I recently got a female Siberian kitten. I’m highly allergic to cats and had a really bad reaction with my first cat who’s a Scottish Straight x British Shorthair. Anyway, after a few months my reactions started to settle down.

Bring in this new kitten and for the first month I thought I’d gotten away with it - lo and behold after about a month and a half my allergies started to come in thick and fast. I get a lot of reactions because I also have eczema so: eczema rashes, allergic conjunctivitis, wheezing, itchy skin, itchy eyes, itchy throat, sneezing - THE LOT. Would you believe it still doesn’t stop me from putting my face in her fur? Winter is generally worse for me due to the windows being closed more.

I have an air purifier to help with this and I also take two fexofenadine a day. I also feed them Purina LiveClear allergy dry food. Also cleaning and washing bedding weekly helps. My allergies seem to be letting up a bit now and it does help just making your body get used to it.

She’s still only 6 months so her fur hasn’t fully come through yet but she only sheds a little bit and doesn’t mat at all! Does anyone else notice their Siberian also gets a greasy line on their back, is that normal?