Unfortunately, I’m allergic to my adorable kitten – here’s what doctors advised ^14.9%

The Guardian - By Adrienne Matei - 6/11/2026, 4:00 PM

Appeal to Authority 14.8% - Anecdotal 12.9% - Negativity Bias 11.5%

When I got a kitten in February, I thought I had done everything right. I’d considered getting a cat for years and carefully thought through the decision. I am allergic to them, but I had lived with a cat before and managed symptoms like sneezing and itchiness with antihistamines. I rationalized that I’d probably be OK, especially if I... more