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 →
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 for the rapid onset of these … Continue reading →
The part of the cat which causes allergies in people is a protein produced mainly in the cat’s saliva and sebaceous glands called ‘Fel d 1’. It is produced in the cat’s skin. In addition Fel d 4 is present … Continue reading →
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); I think it very important for shelter workers and cat owners alike to understand how cat allergies work. Some owners may describe not having any noticeable symptoms from one cat but are seen reacting dramatically … Continue reading →
Sam’s son wanted a cat but she’s always been allergic to them. This must happen a lot: one member of the family being allergic to cats while another loves cats and is not allergic. Here is a novel solution which … Continue reading →
An allergy to cats affects between 8-17% of people in the US and Europe. It is one of the most common allergies. Discover a drug with minimal side effects which takes away that damned allergy and you’ll make a fortune. … Continue reading →
This is a new twist to a not too unfamiliar story. In this instance a gay woman has a 10-year-old son who is strongly allergic to cats and dogs. The gay woman says that she has a very good relationship … Continue reading →
Exposure to cats and cockroaches may increase the risk of glaucoma…(study in the American Journal of Ophthalmology). What is glaucoma? It is an eye disease which can damage the optic nerve which can lead to blindness. Glaucoma develops when the … Continue reading →
Curing an allergic reaction to the domestic cat is the holy grail of commercial enterprise in the world of pets. If a business can figure out a way to prevent people from being allergic to cats, who would otherwise be … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
