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KonnichiwaAmigos OP t1_islg7fh wrote

Reply to comment by chevymonza in Hey! I’m David, one of the cat dads from the movie Cat Daddies. I got to take my cat down the red carpet for the theatrical debut this weekend! AMA! by KonnichiwaAmigos

It’s playing at Village East by Angelika for the next week and hopefully a bit longer since it’s doing so well. A lot of opportunities are riding on its success in NYC so hopefully we get to see more shows on the east coast soon

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chevymonza t1_islh80f wrote

Great to know, thank you! My husband went from cat-indifferent to devoted cat daddy after we got married. I was demoted to second-favorite human after that, but it was worth it! He's got a surprisingly innate rapport with cats for somebody who never interacted with them (severe allergies.) Hoping he decides having another cat is worth the allergies, he definitely misses having one.

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KonnichiwaAmigos OP t1_islhupr wrote

Many of us in the movie had the same experience. I wasn’t a cat person at all for the longest time! That’s awesome that he was persuaded!

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chevymonza t1_ism0jip wrote

It's funny (and even a little annoying) because he seems to intuitively know more than I do about what they need/want! Still a wonderful thing. Let's hope they find a cure someday for cat allergies...

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skysenfr t1_isnu9gc wrote

If he has severe allergies, how did you mitigate that to be able to have a cat?

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chevymonza t1_it4zvq4 wrote

He got bi-weekly shots for a couple of years, which helped a bit. But he also said that we wouldn't get any more cats after that. She died 1.5 years ago and we've been catless since. Which sucks, but I can't insist if he suffers that much discomfort. Hoping he changes his mind!

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skysenfr t1_it50tju wrote

Similar situation here... We are hoping to get a dog though not the same

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Wickedweed t1_isnuinb wrote

How does he manage his allergies? I love cats but always avoid them due to my lifelong allergies

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The_Original_Gronkie t1_iso1kpk wrote

I have severe cat allergies, but I've been able to have as many as five cats at once with daily medication. I started with Claritin, but I switched to Cetirizine and Monelukast (Singulair). Those two both work on allergies, but in different ways, so it's a very effective combo. I get the Cetirizine at the wholesale club very cheap, and the Montelukast was prescribed by my doctor. It's expensive but insurance covers it. I think there may be a generic version now.

I didn't believe that medication would work, but it really did. I had a favorite cat who would sleep next to my head every night and I didn't get sick. I know it's the medication working, too, because I've stopped taking it a couple times as an experiment, and the symptoms start to come back in about 3 days.

Start with generic Claritin (cheap), and take it for a couple of weeks, and then visit someone with cats, and see if you have a big reaction.

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lovelyhappyface t1_iso6nhe wrote

What are the long term effects for the medication? I am emotionally allergic to cats

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The_Original_Gronkie t1_iso9keb wrote

I've been taking the medication for years with no problems. My wife has too, and she tends to be sensitive to a lot of meds. These drugs have been around for many, many years, especially the OTC drugs like Claritin and Cetirizine. They were prescription-only for many years before becoming generic. The side effects are extremely well known and controllable.

As for your "emotional" issues towards cats, that's another story. I suggest that the best treatment for that would be to live with a couple of cats for an extended period of time, and see how they affect your "emotional allergies." I suspect you will come to appreciate their entertaining qualities.

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lovelyhappyface t1_isoe88z wrote

I think it’s their sporadic behavior and smelly indoor poop that really gets to me but I know cats are cool .

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The_Original_Gronkie t1_isp7jn8 wrote

Sifting their litter box every day takes care of that problem, but I'm not sure what you mean by "sporadic behavior." If you mean their odd, unpredictable nature, that is actually the fun of cats. You never know what they'll do next, especially if you have more than one. Having multiple cats brings out their personalities better.

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lovelyhappyface t1_isp8pb6 wrote

I think them running at fast speeds past your head and face with claws freaks me out.

My friends cat will poop on her couch if he is mad at her.

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whatsasimba t1_ispc75f wrote

I grew up with cats, and my memories of them were basically just like that. I lived in apartments for 20+ years as an adult, and rabbits were my pet of choice for most of them. Basically the enthusiasm of a dog when I came home, but less stinky litterboxes (mine were trained).

A few years after the last one passed away, I got a dog. Then a house, and a second dog. And two and a half years ago, a good friend needed to go into assisted living, so I took her cats. Internally, I wasn't thrilled, but if I can keep animals out of the shelter, I'll do it.

There was a period of separation in the house, with cats in the attic, but a few months in, everyone started to mingle. And I love these cats. The litter box situation is still evolving (I think I'm getting the robot), but they're pretty chill. I've had to intervene a time or two before the pups get a taste of the murder mittens, but both dogs and a cat are snoozing on my bed, and most nights, all 4 of them sleep with me.

I don't know that I'd get another cat when these two go to live with their mom at the rainbow bridge, but I want them to have as long and happy a life as possible until then.

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chevymonza t1_it4zm0h wrote

He got bi-weekly shots for about two years. Still was very allergic, and would say "this is the last cat you'll ever have." She died last year, and I'm hoping he'll decide to get another. But he always had some trouble breathing when she was around so I don't want to make that decision.

It's very hard not having a cat, though. I really miss it.

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