My ex-boyfriend spent so much time complaining about the allergic reactions brought on by my cat Frank that I completely overlooked Frank’s own allergy issues. Cat-proofing my bedroom was a huge pain in the neck; it required that I vacuum the room constantly and that Frank couldn’t be allowed inside – not even to lounge in his favorite patch of sun that covers my bed sheets. Eventually the boyfriend had to go, and my attention returned to the cat.
As it turned out, he had developed some cat allergies that were manifesting themselves in the form of itchy skin patches. I spoke to the veterinarian about it and he recommended the occasional application of skin therapy cream. The dry, flaky skin and hot spots healed in a matter of days, and Frank returned to his leisurely, carefree lifestyle.