"Cat dander" refers to tiny particles that are shed by cats, like their dead skin cells or saliva. These particles can often cause allergies in people who are sensitive to them. Full definition
Most allergies are caused by proteins in cat dander (dandruff) which is made up of skin flakes and dried saliva from where a cat washes itself. (messybeast.com)
Memory T cells regularly patrol the lungs, where they distinguish harmless challenges like cat dander or tree pollen from more serious insults like respiratory viruses or pathogenic bacteria. (sciencedaily.com)
Attention all cat allergy sufferers — there are ways to lessen mild allergy symptoms caused by cat dander. (health.com)