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 their skin rather than on their … Continue reading →
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 a colourful picture of her hives … Continue reading →
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 reaction in a cat or dog. … Continue reading →
Yes, domestic cats can cause asthma in people. It seems that asthma is often caused by an allergic reaction to cats and about 10% of people are allergic to cats and studies suggest up to 40% of children with asthma … Continue reading →
My belief is that cats cannot be allergic to humans provided they are not wearing perfumes and such products or clothes containing allergens. I have come to this conclusion after unfruitful, online research. A barrier to finding information is that … Continue reading →
I don’t want to compete with veterinary websites but at present Google is not finding information which directly answers the question in the title. Also, I think this is a good question because the symptoms of an allergy to the … Continue reading →
An American company called Indoor Biotechnologies, which specialises in drugs for allergies and asthma, have reported that they have successfully used a gene-editing tool, Crispr, to delete the gene that instigates the production of Fel d1, the protein (and allergen … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
In Pro Plan LiveClear, Purina has presented what they consider to be a breakthrough in helping people who are allergic to cats. It is estimated that about one in five people are allergic to domestic cats and many are prevented … Continue reading →
This is a Swiss invention; a vaccine given to cats which neutralises the allergens inside cats. It prevents the allergens causing an allergic reaction in people who are allergic to cats. It is called the Hypocat vaccine. They have been … Continue reading →
