Hypoallergenic Cats For Cat Allergies

Are there hypoallergenic cats to help with you withNorth America and there is little scientific evidence as
your cat allergies?to whether they are hypoallergenic or not. They are
There is a common misconception that hypoallergenichowever intelligent and have the loyalty of dogs
cats or dogs mean allergy free but there are nowhich is perhaps responsible for their popularity.
allergy free cats or dogs. Hypoallergenic means lessThere are hypoallergenic cats which seem to cause
allergenic not allergy free. Cat allergies are caused byfewer allergies even though they are the same breed
a protein in cat saliva and skin. As cats are constantlyas cats that seem to cause allergic reactions. This is
grooming themselves the protein gets on cat fur.do to the fact that some cats are born with a
The microscopic particles are easily airborne and cangenetic rarity and they have far lower levels of the
migrate quickly through out a house. Common catfel D1 protein that is responsible for cat allergies. A
allergy symptoms are itchy eyes, wheezing, runnycompany called Allerca breed these cats that are
nose, and coughing. The protein causes a allergicgenetically rare to produce hypoallergenic cats.
reaction when the immune system over reacts whichThough testing and finding these rare cats is not
leads to excess histamines.easy since only around 1 in 50,000 cats are born with
Some people find they have less allergic reactionsthis genetic rarity. The initial cost for each kitten was
around Siberian cats and they are often referred to$4,000. Science is also working on better ways to
as being hypoallergenic cats. Siberian cats are ablock histamines so that those who love cats but
distinct breed, long haired and known for theirhave allergies will be able to live in harmony with their
jumping ability. The Siberian cat is relatively new topets.