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Check nowThe decision on whether or not to welcome a cat into your home requires a lot of thought, especially if you suffer from a pet allergy. In order to make this decision you may be wondering which type of cat, if any, is least likely to bring out your symptoms so, to help you out, I’ve put together some information on this.
When searching for a cat that’s suitable for an allergy sufferer, you may have come across so-called hypoallergenic breeds. These breeds are said to be compatible with an allergy sufferer, perhaps because they don’t shed much fur or because their fur is short.
However, contrary to popular belief, a cat allergy is actually caused by the animal’s urine, saliva and dead skin cells rather than its fur. These things contain a protein called Fel de 1 which is what brings out allergy symptoms like sneezing, coughing and a runny nose. Therefore, regardless of the type of cat, it still has the potential to cause problems.
If you wish to give Miss Kitty a new and loving home I wouldn’t like to be the one to discourage you however, here are a few things to bear in mind before doing so:
It is also common for people to discover they have a cat allergy only after adopting their new pet. Unfortunately some of these people will have no choice but to give up that pet however, there are a few things you can do before reaching that stage to minimise the effects of allergens and help you live contentedly with your cat:
So, as animal dander is usually at the root of an allergy, regardless of the type of cat, there’s every possibility that your newfound moggy will bring on symptoms. No cat can therefore be deemed allergy free but nevertheless, there are a few varieties of cat that may produce a little less allergen.
Cats of this type aren’t often found at the local rescue centre and are usually pedigree breeds instead:
These varieties may have fewer allergens for a variety of reasons:
These breeds are particularly troublesome for allergy sufferers for various reasons:
1 https://www.everydayhealth.com/allergy-specialist/truth-about-cat-allergies.aspx
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