contributors to the sycosis
miasm. Some of the signs of sycosis are allergies, bladder disease
(cystitis, crystals in the urine, chronic and recurrent problems),
behavior problems (rage, jealousy, fears, restlessness),
itchy/draining/waxy ears, food intolerances and inflamed bowels,
bronchitis and asthma, arthritis, greasy hair coats, itching, and
warts/growths. These symptoms probably sound familiar as they are
becoming more prevalent in the pet population.

"DO you get YEARLY BOOSTER VACCINATIONS?"

Another important influence on my decision to stop vaccinating were
the references concerning the long-term side effects of vaccinations
coupled with the history of low efficacy of most vaccines in the
elimination or reduction of the incidence of given diseases in given
populations.

A third realization that makes me question the validity of repeated
vaccinations is the fact that the same technology and rational used
to develop human vaccines has been used in the development of animal
vaccines. When was the last time you were vaccinated against a really
major, life-threatening disease? In childhood? Do you get yearly
booster vaccinations ??? If we expect our immunity and protection to
last this long, why do we expect our pets to only have year long
immunity?

I also have faith in the power of Homeopathy and correct nutrition to
enhance and optimize wellness and true health. If we strive to
support our pets nutritionally and to provide them with the optimal
diet for health maintenance, we are not going to see the levels of
either chronic, debilitating disease or acute, infectious disease
that we tend to see in nutritionally compromised individuals. In the
event that we are faced with a serious disease process, it is my
belief that careful and correct Homeopathic prescribing will not only
offer the patient the best opportunity for overcoming the disease but
also for becoming healthier and better able to resist disease in the
future.

Okay, some of you may see this as a radical approach.

There are other options available between the extremes of no vaccines
and relative overvaccination.

On my scale the next step below the no-vaccine protocol is basing the
decision to revaccinate on the results of titer levels.

For the caregiver's peace of mind, a blood sample can be submitted to
the appropriate laboratory for measurement of specific antibodies
(usually distemper and parvovirus in dogs, panleukopenia {feline
distemper} in cats). Titers offer a way of measuring the individual's
response to exposure .This has been extrapolated to give a relative
measure of the protectedness" of the patient (although the
minimal "safe" antibody level varies considerably between labs and
does not take into account the innate anemnestic or memory responses
the body has from previous exposures, either via natural exposure or
vaccination). Interpretation of titers is a complex subject that
warrants another article to itself. However, once the titer level is
measured, the caregiver can use that information to help determine if
more vaccines are warranted (for their comfort if not for the pet's
protection).

Next on my scale is the use of Homeopathic nosodes.

The drawback to nosodes is the tendency to consider them very safe
and thus use them like "harmless homeopathic vaccines". The rules for
nosode use are the same as for the decision to use conventional
vaccines - for use in healthy animals only. Overuse of nosodes
(especially in the repeated higher potencies) can cause problems, as
can the overuse of vaccines. If nosodes are used prudently and
correctly they may provide a safe alternative to conventional
vaccinations.

Nosodes to specific diseases are most effective if they are used
during periods of highest susceptibility or the time of exposure to
the disease. Contact a trained veterinary Homeopath who is versed in
the use of nosodes for more thoughts behind their application and a
schedule of nosode use suitable for your situation.

This brings us to the limited use of conventional vaccines.

Current conventional medical references are beginning to advocate the
use of a two shot series for juvenile vaccination - one injection
given before 12 weeks of age and another after 12 weeks of age - as
well as the use of limited valence vaccines (not the vaccines that
have everything including the kitchen sink included in one shot).
There have also been major changes in yearly booster protocols, with
many veterinary organizations and teaching and research institutions
suggesting minimal vaccinations every three years in animals who have
had previous vaccinations.

These modified vaccine schedules provide good options for breeders
who are not comfortable with the heavy vaccination schedules
currently used but are not sure what environment their puppies will
ultimately live in. They are also an option for folks who are not yet
comfortable with the idea of no vaccinations at all.

Last, in my comfort zone, are the current multiple injection,
polyvalent vaccine schedules.

If you do not feel comfortable reducing the use of vaccines, and if
you feel it necessary to vaccinate for everything yearly, I would
highly recommend finding a veterinary Homeopath who can help you and
your pet past the imbalances that routinely arise from vaccine
schedules of this type.

The use or avoidance of vaccines is an issue that is coming under
close scrutiny from both the conventional and the alternative medical
fields. There is no clear consensus on the best approach. It is to
the benefit of our pet population as a whole that each caregiver
spend time researching the options and arriving at the best answer
for their individual situation rather than passively accepting what
has for so long been "conventional" wisdom.


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  I am also anti-vaccination. My cat, whose photo is on the front page, died after vaccination. After 6 months. She is now at the Rainbow Bridge...Now I never do vaccinate cats.



                                                                              Rainbow Bridge.

    Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. 

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....


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Interesting facts of the life of cats.

Cats are North America’s most popular pets: there are 73 million cats compared to 63 million dogs. Over 30% of households in North America own a cat.

During the time of the Spanish Inquisition, Pope Innocent VIII condemned cats as evil and thousands of cats were burned. Unfortunately, the widespread killing of cats led to an explosion of the rat population, which exacerbated the effects of the Black Death


When a family cat died in ancient Egypt, family members would mourn by shaving off their eyebrows. They also held elaborate funerals during which they drank wine and beat their breasts. The cat was embalmed with a sculpted wooden mask and the tiny mummy was placed in the family tomb or in a pet cemetery with tiny mummies of mice


While many parts of Europe and North America consider the black cat a sign of bad luck, in Britain and Australia, black cats are considered lucky

Cats hate the water because their fur does not insulate well when it’s wet. The Turkish Van, however, is one cat that likes swimming. Bred in central Asia, its coat has a unique texture that makes it water resistant


The world’s rarest coffee, Kopi Luwak, comes from Indonesia where a wildcat known as the luwak lives. The cat eats coffee berries and the coffee beans inside pass through the stomach. The beans are harvested from the cat's dung heaps and then cleaned and roasted. Kopi Luwak sells for about $500 for a 450 g (1 lb) bag

                                                                                      ( Based on site http://facts.randomhistory.com)

Interesting Facts About Cats

By Sarah Parker

Cats are kept as domestic pets and the species has been living with us for thousands of years. There are many breeds of cat, including ones without hair and tails. They are capable of hunting many different types of species and are highly intelligent. Because they are so intelligent, it is possible to train them to do the most unlikely of tasks, such as opening doors (although obviously not with a key of course).

How Do Cats Communicate?

They purr, miaow and hiss. They also use body language and use a combination of these things when communicating with 'fellow felines'. They are still capable of living in the wild.

Defining Terms

A male cat is known as a tom. A female, believe it or not, is called a queen. The cute young variety are known as kittens. If the cat in question has registered ancestry, then it is referred to as a pedigree cat. Purebred cats constitute only one tenth of the total cat population.

How Long Do They Live?

If kept at home as domesticated pets, cats live a very long time. The average is fourteen to twenty years. The oldest cat in recorded history lived to the grand age of thirty six. Generally speaking, cats that don't venture outside tend to live longer because they don't get into fights or risk injury from accidents.

How Much Sleep Do They Need?

Cats sleep... a lot ! The older they get, the more sleep they need, but the average is between thirteen and fourteen hours a day. Some cats though, will sleep the majority of the day ( upto twenty hours ). If only the average working person could enjoy such sleeping luxury.

Reading A Cats Body Language

If a cat is angry it will twitch the end of its tail. A tail held high in the air means your cat is happy, whereas a tail pointing down will usually indicate it is not happy. If you encounter a surprised cat, or one that is in fear, the hair on its back may become raised, along with its tail.

When a cat is being friendly with another, it will tend to touch the others nose. If a cat is happy and sitting on your lap, it may paw you. They will often use this in combination with purring as a display of affection towards their owner.

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