| Cats are considered to be the most allergenic | | | | upholstery anti-allergen sprays like AllerSafe Dustroy |
| amongst the pets. In earlier years, cat fur was | | | | Anti-Allergen Spray which is said to reduce and/or |
| believed to be the cause of cat allergies in people. | | | | neutralize cat saliva allergens. |
| Now we know that it is a glycoprotein, namely Fel | | | | 4. Wipe your cat with a cloth moistened with |
| D4 in cat saliva and Fel D 1 in sebaceous glands, that | | | | anti-allergen pet products like AllerPet Dander Lotion |
| is the culprit which triggers allergic responses. As the | | | | at least once a week to remove dander from the |
| cat grooms, the saliva containing the allergen is | | | | coat and to neutralize saliva allergens. You could also |
| deposited on fur where it becomes a part of dander. | | | | use this lotion in a spray bottle and then comb the |
| People diagnosed with allergies to cats are often | | | | hair to spread it equally. The lotion is environment |
| advised by their doctor to get rid of their cats. If this | | | | friendly and non-toxic so you can apply it as |
| is your case, don't panic, in most cases it will not be | | | | frequently as required. |
| necessary. | | | | 5. Wash your hands after petting the cat. Avoid |
| There are several things you can do to decrease the | | | | kissing the cat and don't let him rub against your |
| concentration of allergens: | | | | face. Wash the bedding and rugs in hot water |
| 1. Keep the cat out of your bedroom. Ideally, you | | | | regularly (once in a week). |
| should have one or more 'cat free' places in your | | | | 6. Ask your doctor about hyposensitization injections. |
| house where you can take refuge. | | | | Hyposensitization is not always successful but it's |
| 2. Use good quality HEPA air filtration systems in | | | | worth of trying. Some people report great relief with |
| rooms where you cats stay frequently. It is worth to | | | | homeopathic treatment. |
| get a vacuum cleaner with a good quality HEPA filter | | | | By taking the necessary precautions most people |
| as cat dander particles escape normal filters. | | | | with milder allergies to cats experience significant |
| 3. If possible, consider getting rid of carpets, rugs and | | | | relief. However, if you experience life threatening |
| plushy furniture. Cat dander gets trapped on these | | | | allergy symptoms like severe asthma attacks and |
| surfaces and as it is small and sticky it will often | | | | breathing difficulties, rehoming your cat may be the |
| persist there for months. If this is not a feasible | | | | only option. |
| option for you, use environment friendly carpet and | | | | |