Cat allergy?

I guess that can be a symptom of a cat allergy. There is no one rule as to how someone responds to an allergen. My hubby is allergic to cats and at first his only allergic reaction was a scratchy throat. Then he started getting red bumps on his neck and that progressed to full out allergic reactions such as red watery eyes, sneezing, etc. So your bf can be having an allergic reaction. Other then him going on anti-histamines there is not much one can do about a cat allergy. You can have the cleanest, most sterile house around and it still won't be enough - sure it will help but it won't stop the allergy especially if he is very sensitive. People who are allergic are allergic to 2 things on the cat - it's dander and it's saliva. You can help with the dander by bathing your cat frequently with special shampoo or even take it in to be shaved (not wise if it's an outside cat) but the cat is still going to clean itself which means that it's saliva is still going to be on it's fur.

Oh I know! I had my cat for 11 years when my hubby started getting allergic to her. There was no way I was going to get rid of her so we kept her confined to one room. Of course I made sure she didn't want for anything and I would hang out in that room for her. So that was sort of a compromise situation. I hated doing it but I didn't want to get rid of her either. I no longer have her, she has since died but I still miss her and I wish I could have another cat. :(

Would he be willing to go to an allergist and get tested to see if the red bumps on his scalp are really the result of a cat allergy? That seems like an odd allergic response, but I'm not a doctor of course. I personally get wheezy, itchy eyes, runny/stuffy nose and I get raised itchy red bumps on my skin (mild hives, I guess) if my cat scratches me.

I agree about him going to an allergist & being tested.............