The love of Cats

[Joanne]

Something I've noticed on the IC boards, is the many times I see cats mentioned or pictures used. I for one, could not live without my two cats!
Seems like there is alot of us who have one or more cats in our lives.
I have an allergy to my long hair one (himalayan), is it possible that this allergy could be one of the reasons for IC?
Anybody else have allergies to their cats?
:love: :cat:
Joanne

[lalarainbow]

Hi
I am a cat lover too.. I certainly hope that it does not bother ic.. I had an allergy to cats for years and years but I think it may have been something that cats that went outside got into.....I have two cats now that are indoor cats..but they do go out on leashes sometimes.. I can get weepy eyes and sneezing.. but very seldom..
I would be lost without my cats..
Sure hope it does not make IC worse..but good question.
~~Pam~~

[desolationangel]

well, i lived with a cat all my life but didn't develop ic till i moved out and got away from her!!

so probably not. we could look for causes in all kinds of places. personally i think our furry friends (or scaley friends, or feathered friends) help us to feel better most of the time, not worse.

[cinder]

Hi joanne I has two cats and I have had cats most of my life. Things haven't been the same for them since I've had kids but I don't think my IC is from them. I hate to say it but if it was I hope they would like their new owner as much as me!!! haha
Cinder

[trytosmile]

I have a new kitten, 4 months old now. Never had a cat in my life, always a dog lover. That being said, I grew up on a farm so we had cats in the barn but never one in the house.

I love her to pieces, she drives my dog nutso, rips around the house like a mad man. Give her some catnip....look out. When she was little she got a can of Pounce cat treats opened and ate I don't know how many. I actually think she was stoned from all the catnip. She didn't move for over two days. After all was said and done we laughed but at the time I was quite concerned. The Pounce is now in the cupboard where she can't get it lol

[rhea]

Ultimate cat lover here...we have 7 cat kids....all shelter rescues except one. But I have a mini petting zoo...lol. 2 dogs. 1 rat. 1 snake. 1 baby squirrel. And lets now forget the Racoon family that we are feeding right now. But out of all the animals, the cats will always be my babies and I love em to death (except when they think they should make "bread" on my stomach...ouchie...)

[lynn71]

I'm a big cat lover! I got my first cat in 1996 and was diagnosed with IC in 2002. I started noticing symptoms around 1998 or so. You have my attention. I know I'm allergic to cats....I hope there is not a connection...I have 3 cats I adore!...But it defiantly makes me wonder :hmm: