The daily reports he logged into PACO indicated that his shots
for cat dander and pollen were working well: His symptoms were less severe and less frequent than they had been before the shots.
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.
Why people consistently develop allergies to some proteins, be they in dust mites, pollen,
cat dander or cockroaches, but not to the large number of other proteins in the environment has been a long standing question
for allergen researchers.
«In contrast to, say, dust mites, which are heavy and sink quickly to the ground, both
cat and dog
dander are light and fluffy allergens, and they stay afloat
for hours,» says Dr. Miranowski.
And although there may be some breeds touted as better
for people with allergies — think the Obamas and their Portuguese water dog, Bo — there are no
cats or dogs truly free from
dander.
Cat dander settles onto carpets and soft furnishings, which act as a reservoir
for the allergen, releasing it back into the air when touched.
The allergen responsible
for the
cat allergy is a protein which is found in the
dander (dried flakes of skin), saliva and urine of
cats.
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.
Our Lion Cut with the Diamond Spa will remove all of the hair and all the
dander, but can be stressful
for your
cat.
The microscopic skin particles that are cast off by dogs,
cats, hamsters and other pets are known as
dander, and can quickly spread throughout your home and cause allergic reactions
for anyone who has a pet allergy.
«HEPA air purifiers are also very effective, especially
for things like
cat dander, which is very fine and floats through the air.»
For example, you may need to step up measures to remove
cat dander from your home and carefully avoid cigarette smoke during spring, when it is difficult to avoid exposure to pollen.
Plus a cleaner
cat with less
dander leads to a friendlier environment
for people with allergies.
Instead, daily use of products akin to Pal's Quick Cleaning Wipes will take away saliva and
dander out of your
cat's hair and are much less nerve - racking
for felines who prefer not to be rubbed in the tub.
Some are designed to groom specific types of
cats (long hair vs. short hair
for example) or to accomplish specific goals (remove
dander or under coat).
The new Burt's Bees
for Cats line features Anti Hairball Spray, Hypoallergenic Shampoo and Wipes, Waterless Spray Shampoo, and
Dander Reducing Spray.
Occasionally people are allergic to all
cats except
for one particular individual
cat - either because that
cat produces a different type of
dander without the usual allergen or because the person has become desensitized to that particular
cat's
dander.
Also, keep the common - good accommodation in mind... if other tenants in the building are / could be allergic to
cat dander, by making an exemption to the No - Pet Policy
for one tenant you are adversely compromising the health of another.