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Welcome cat lovers. Welcome to Cattitude. I'm your show host miss shelper and very special show that I have for you today So if you're a cat lover and you're looking for love or already partnered up our guest today has some really great Beneficial relationship advice we have Nick Lacheywho rose to fame as the lead singer of 98 degrees? He and his wife vanessa lachey offered their perspective on love reality shows such as love is blind ultimatum and perfect match I also have with me today Dr. Michelle Moyal.

She is a veterinarian or Purina and has been in practice over 18 years We'll be right back after this break Welcome back everyone. I'd like to welcome Nick Lacheyand dr. Michelle Moyal to Cattitude welcome.

Thank you so much. Thanks for having us Well, we're going to talk and talk about love not love with your cat, but how you and your partner Can get along better with your cat, especially if your partner has allergies, which is really really common Would you say nick and all of your experience? With the dating shows that allergies has been one of the top deterrents from people Kind of like matching up when it comes to you know, people that have pets especially cats Well, I wouldn't think it's at the top of the list There's so many other things that come into play when you're dealing with uh, you know couples dating but it certainly is an issue especially for those who suffer from a sensitivity to cat allergens, which is One in five people I was shocked to hear so that's a lot of people out there who have a sensitivity to To cat allergens and uh, and so we have a great new video series called live clear love clear Which highlights the real life experiences of three couples out there, you know struggling to navigate cat allergens in the dating world It can be a real issue if you have a sensitivity to cat allergens or your partner does That could be a real hurdle, you know to overcome in some cases It's actually a deal breaker, which is a shame because there's so many other things you have to worry about in a new relationship You know sensitivity to cat allergens doesn't need to be one of them so Purina one live clear provides such a great solution to that problem in terms of Reducing those cat allergens and allowing you to really explore the connection you've made with somebody else So if you want to check those videos out, it's actually a great opportunity Again, there's three, uh, three actual couples who've experienced this and we have their videos on Purina one cat YouTube channel Check those out Okay, and I have questions for you. Dr Moyo, but before I get to that nick what inspired you to get involved in this video series? Do you have cats? Do you have allergies? I have cat allergies and I have three cats so I I can relate Yeah, I actually grew up with three cats and thankfully I don't have a you know, I don't have um that problem Um cat allergens haven't been an issue for me But for somebody out there they are and and look let's be honest As I said, it's hard enough to date in this climate whether it's the long-distance relationship that you're in or it's scheduling but for cat owners oftentimes cat allergens can be a real roadblock in developing a relationship or in a relationship and so I was thrilled to partner with Purina one live clear to really highlight a solution to that problem And again, this has been a real game changer for those who have tried it It allows you to really focus on the connection you've made with somebody without being distracted or uh, Or hindered by by cat allergens and the sensitivity to cat allergens.

Yeah, and you know speaking of dating It's not something you can hide right? It's not like, you know, someone who smokes Not so sexy to be teary-eyed and sneezing and kind of a buzzkill kind of a mood killer So yeah, we want to take that out of the equation. Yeah, I could just imagine someone going to kiss someone and sneezing right in their face Not a good look Dr. Royal, how does prena one live clear help people with cat allergies because a lot of people listening might say Yeah, sure i've tried everything Does this really work? Is this really a game changer? Yes, so great question and it is a game changer and it's backed by decades of research. So a little bit of background And you as someone who has a sensitivity to cat allergens and owns cats might realize this but our listeners might not a lot of people think that the Allergen trigger is the cat hair itself, but it's actually what's on the cat hair So when a cat grooms the actual major allergen We call it feldy one is in the saliva and then it gets spread onto the fur And then when the fur gets shed into the environment That's when people who have a sensitivity to allergens are sneezing and you know Again, not leaning in for the kiss because we don't want them to sneeze and be sensitive And so we have this amazing dry cat food for kittens and for adults called Purina one live clear that Neutralizes that allergen at the source and that is in the cat's mouth So before it gets into the environment and it can do that by having a cat eat it daily And when they eat it daily, it can reduce that allergen by 47 percent which is extraordinary By day 21 of feeding so an incredible impact can be made to cat owners And their partners or future partners and their relationship to cats because as cat lovers We know we want we want everybody to meet our cats.

Yes, we do So it's interesting that you say that because you know when we're petting cats people forget that they're such groomers So you're actually touching cat spit on your cat. Yeah, it's gross, but you are right I don't tell my clients that but it is true. You know cats are really they're great groomers They want to be clean and we love that about cats.

But yeah, it inadvertently spreads this allergen And so how did the research help us the research helped us by creating this this egg-based protein? That's in Purina one live clear that helps neutralize that allergen spit aside. Well, that's wonderful What about there's some people that believe that dry food is not the best for their cats So you have that on the spectrum? What would you say to those? I think it's good and I do feed my cats dry food because it helps with their teeth and my cats drink They have wet and dry. So what would you say to those listeners that are saying? Yeah, but it's dry food.

Forget it Yeah, i've talked to a lot of people i've been doing this a long time as as you mentioned earlier And I know it's tough and I want people to really believe in what they feed their pets and so what I can tell you is This dry food offers an opportunity to be Nutritious. It's actually based off of our Purina one natural diet So it has added vitamins and minerals and nutrients to make it complete and balanced and while I understand that for some Maybe they don't like the thought of dry food every day, but it can help with teeth. Like you mentioned It's economical and it's a really simple and easy way to feed our cats really great nutrition and in this case Also help with the sensitivity of allergens.

I think that that is a fantastic fantastic combination For me personally, I love that Purina does a lot of research on all their foods. They always do a lot I've talked to them at pet shows and they've do an extensive amount of research so I can just imagine the amount of correct They've done with this Oh, yes, literally decades. I can imagine what about any effect on your cats other than if how to change your cat's food Oh, that's such a fantastic question.

So anytime you change a diet we want you in any pet We want you to transition a little bit slowly and you can talk to your veterinarian about this but what's really impressive about this is so the allergen is called feld one and it has other functions in the cat and it can do with um chemical signaling and immune regulation so what they did with this diet is that while it Neutralizes this allergen by 47 It does not stop its production and that's really important because we want the cat's physiology to not be altered in that way So it still produces the Fel d 1. We neutralize it in the mouth and then happy couples everywhere. That's wonderful Nick, are you in the video series talking to the couples? Yeah, I had a chance to talk with a great couple Sarah and Michael and yeah they were struggling Michael was uh had a sensitivity to cat allergens and he Uh, he was just having a hard time being at her apartment He'd stay the night and was up all night sneezing and and the itchy eyes and and then found himself Struggling at work because he hadn't been able to sleep well the night before so I asked him and he acknowledged that it got to a point where you know He didn't know if there was a long-term vision, you know for the two of them just because he was so miserable You know around her cat and she made it clear that the cat was important to her So it was a real obstacle in their relationship But once they had an opportunity to try, you know period one live clear it really changed everything for them He's no longer reacting Uh to her cat and so it's taking that obstacle out of the way of their relationship, which is what we want You know dating and relationships are hard enough Without having to worry about being sick and sneezing and feeling miserable around someone you love and care about Exactly because you don't want to have to think it's hard enough to find, you know The one without wondering the one cat the one human one, which do I choose? So i'm glad this takes it out of the right at the equation.

So in closing, dr Moya, do you have a favorite 98 degrees song? Great question. I Actually briefly talked to nick about this earlier. Give me just one night.

It's such a vibe. It gets me moving I love that song. I love it.

Thank you to give it and nick Do you have a relationship tip for all the cat lovers listening? Well, look, I mean, I know you loved your cats. I grew up with cats I love cats if you find yourself in a situation where you're finding yourself with a sensitivity to cat allergens or your Your partner does your boyfriend girlfriend does you know? I strongly encourage you to try, you know, Purina one live clear It is it is proven to work and it is a game changer. There's no reason why you should suffer needlessly So do yourself a favor and try it out and as far as outside of the cat world just love each other The world needs more love.

We need more love out there. Love each other. We do need more love That is for sure more kindness more love.

Thank you nick and dr. Moyal for coming on Cattitude. I so appreciate it Thank you.

Thank you. I've got a new cat too. Hey everyone I hope you enjoyed the first half of this show now stay tuned because we're going to be right back I have questions from listeners that deal with cats and allergy and we're going to talk about them.

So stay tuned We'll be right back Welcome back everyone in the first half of the show We talked about how if you have a cat and your significant other or partner or potential partner has cat allergies And also if you're the one who has allergies and are dating someone with a cat So from personal experience people have different allergy, uh effects to cats for example for me I have mild asthma so I get kind of wheezy around cats. I have three i'm allergic to a lot of other things So I do take an oh, you know an antihistamine over the counter We have three cats indoors now at one time we had three cats and two dogs And i'm allergic to cats and dogs, but just mild it's not too bad So i've read a lot of information on results of the studies And it's interesting as to why it happens a lot of people think it's the dander It is the dander but most of the allergic reactions happened from a protein called fel d1 F-e-l-d-1 That's found in cat saliva in their dander and in their sebaceous glands and since cats groom themselves You touch a cat you're going to or just near a cat You're going to have an effect with this protein and the proteins also they're tiny particles Of course, you can't see them. They can stay airborne for hours and they can cling to furniture clothing carpets everything That's also another reason why people when they're you know Shipping merchandise from so many of us shop online from etsy and other places That they'll say cat free home or with cats because some people are highly allergic So one of the things that is a deterrent when you have these allergies is it can really mess up your social life I have a friend who's very allergic to cats and she just recently Came over, you know, we had our dinner outside.

So we had a barbecue we cleaned up It's also our patio is known as the catio. We cleaned it up Spotless we scrubbed everything down She took like extra medicine before she came and she was okay. She just had a little bit of itchy eyes So that was a success But everybody can be affected differently, you know, you don't want to avoid visiting friends and family Or anything else that would deter you from just having a social life that said We're going to talk about some questions that I received This is based on cat allergies.

I just put an email out there and these are some questions some listeners sent Okay, somebody sent a message and asked if it's safe for the cat or does it just help humans? I'm not here to just you know plug Purina, but they do extensive extensive research on their products So I know that it's definitely fine for the cat or it would not be on the market and it helps humans So it kind of does both So here's the question kind of cute somebody wrote, you know, whenever I go to my boyfriend's house I'm sneezing and blow on my nose and it's a nightmare So does this mean I could go to his house and we can finally have some romantic time? Yeah, it does pretty much I would say and here's another great question Could this finally end it's me or the cat breakup stories? Well, I don't know if it'll end all of them sometimes how you feel is Also in your mind. I mean if I think about sneezing enough, even if I don't have to sneeze I could probably sneeze So i'm not saying allergies are in people's minds. I know they're not But it will probably make a big difference in a lot of relationships So it won't necessarily be a it's me or the cat situation Okay, somebody else wrote in does this mean that I could cuddle my partner's cat without looking like I cried for hours and hours? Probably I wouldn't get too close to the cat at first go in steps Let your body get used to the fact that it might take a little while might take several weeks And again, the particles are airborne So you'd have to clear out the house, but after a while you should be able to cuddle your partner's cat Okay, this one's interesting.

Somebody asked does it work on all breeds or some cats naturally less allergic? Well since it affects cat dander and fur It wouldn't affect some cats. For example sphinx cats, you know are bald. I mean, they have very very fine hair, but they're bald So they're not hypoallergenic, but they're definitely less allergic than say, you know one of your standard furry cats But this food would be good for all cats because again, it's created from saliva in the mouth All cats clean themselves ergo.

There's allergens around So great question so in closing I would like to suggest that if you are Suffering because of cat allergies and it's affecting you in your personal relationships in dating Give this a try suggest this to your significant other or prospective significant other Definitely not a first or second date question But you know if someone of you is a cat lover the other is not so much And has allergies you could always go ahead and suggest it most people listening to Cattitude probably have the cat So it would be you making the adjustment for your prospective partner And you know when we're talking about love, which is so hard. It's so hard to find the right one, right? So if it's meant to be and if that person is your one then I would say change your cat's food You know your cat won't know the difference and your partner will feel better, which will make it better for you So I hope you enjoyed this show. It was wonderful having a cliche and dr Michelle Moyal on i'd like to thank my cat crew Dennis, Charlotte and Molly Who do not make me wheeze or sneeze or itch? So thank you so much And thanks to everybody listening.

I appreciate your listenership and loyalty so much And of course, thank you to the magic of mark winter for making me and my guests sound amazing Now remember lose the attitude have Cattitude