What is a hypoallergenic cat?
A product hypoallergenic means that it reduces the possibility of causing allergic symptoms. In the case of hypoallergenic cat breeds will reduce the possibility of causing allergies compared to other cats, because they produce fewer allergens than a "normal" cat. We must be realistic; we have said that produces less allergens not produce any effect.
Are there hypoallergenic breeds of cats?
This is a good question. The truth is that yes there are hypoallergenic breeds, many breeders and owners allergic claim that certain breeds cause them less allergy symptoms or even none. However, these statements are derived from the experience of breeders and owners, but there is no conclusive official study on this matter. They are list of hypoallergenic the Balinese, Bengali, Javanese and Devon Rex and among others.
Although the breed of cat on more consensus exists that is hypoallergenic is siberian cats, Despite having long hair, this breed produces lower levels of Fel d 1 that common a cat.
A mistake often make is to think that hairless cats, like the Sphinx are hypoallergenic. This is not, and indeed there are many allergy sufferers who claim that the Sphinx cause them many more allergy symptoms than other breeds. This is because having no hair, if we play we are carrying direct contact with your skin, Fel d 1 (as we said before, it's not hair that causes the allergy).
Finally remark that some US companies have tried to create and market hypoallergenic cats through genetic modification, but with questionable success. Some customers have returned their cats because despite the promises and the high price (between 3,000 and 10,000 dollars), they caused allergic symptoms. So the subject of allergies, even investing much money thing is certain.
Should I take the chance to buy a hypoallergenic cat?
Like everything in life, this decision now depends on each. If an allergic inevitably want a cat, it is best to try a Siberian. However not all are equally hypoallergenic copies depends on your genetic line, and they do not all react the same allergic to each copy.
My advice is to inform you before about a breeder with particularly hypoallergenic lines, and also to visit the cat that sell several times and spend time with him and even with their parents to see how your body reacts. The truth is that many Siberian cats have allergies and are happy, but there are also allergic to the cat have returned to the breeder because it did not work, so it's a matter of cases and coming up with the perfect cat.
There are rules to reduce the presence of allergens in the home:
- Do not allow the cat to enter the bedroom, where we spend more time.
- Vacuuming the house regularly.
- Avoid carpets, and even fewer long hairs.
- Bath the cat frequently to remove dander and saliva dries her hair.
- Wash often bed cat and utensils such as toys, blankets, food and water bowls.
If you are allergic and have had experiences with hypoallergenic breeds share in the comments!
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