I'm deadly allergic to fish & eggs - can I still care for a cat?

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Hi everyone,

I want to adopt a cat soon, however, want some more clarification on food options for cats. I am allergic to fish & eggs, they are anaphylactic allergies. I understand that majority of cat food options, both wet and dry, have fish and egg or some by-product of them, however, for my own safety I want to avoid having fish and egg products in my home, especially considering I want to have a close bond with my cat and be able to cuddle with it and have contract with it. Is this a dealbreaker? I've wanted a cat for many years and am finally ready to adopt one, but I'm not sure if my food allergies will get in the way of me being able to fully care for the cat as well as enjoy the experience of having one.

Posted Jun 23, 2025, 4:30 AM UTC

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