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Shruti Haasan gives up Persian kitten due to severe allergy
Actor and singer Shruti Haasan has revealed on Substack that she rehomed her Persian kitten Aslan after developing a severe allergic reaction. She adopted Aslan about three months ago, but within two…
The Story in Brief
Actor and singer Shruti Haasan has revealed on Substack that she rehomed her Persian kitten Aslan after developing a severe allergic reaction. She adopted Aslan about three months ago, but within two days she broke out in rashes and boils on her face. A dermatologist told her the kitten's fur and saliva were the likely cause. She tried trimming his hair, using air purifiers, wiping him down, and changing his food, but nothing worked. The allergies began affecting her work, skin, and mental well-being. After an especially bad reaction on returning to Mumbai, she contacted the foster mother and gave Aslan up. Times Now reports that severe pet allergies can trigger asthma or, rarely, anaphylaxis and advises seeing an allergist.
The Indian Opinion
Some may call this a celebrity non-story, but pet allergies are far from trivial. Shruti Haasan's case shows that even dedicated owners can face limits, she trimmed Aslan's fur, used air purifiers, and changed his food, yet symptoms persisted. The lazy narrative that she gave up too easily ignores the real risk of anaphylaxis and asthma attacks. A fairer test: will this prompt more vets and shelters to advise allergy screenings before adoption? Or will we keep seeing rehoming treated as failure rather than responsibility?
Sources (2): timesnownews.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
