The distribution of Fel D1, the cat allergen (antigen) on and in a cat’s hair and skin

Studies analysed the distribution of the Fel D1 antigen produced by the domestic cat which is deposited on the cat's skin and on their fur and is inside the skin and fur as well. Most of it comes from the sebaceous glands.

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 is an antigen. Historically, people generally believed that the Fel D1 allergen is in a domestic cat’s saliva. But it …

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How do cats cool down?

Cat panting to cool down

Domestic cats cool down by: Panting like dogs. You’ll see cats panting when the ambient temperature is very hot and when cats are very anxious in a warm environment which makes them hot because of anxiety induced movements. The usual time I see my cat panting is inside the car when I am taking …

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