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[–] BreadstickNinja@lemmy.world 78 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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.

[–] rockSlayer@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

When the next neighborhood kitty comes by, keep the Benadryl by the door

[–] VieuxQueb@lemmy.ca 33 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

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 20 points 2 years 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.

[–] Mango@lemmy.world 19 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I beat my allergies into submission. No drugs. Only tolerance.

[–] ZoopZeZoop@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Do you eat a lot of honey, by chance?

[–] FrankTheHealer@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago

Yeah that's me. Some cats are worth the itchy eyes and rash

[–] Son_of_dad@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago (4 children)

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.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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 points 2 years 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.

[–] BirdyBoogleBop@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 years ago

I'm allergic to dogs. I still love them, feel like dying afterwards but worth it!

[–] omnomed@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Sister's allergic to cats and she raised one for years until she gave it away after having her baby. On the other hand friend's sister has no reaction to cats, even their parents have a history of raising different animals but she's scared shitless by cats. It's pretty easy to give her jump scares.

Humans are weird man.

[–] RIP_Cheems@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years 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 7 points 2 years ago

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

[–] ekZepp@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

Endure, you can overcome it 💪 💪💪❤

[–] doctorcrimson@lemmy.today 6 points 2 years ago

Honestly it's more socially acceptable to die petting the cat than it is to want the cat to stay away from you. People get mad "don't be mean to the puppies or kitties".

[–] YurkshireLad@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 years ago

Yep, this is my life.

[–] OpenStars@startrek.website 3 points 2 years ago

Not every hero wears a cape:-D

[–] RIP_Cheems@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago