• BreadstickNinja@lemmy.worldEnglish
    85·
    10 months ago

    We had a neighborhood cat who would show up at the back door meowing for treats and scritches. I am strongly allergic and would run inside after petting her to wash my hands thoroughly and take two Benadryl.

    I would still break out in hives all over my arms every single time. But I couldn’t just not pet her! This meme is perfect.

    Rest in peace, Bella. You were a very good kitty.

  • VieuxQueb@lemmy.ca
    35·
    10 months ago

    That’s been me for long enough that I don’t react much anymore. Only took about 40 years of regular exposure. Worth it!

    • Signtist@lemm.ee
      21·
      10 months ago

      Yeah, I had cat’s growing up, and I just thought it was normal not to be able to breathe through your nose for long periods of time. By the time I moved out I wasn’t allergic anymore.

  • Son_of_dad@lemmy.world
    132·
    10 months ago

    Bullshit. I’m allergic to cats and it gives you a natural dislike for them. Also I’m convinced that cats are creatures from another dimension or planet, they’re toxic, demon creatures

    • naticus@lemmy.worldEnglish
      91·
      10 months ago

      I’m allergic and still like cats. I don’t have a cat for obvious reasons, but a natural dislike? Nah, that’s just projection.

      • Son_of_dad@lemmy.world
        2·
        10 months ago

        I like the hairless ones. Still wouldn’t get one cause of the smell though. I’m a bird guy, they can be messy but never smell.

    • Dr. Coomer@lemmy.worldEnglish
      11·
      10 months ago

      My mom was allergic to cats, but the she wanted one and had no reaction. She also had no aversion to them before.

  • inconel@lemmy.ca
    8·
    10 months ago

    That’s exactly why our neighbor went to sphinx. It didn’t stop them from interacting other cats though.