Air Purifiers

i really want to get a cat but my dad is allergic to them. he said that i could get a cat if i pay for ever thing including the cat and make sure he doesn’t get an allergic reaction. we have a huge room downstairs that’s filled with Windows and fly screens. i want to keep the cat there and the room is big enough for the cat to get lots of exercise. i have 2 dogs so the cat will have to be sociable to dogs or else i wont be able to get a cat. i have a hepa air purifier and vacuum and hypoallergenic cat shampoo. i have even got a specially designed brush that attracts the allergen and picks up hair fibers and dander. if worst comes to worst my dad said he would even get the allergy shots or take medication for it but he would prefer not too. i have heaps of other ideas but my main concern is getting the cat. i don’t want to get a completely hairless cat or a semi hairless cat like the cornish rex or the devon rex because they don’t have very good temperaments and do not get along with dogs. Can you please suggest a good lap cat that is small, has short fur, has a great temperament (loves to be held and patted) gets along with dogs and doesn’t shed much. i know its allot to ask but as many breeds as you can find will be great

also is it true that if you handle a kitten allot when its young it will get used to it? thanks.

(I am having problems with allergies and it’s getting to the point where I’m suffering a bit. I have a HEPA air purifier that helps me to sleep at night a LOT! But during the day I suffer from the itchy watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. I will still go to my doctor, but I did find this information on a website)

If cold or allergy symptoms interfere with your ability to eat or sleep, your healthcare provider may recommend medication, especially if you’re past the first trimester. Many doctors believe the antihistamine chlorpheniramine (found in Chlor-Trimeton) is the safest option, as it has been used for many years by pregnant women and isn’t known to cause birth defects. Unfortunately, little is known about newer drugs like loratadine (found in Claritin), so it’s wise to avoid them.

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Thanks, from what the advice nurse told me at my hospital was to put a cool rag over my eyes because of the itchiness and swelling and don’t put heat, because it can incubate the germs. But to help I sit in my shower and let the steam go into my nose…helps a lot.