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Children’s allergies can be really challenging to deal with, but it’s simply heartbreaking when the allergen is your beloved family cat. While cat allergies are common and symptoms are rarely life-threatening, they can be very uncomfortable for kids. If your child has been diagnosed with an allergy to your feline friend, check out these five handy tips to keep your child healthy without kicking your cat to the curb.
The first step when a cat allergy is identified should be to make your child’s bedroom a cat-free zone. As they spend eight or more hours in their bedroom, allergy symptoms can be significantly reduced by keeping your cat out of their sleeping space.
Once you enforce feline lockdown, start with a clean slate by thoroughly cleaning the bedroom. Make sure you take the time to wash the bed sheets. Also, have any carpets, rugs or upholstered furniture in your child’s room professionally cleaned to remove cat dander and sanitise the room.
An easy way to reduce the airborne allergen particles floating around your family home is to use an air filtration system. Proteins found in your cat’s skin, saliva, dander and urine are what trigger your child’s allergic reactions, and air filtration systems can help keep these allergens from entering your child’s respiratory system.
A large range of air filters exists on the market to suit any budget — for a reliable high-performance filter, choose a rating-based HEPA filter with a high MERV rating.
A regular bath can help to keep your cat’s dander and fur under control, reducing airborne particles that may trigger your child’s allergies. Many cats are seriously against the idea of bathing — make it easier on your cat and yourself by clipping their nails, wearing protective clothing and tiring your cat out prior to the bath.
Give your feline friend a very thorough brush before using a mild cat shampoo in a warm bath. Use your laundry sink to wash your cat so any residue won’t affect your child’s allergies during their own evening bath routine. If your cat is distressed, you may want to try just using a warm washcloth or specially-formulated pet wipes instead.
A healthy cat is a happy, low-allergen cat! Poor feline nutrition can lead to excessive hair loss, dander and shedding, leaving even more allergens around your family home. By keeping your cat’s weight in check and providing a nutritionally-balanced diet, your cat’s skin will stay healthy.
Flea and tick treatment will also help keep dander levels under control. If you suspect that your cat has excessive dander, consult your veterinarian — there may be an underlying skin condition or medical disorder that can be easily treated to restore your cat’s skin health.
Unless you want to isolate your child to their room forevermore or send your cat packing, make sure to keep the living areas as allergen-free as possible. While many steam-cleaning and carpet care solutions offer allergen protection, pesky cat dander can be left behind to irritate your child’s allergies. Hire a professional cleaning service that promises complete dander cleaning to keep your home allergen-free.
Chem-Dry allergen products use a non-toxic, pH-neutral active cleaning solution with low-pressure application to completely remove dander from your carpets and upholstery. A complete healthy home package is highly recommended for allergy sufferers or homes with young children.
For more information about how Chem-Dry allergen products can keep your family home free from cat dander, contact us at Davali Chem-Dry today for a free carpet cleaning estimate.
