Cat allergy = Dog allergy as well?

Many, but not all, people who are allergic to cats will be allergic to dogs and other furry critters as well. Please spend quite a bit of time (several days straight at least) with the breed of your choosing prior to getting one, or ask your doctor to test you for allergies. Do be aware that while some breeds are *better* for allergy sufferers than others, if you are very allergic to dogs, you will be allergic to ALL dogs, as it's not simply the hair and skin flakes that cause a reaction- it's also the proteins in saliva, urine, etc.

Dogs allergies and cat allergies are completely different, but that doesn't mean you might not be allergic to both.

For instance, any time I handle a cat I have to wash my hands immediately afterwords or the next time I touch my face I will severely irritate my eyes. If a cat scratches me, the scratch immediately welts up and gets super itchy.

If I handle a dog, then my reaction depends on the breed. Generally I become stuffed up, and with certain breeds my arms get slightly itchy. A dog scratch seems to have no real effect.

If you have any friends who own dogs, go play with them to see if you react. If you're buying from a breeder you can ask to interact with their dogs, so you'll know exactly whether or not the breed will cause a problem.

just because you have cat allergies, it doesn't mean you will have dog allergies. you should go to the allergist and get tested. you don't want to get a dog, and then have to give it up when you find out you're allergic. I'm allergic to dogs and mini schnauzers drive my allergies crazy. yorkies are supposed to be good for allergy sufferers too but I'm allergic to them. certain people may be allergic to different breeds.

Yes, cat allergies are different from dog allergies.

They are both completely different. A dog will not make your allergies work up. However, just for the record, if you're allergic to cats, you're allergic to ferrets too.

they are different allergies but i would suggest spending some time with a dog in an enclosed space to see how you react ... my friend had cats for years and developed a severe allergy to them .... he gave the cats to his brother and bought a dog ... he almost immediately developed symptoms ... tried to stick it out with antihistamines for over a year but he had to give up the dog ... and p.s. a pit bull and a miniature schnauzer will have the same antigens ...

I know lots of people who are allergic to one but not the other. I know people who are allergic to both. The only way to find out is to go somewhere and spend some time around dogs and see how they affect you. OR get tested - probably more reasonable.

PS I know a few people who aren't allergic to dogs in general but have reactions to certain coat types.

im not sure if they are the same but a pit bull has very short fur and don't shed alot so even if you where allergic then a pit bull terrier is perfect if the hairs stay short

Yes, and you can also get a hypoallergenic dog in case but i think that Pit Bulls would be fine.