If you're one of the unfortunate cat owners who are sensitive to cat dander, then good news, you may not have to give up your favourite pet just yet.
Cat dander are microscopic pieces of cat skin shed by your pet and spread all over your home.
If you have an allergy, then here are some ways to minimise the problem: 1) Don't let your cat into the bedroom or onto the bed.
I know this is tough especially for those who share the bed with the cat, but the close proximity of your body to the bedsheet and pillow means that you'll be breathing in the tiny particles whenever you sleep.
Try to train your cat to recognise your bedroom as a no go zone and you should see immediate improvement.
Also clean your bedsheets, pillow cases and blankets with hot water as often as you can.
2) Do you have carpets in your home? You might want to remove them as cat dander cling on to them and bacteria breeds easily there.
If that isn't possible, give them a good vacuum whenever you have the time.
3) The same goes for fabric sofas.
Replace them with leather sofa sets or clean the fabric regularly.
4) Now you need to check your curtains.
If you're using the heavy fabric ones, cat dander might stick to them easily.
You might want to consider curtains of another material or alternatives like blinds.
5) As cat dander can be airborne due to their small size, you have to look into cleaning the air too.
It would be a good idea to invest in a good air purifier.
6) Finally, observe proper hygiene by washing your hands after touching your feline friend.
Do not eat or rub your eyes before washing your hands or you'll be inviting trouble.