In a message dated 11/13/2003 4:20:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, Talpianna writes: > In a message dated 11/13/2003 1:32:13 PM US Mountain Standard Time, > Randi128 at aol.com writes: > > >> No I >> do not currently have a cat, the neighborhood cats visit enough to keep my >> eyes itchy and my nose runny. >> >> > > Have you tried a large variety of allergy meds to see if you can find The > One that works for you? > > tal > Yes, I get samples for free ( I am an eye doctor(Optometrist)). Patanol eye drops and Clarinex tablets work wonders for the times when I am subjected to feline visitations. I am not ready to take medication every day just to have the pleasure of cleaning litter boxes and hairballs. Also my children (8 and 9 Y/O)provide me company to the point that I want to run away sometimes, so I don't need another companion. John D. Barbato, OD