what type of cats are non allergenic?
Question by marz: what type of cats are non allergenic?
ok i wanna get a cat but i am allergic and i wanna know what cats are non allergenic. i dont wanna buy a freaking $ 4,000 dollar cat from Allerca for a fully hypoallergenic cat. i would rather get one cheaper. i hear tabby cats are non allergenic. is that true?
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Answer by love4saints
Sorry, but usually you are allergic to the dander not the actual fur, all pets will have the dander. I guess it depends on the severity of your allergy, I’ve never heard that about Tabby’s. I guess try to find someone with a tabby, or a shelter and spend some time with it to see if it sets off your allergies, good luck
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no such thing as a “hypoallergenic” cat.
I’ve even heard that the cats from Allerca are not as “hypoallergenic” as they claim to be.
I don’t think so . I think only the hairless ones are. Ask your vet.
Tabby is a color pattern, not a breed. All cats produce allergens in their skin, saliva, and urine. Some produce less of the allergen but it’s cat-specific not breed-specific. There are lots of breeders who claim to breed hypo-allergenic cats. Lots of those cats end up in shelters after setting off their new owner’s allergies. Unfortunately, the only way to find a specific cat who doesn’t cause your allergies to flare up is through trial and error. This doesn’t mean you can’t live with a cat. I know people with allergies who pop a Claritin for their symptoms and do just fine. Regular house cleaning and bathing the cat are a couple of ways to reduce your exposure to allergens. Here’s more info for you.
http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?action=library&act=show&item=015
No cats are non-allergenic even the $ 4000 scams (actually do a bit of research on Allerca cats and the person that claims to “make” them and you’ll see what I mean) Some breeds are considered less likely to induce an allergic reaction than others. Most people who are allergic to a protein in the dander so allergy friendly breeds either tend to produce less danger or less of the protein or both. Allergy friendly breeds include the rex breeds, Korats, Abys, and Siberians. Tabby is a color not a breed and tabbies are no less likely to cause allergies than any other color. Even with the allergy friendly breeds they can still cause a reaction they are just less likely to. You would need to spend time with members of that breed and ideallyy the individual cat you are considering to see if they induce allergies in you. A cat that causes no reaction in one allergic person may cause a major reaction in another
might I recommend a ferrett? They don’t produce dander, them and pigs, so you can’t be allergic………and they are very playful and loving if raised properly—–make sure it is neutered and descented———most only cost $ 130
No cat is non-allergenic. Most people are allergic to dander, which is located in fur and SALIVA, so unless you get a saliva free cat you will have allergies. I’m allergic to cats, but I have two cats. I recommend investing in a good quality hepa filter. It removes allergens from the air.
http://www.allergybuyersclubshopping.com/allergy-multi-purpose-air-purifiers.html
It may depend on how severe your allergies are. Maine Coons are less allergenic than other breeds, and they’re very affectionate companions. I am allergic to most cats, but not to my Maine Coon mix, even when he sleeps next to my pillow. I’ve met other long-haired cats that don’t make me sneeze, so I think it’s partly genetic, and partly because the long, soft hair prevents them from shedding so much dander into the air and on the furniture.
Try calling local shelters and see if they have any long-haired cats you can meet to see if they trigger your allergy. Even if you want to purchase a purebred Maine Coon, they’re common enough that they should be less than $ 4,000! If you visit the home of someone who has one of these cats, that can give you a chance to test your allergies in a place where there might be cat dander on the furniture and in the carpets.
Tabby is not a breed of cat; it’s a coat color found on many breeds, so it’s unlikely that there’s anything about them that causes a less allergenic dander.
Hi there,
I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings, but there is no such thing as a hypoallergenic cat. While most folks think that it is the fur that people are allergic to, it is the dander (flakes of skin mixed with saliva from grooming) when cats shed that causes allergies. All cats shed dander. Ahhhchoo!
If you research hypoallergenic cats on line, you will find lots of references to Siberians, rex, that hairless cat you mentioned- the Sphynx-( actually this kitty can cause more allergies since there is only peach fuzz on the body of the cat- whereby exposing the dander even more readily). The article below explains more about shedding, and mentions a few breeds of cats that are considered to shed somewhat less.
http://www.petside.com/wellness/pet_shed…
However, this being said, if you must get a kitty, as long as you vacuum your house frequently, groom your cat often, do not touch your face after handling your cat, and even purchase an air filtration system to help alleviate the amount of dander in your house, you may be able to tolerate a feline in your home.
Additionally, allergy shots do work… even though most allergists advise against people with allergies not having cats.. which is not, in my opinion something that cat lovers consider to be a viable alternative.
By the way Allerca cats are not 4,000. Read this article and “faint”.
http://www.petside.com/petsideblog/2009/02/big-cats-for-big-bucks.php
Tabby is a color and not a breed.
Hope this is helpful and good luck to you!
Troublesniffer
Owned by cats for over 40 years
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