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 rare …
A Guardian article online interests me because an allergy to cats affects around 10% of people (is this an underestimate?). The conclusion of the Guardian article is that more and more of us are suffering from allergies. Medicines are struggling to keep up. Theresa MacPhail completed a monumental task of looking at the development of …
Photo by General Wesc Hair loss in cats is often a frightening sight for pet owners who might immediately rush their companion to their veterinarian for a diagnosis. When it comes to the domestic cat, there are many conditions and diseases causing hair loss. Some instances are quite normal, while other hair loss in cats …
The Sun newspaper has an article about Khloé Kardashian wanting to get a new dog or cat after her split from “cheating baby daddy Tristan Thompson”! She wants a new dog when she moves into her new home. Khloé has set her heart on getting a dog but her daughter True has set HER heart …
When a child, Kloé Kardashian was incorrectly told she was allergic to cats by her mom Read More »
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 upper respiratory tract in humans. It might, therefore, be difficult to tell the difference. Some people might be allergic to their …
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Are some domestic cat’s suffering from undiagnosed allergies because they are allergic to overly-processed pet food? Allergies and domestic cats are a bit of a mystery. There are so many potential allergens in the home which can cause an allergic reaction in a cat which is why they are difficult to pin down. They are …
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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 on her Instagram page…covered in words. She says that she used a filter to make …
Yvie Jones says that a cat allergy gave her hives. Is she sure? Read More »
This is a complicated story in one sense because Charlie was a feral cat who has become a love bug but his years on the street left him with some tough health problems. He should be adopted quickly because he is a really lovely cat by the look of it but his health issues need …
Hissing (now purring) FIV+ feral cat cured of his food allergy Read More »
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 in the cat’s saliva. These proteins are called ‘allergens’ from the standpoint of people who …
Yes, cats can get hay fever. Hay fever is also called allergic rhinitis (nasal allergies). Feline hay fever is caused by contact with environmental irritants and allergens. Pollen, dust and cigarette smoke are possible causes. Sometimes it might be a new carpet cleaner, deodorant powders or perhaps a new detergent for your laundry that might …
Can cats get hay fever? Yes – causes, symptoms and treatments. Read More »
The study which looked at the prevalence of allergy among two American communities, the Amish and the Hutterite, tells us that keeping cats and dogs, including indoors, helps to protect schoolchildren from allergens including those causing asthma. The Amish are in Indiana and the Hutterite reside in South Dakota. This is an interesting study comparing …
By Tim Here are eight tips to help you with your allergies to cats. It came as a surprise when I learned that I am extremely allergic to cats. However, as an animal communicator, I work with cats every day. My allergies to cats are so bad that if I enter a house where a …
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. This is what Circassia Pharmaceuticals tried to do. They reported on their website that trials …
Attempt to create a cat allergy drug has failed – drat. Read More »
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 with a woman whose name is Zoe. Zoe likes cats. She was the owner of …
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People who give up (relinquish) their cats frequently state that they are allergic to their cat and therefore they have to give him/her up. In fact “owner allergies” is the second most frequent reason for giving up a domestic cat to a shelter. The number one reason by the way is “too many cats in …
“I am allergic to my cat” as a reason for giving him up is often untrue Read More »
