Cat Anatomy / Fel d1 / glands / saliva
September 3, 2023
A lot has been written and published on the Internet about the allergen produced by the cat, Fel D1, which causes an allergic reaction in between 10% and 20% of people. Technically, an allergen...
American Wirehair / Cat Anatomy / Cat Breeds / Fel d1 / Human to cat relationship / hypoallergenic cats
September 3, 2023
I am sorry to say that the American Wirehair is not hypoallergenic. ‘Hypoallergenic’ in respect of cat breeds means a breed that has a reduced effect on people who are allergic to cats. There...
caregiver's wellbeing / Cat Anatomy / Cat Behavior / dander / Fel d1 / Human to cat relationship / licking / mothering / saliva / skin
July 28, 2023
Is the question relevant to our lives? People ask it nonetheless. But frankly it is almost irrelevant. However, exceedingly rarely some cat owners do lick their cat and an avowed and self-declared crazy cat...
cat allergy / Cat Anatomy / Fel d1 / human asthma caused by cats / Human to cat relationship
July 14, 2023
The behaviour of the young girl in the video interacting with the family cat should be the parenting objective of all mothers and fathers as it will promote animal welfare going forward and improve...
allergens / allergy / Cat allergy / cat allergy / Fel d1
March 24, 2023
This is a discussion no more. I am thinking aloud but I’d suggest that more should be done to remove the problem of an allergic reaction to the domestic cat in the interests of...
January 17, 2023
We know that the cat allergen which is the cat’s saliva and which is also secreted by the sebaceous glands is a protein which scientists have called Fel D1. Proteins are incredible small objects....
October 28, 2022
Is cat dander bad for babies? My answer based on careful research is that it is probably or possibly good for babies. However, we are currently (2022) unsure. Please read on. It is helpful...
March 29, 2022
I had hoped to write that the wait might be over for cat lovers who seek a truly hypoallergenic cat. But not so, I am afraid. But this Utopian world is on the horizon....
February 13, 2022
In an interesting, eye-opening, study conducted in Helsinki, Finland and published on October 9, 2008, scientists found that “Dog and cat allergens are present in public transport vehicles in Helsinki at levels that cause...
January 28, 2021
No, hairless cats are not hypoallergenic per se but if you are allergic to cats your reaction to a hairless cat may be less than it would otherwise be to a normal cat with...
October 30, 2019
When a person who is allergic to cats is even in the same home as a domestic cat they might rapidly show symptoms of their allergy by itching, sneezing and coughing etc.. The reason...
