Desensitizing babies to the cat allergen?
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...
Tagged: cat allergen fel d1
WHY does the cat allergen Fel D1 cause an allergic reaction?
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....
Is cat dander bad for babies?
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...
Cat lovers who are allergic to cats wait patiently for a true hypoallergenic cat
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....
Passengers sensitive to the cat allergen can have symptoms on public transport
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...
Can you desensitize your immune system to the domestic cat allergen?
Another way of asking this question is: can a person who is allergic to domestic cats reduce his or her sensitivity through exposure to them? The answer would seem to be that for many...
Margaret Atwood is adopting Siberian kittens as she is mildly allergic to cats
Margaret Atwood’s last two cats before a long intermission in cat ownership were Blackie who was a very big part of her family’s life including the life of her daughter and then Fluffy (who...
Dilemma: daughter needs her therapy cat but baby sibling is allergic to cats
A teenage girl who lived with foster parents moved in with her real parents in 2019. Before the move she adopted a kitten. Her parents agreed that it would calm her down. She bonded...
Review: Purina LiveClear Allergen Reducing Sterilised Adult Turkey cat food
This is a review of Purina® LiveClear® Allergen Reducing Sterilised Adult Turkey cat food. I’ve read that it “contains antibodies to Fel D1 which bind to the allergen preventing it from triggering an allergic...
Allergy to cats VERSUS mild common cold symptoms
Depending on the severity, there might be a subtle difference between the symptoms due to an allergy to your cat compared to the symptoms of a mild common cold, a viral infection of the...
Noel Gallagher’s household in chaos over a cat allergy
Noel Gallagher, the 53-year-old former oasis star, lives with his wife Sara and his sons Donovan, 13, and Sonny, 10. He has homes in Hampshire and in London. They have a family cat. He...
Are hairless cats hypoallergenic?
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...
Are Sphynx cats hypoallergenic?
No, Sphynx cats are not hypoallergenic. Sphynx cats are like any other domestic cat in that they have the Fel D1 allergen in their saliva which like any other domestic cat they deposit on...
Yvie Jones says that a cat allergy gave her hives. Is she sure?
NEWS AND VIEWS (COMMENT): Yvie Jones says that she was cat sitting, looking after a kitten whose name is Audrey. Within 24 hours the 47-year-old Australian television personality, was covered in hives. She posted...
Can cats be allergic to dogs and vice versa?
Yes, cats can be allergic to dogs and dogs can be allergic to cats although it is not something you hear much about probably because veterinarians are sometimes unsure which allergen causes an allergic...
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