Unfortunately, all cats have the allergen (s) that most
cat allergy sufferers are sensitive to.
Some studies have shown that 75 of
cat allergy sufferers do not have a reaction to a Siberian cat.
For a reason not fully understood, some people with a cat allergy can tolerate the rex breed of cat although this is not the case for
all cat allergy sufferers.
Attention
all cat allergy sufferers — there are ways to lessen mild allergy symptoms caused by cat dander.
As with the Rexes some people with allergies can tolerate the Siberian breed but that does not apply to
every cat allergy sufferer.
Not exact matches
For people who are allergic to
cats, that protein is Fel d 1, found in
cat dander and the culprit behind
allergy sufferers» sneezes, wheezes, runny nose and watery eyes.
The
cat allergens become airborne as microscopic particles and these are breathed in by the
allergy sufferer.
On a practical level grooming your
cat will also reduce the amount of fur you have to clean up from the house and for those
allergy sufferers reducing dander exposure will help too.
Sufferers know the
cat allergy symptoms: itchy eyes, rash, runny nose, in some extreme instances asthma symptoms.
Although this breed of
cat may seem like a nightmare for
allergy sufferers because of their long, fluffy fur, they actually don't produce as much Fel D1 protein as other breeds.
(2) Here is a list of two «Rex»
cats which are also hypo - allergenic breeds, both breeds shed slightly which is an asset for
allergy sufferers:
This also means that this breed of
cat is one to consider if you are a
allergy sufferer.
The study authors are saying that if the findings are correct, then it may be best for
allergy sufferers to avoid
cats.
Although this
cat breed has long hair and doesn't look like it would be hypoallergenic, it produces less of the Fel D1 protein than other
cats and therefore will aggravate
allergy sufferers less.
You can do a similar thing by rubbing a towel on the
cat in question, then having the
allergy sufferer hold and breathe in the allergens on the towel.
Cats and
allergies don't generally mix, but there is help for the
cat lover /
allergy sufferer.
Some
cat breeds that are recommended to
allergy sufferers include the Devon Rex and the Cornish Rex, breeds with crisp, tightly waved hair.
One dog or
cat of a particular breed may be more irritating to an individual
allergy sufferer than another animal of that same breed.
Cats are often poor prospects for
allergy sufferers especially if the
allergy is to saliva, as they groom themselves thoroughly and their finer hair will float in the air.