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 is nothing in the reference books or anecdotally which encourages me to say that they are. This is a pretty …
A diploma thesis: “Do hypoallergenic cats exist? – Secretion of Fel d1 in Neva Masquarade vs domestic cat breeds” by Julia Margareta Gertraud Satorina, concludes that the Neva Masquarade is hypoallergenic but that further research is required. The Neva Masquarade is a pointed Siberian cat, the result of crossbreeding between Siamese and Siberians in …
I’ve been reading the outline of a scientific study on whether hypoallergenic cats exist. I don’t have access to the full study but the scientists determined the level of production in normal and hypoallergenic cat breeds. They came to the conclusion that “hypoallergenic cats secrete and distribute less Fel d1 as compared to normal …
In a word, No. Sorry for the blunt answer but it has to said. The Korat is like any other domestic cat. They create the allergen (Fel d1) and deposit it on their fur in saliva like any other. People might not realise it but there is a committed search online for a hypoallergenic …
By Sherry-Ann Sholdice MAVERICK is only six and a half months old. He is incredible and worth every penny we paid! He is black and silver with incredible markings. I could no longer have a cat due to my increasing allergies but with MAVERICK I can rub my face in his fur, kiss him, …
The most asked question about cat breeds is if the breed is hypoallergenic. There are a lot of people who like cats and who want to adopt a purebred cat but who are allergic to cats. There are constant searches for a breed of cat which is hypoallergenic. Hypoallergenic means a cat that is …
By David Jez Today I have been honored by Michael to provide you with some information about cats suitable for people who suffer from cat allergies. But before I share my knowledge with you, please let me first introduce myself briefly. My name is David Jez. I am the owner of the ihypoallergeniccats.com website …
When we describe a cat as “hypoallergenic” we do not mean that that cat is guaranteed to cause no allergic reaction in people because the word “hypoallergenic” refers to a sliding scale. The prefix “hypo” means “less than” so the most hypoallergenic cat is the cat that produces the least amount of the cat …
