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SilverBlade
Member # 3541
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 posted June 10, 2005 07:56
I petted a stray cat today, and now I feel itchy all over. I swear its fleas (thought it could very well be psychological) and I had this experience before but with fleas from DOGS!
Arrrghh how do I stop this horrible itchy feeling?
I've never touching an animal again. ![[Mad]](mad.gif)
...
But it was really, really cute. Check out the photos I took of him/her.
Cat
Cat again
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maia
Member # 3778
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posted June 10, 2005 08:09
Awww, that is really cute. I have a hard time not petting strays myself. Maybe you need a flea bath. ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
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-ct-
Member # 209
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posted June 10, 2005 08:55
WAY too clean to be a stray cat
but to get rid of the itch, go take a shower, and burn your clothes
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Erbo
Member # 199
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posted June 10, 2005 13:01
The cat may have had ringworm, which is actually a fungal infection. Yes, humans can get it from cats.
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Sxeptomaniac
Member # 3698
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posted June 10, 2005 14:13
Well, I can sympathize with itchy. I got hit with fruit from a ginko tree Sunday, and ended up with a rash equivalent to Poison Ivy (much worse than hives) on the side of my face all this week. Explaining how I got a blistering rash on the side of my face has started to get old. ![[blush]](graemlins/blush.gif)
Based on a quick Google search, this type of reaction isn't that unusual, but I'd never heard about it before. I guess that would be another reason most people just plant male ginkos.
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Capt.Miko
Member # 4086
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posted June 15, 2005 18:41
Most likely you are either allergic to cats or the cat has fleas. You can check for fleas by looking into the cat's fur very closely.
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Black Widow
Member # 3046
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posted June 16, 2005 05:47
quote:
Originally posted by Erbo:
The cat may have had ringworm, which is actually a fungal infection. Yes, humans can get it from cats.
Ringworm doesn't develop THAT quickly and it usually doesn't itch until it gets into the later stages of infection.
You are probably allergic to cats or cat dander, or it could have been fleas. Probably a bit late now, but change and wash your clothes, take a shower and try some Benadryl, either cream for topical itching, or a tablet if you want to treat it systemically (though it will put you to sleep). You can also try an oatmeal bath.
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drunkennewfiemidget
Member # 2814
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posted June 16, 2005 06:06
I'd suggest it's not an allergy, due to the fact that allergies probably wouldn't continue to affect you for that long -- especially once the allergen has been removed from the situation (ie, she changes her clothes and washes her hands.
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SilverBlade
Member # 3541
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posted June 16, 2005 08:19
If I am allergic to cats, I shall fall into depression and forever try to find various ways to rid myself of this allergy.
I love cats.
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-ct-
Member # 209
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posted June 16, 2005 08:23
quote:
Originally posted by SilverBlade:
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I love cats.
me too!
over an open fire, covered in bbq sauce, mmmmm yumm
kittah sticks ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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drunkennewfiemidget
Member # 2814
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posted June 16, 2005 09:42
I am allergic to cats, but that hasn't stopped me from owning MANY in my lifetime. (probably about 10.)
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magefile
Member # 2918
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posted June 16, 2005 19:07
How do you manage the allergies? If I touch a cat once, I am itchy all over (and my eyes swell up) for the rest of the day, even if I wash my hands. And that's when I take my allergy meds!
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ewomack
Member # 3225
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posted June 16, 2005 21:33
Augh. I am among the cat allergic. It's a curse that miffs me every day.
Right now there's not much you can do about it. Allergy vaccines are on the way, however. Apparently there's a very effective one for pine nuts out there. You just get a shot (once a month or year) and ZWOOOP! no more allergic reactions. I still haven't found the line, but when it forms I'll be moshing my way to the front.
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Stibbons
Member # 2515
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posted June 17, 2005 03:34
quote:
Originally posted by ewomack:
Apparently there's a very effective one for pine nuts out there. You just get a shot (once a month or year) and ZWOOOP! no more allergic reactions. I still haven't found the line, but when it forms I'll be moshing my way to the front.
Unfortunatly these are no good for people with multiple food allergies, in fact, they are discouraged as the risk is that other allergies would be accentuated by the vacination.
Sucks a bit ![[ohwell]](graemlins/ohwell.gif)
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SilverBlade
Member # 3541
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posted June 17, 2005 03:51
quote:
Originally posted by Stibbons:
quote:
Originally posted by ewomack:
Apparently there's a very effective one for pine nuts out there. You just get a shot (once a month or year) and ZWOOOP! no more allergic reactions. I still haven't found the line, but when it forms I'll be moshing my way to the front.
Unfortunatly these are no good for people with multiple food allergies, in fact, they are discouraged as the risk is that other allergies would be accentuated by the vacination.
Sucks a bit
What are you allergic to?
I don't think I have any bad allergies, I just get a bit sniffly after being exposed to a lot of dust. I am also more sensitive to the stuff in pineapple, mango and kiwi that makes your tongue itchy so I can't have too much of those fruit.
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Stibbons
Member # 2515
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posted June 17, 2005 07:12
quote:
Originally posted by SilverBlade:
What are you allergic to?
I don't think I have any bad allergies, I just get a bit sniffly after being exposed to a lot of dust. I am also more sensitive to the stuff in pineapple, mango and kiwi that makes your tongue itchy so I can't have too much of those fruit.
I'm anaphylactic to all dairy, egg, nuts and peanuts. As well as other assorted "maybes" which tests haven't been conclusive for
Oh yeah, and technically cats and dogs too. But I've never had a problem with either. Which is more than can be said for the food allergies...
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spungo
Member # 1089
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posted June 17, 2005 07:25
Sheep tics.
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littlefish
Member # 966
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posted June 17, 2005 08:01
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Sheep tics.
Is that the blood sucking parasite or the nervous compulsive jerking?
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spungo
Member # 1089
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posted June 17, 2005 08:06
quote:
Originally posted by littlefish:
... or the nervous compulsive jerking?
Who told you about that? My palms have always been hairy, thank you very much. ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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HalfVast
Member # 3187
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posted June 17, 2005 15:41
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Sheep tics.
Spungo, one would imagine if the sheep is ticking it would be best
to move back to a safe distance, or mail it to a least favorite in-law.
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alfrin
Member # 3836
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posted June 18, 2005 13:34
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Originally posted by littlefish:
quote:
Sheep tics.
Is that the blood sucking parasite or the nervous compulsive jerking?
No, I think he's reffering to syphilis, the STD started when farmer's and sheep collid
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spungo
Member # 1089
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posted June 18, 2005 14:21
quote:
Originally posted by HalfVast:
quote:
Sheep tics.
Spungo, one would imagine if the sheep is ticking it would be best
to move back to a safe distance, or mail it to a least favorite in-law.
The Semtex says 'no', but the come-to-pen eyes say 'take me, two legs!' ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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