![]() ![]() But if you just can’t stay away from these sweet and snuggly animals (hey, we get it) here’s what you can do to help with the side effects. The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology says that avoiding cats is the best way to manage an allergy to the species. ![]() So if you have a history of allergic reactions to cats but still wish to have one in your home, it might be worth looking into hairless cat breeds or cat breeds that don’t shed as frequently. While Vogel says that even the tiniest amount of this protein can cause a reaction for some allergy sufferers, others may experience fewer allergy symptoms around cats that don’t shed or shed less, since they aren’t spreading as many allergens throughout a home via saliva-contaminated hair. Even hairless cat breeds create this allergen in their saliva and skin.Ĭat allergens also collect on carpets, walls and clothes, adds Estee Vogel, PA-C, an ear, nose and throat specialist with South Florida ENT Associates. ![]() Since all cats have these things, they all produce Fel d 1-and that means you expose yourself to them every time you touch any cat, says Chris Menges, DVM, MPH, chief veterinary officer of Basepaws in El Segundo, California. That’s because an allergenic protein called Fel d 1 is created in cats’ sebaceous glands in their skin, as well as in their saliva, dander and urine. Unfortunately, there are no truly hypoallergenic cat breeds. ![]()
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