If you are a cat lover, but are allergic to them, there is now hope for you !!!
It is commonly thought that cat hair is the cause of allergy to cats but this is not strictly true. It's a protein (FEL D-1) in their glands and saliva that cause the problem. FEL D-1. can be found in cat saliva. It is also produced by the sebaceous glands. Because cats groom themselves using saliva the protein is transferred to the cat's hair. These Allergens become airborne as microscopic particles. They are breathed in by the allergy sufferer. These cat allergen particles are very small and can remain airborne for long periods of time.
But in 2006 a clever American breeder came up with hypoallergenic cats.
They chose cats that had less of the offending allergen and bred from them.
However Hypoallergenic simply means "less than", so you might still be allergic to them.
They chose cats that had less of the offending allergen and bred from them.
However Hypoallergenic simply means "less than", so you might still be allergic to them.
One might think that the hairless Sphynx (left) would top any list of hypoallergenic breeds, but this isn't so.Sphynx cats have very active sebaceous glands; they need frequent bathing to keep their skin free of oily secretions, which are high in allergens.
Whereas the Long haired Siberian breed looks like the worst possible cat to have, it's actually one of the most popular hypoallergenic cats !!
The Siberian is SO gorgous that I'd like one
even though I'm not at all allergic to cats !
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