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 … continue reading…
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 … continue reading…
I am afraid the Singapura cat is not hypoallergenic. This cat is said to be the smallest of all the breeds. ‘Singapura’ in the Malay name for Singapore the place where it is claimed the cat orginally came from. It … 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…
No, the Bombay Cat is not hypoallergenic because no cat breed is despite what you might read on the Internet. There is nothing to suggest that the Bombay Cat is hypoallergenic. If it were it would mean that breeders had … continue reading…
The title contains the question and the answer so there is no more to be said except to show a couple of photos of the LaPerm cat. P.S. It is sad. A lot of people like cats and want to … continue reading…
There is nothing in the books that I have read or online which suggest that Turkish Angora cats as a breed are hypoallergenic. However some individual cats might be. The truth of the matter is that there are no cat … continue reading…
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 … continue reading…
The answer is No, sorry. The same question is asked about the Maine Coon and the answer is the same. The Siberian cat has a reputation for being hypoallergenic but I have said it is not strictly true. However, it … 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…
Are you an avid cat lover but unfortunately also allergic to them? I can’t imagine how exasperating it must be for those people who are undergoing a conflict that is so incredibly frustrating. Years ago when I discovered a company … continue reading…
The glamorous and rather special Savannah cat is the right choice for the Obamas if they do consider getting a First Cat to accompany their First Dog, Bo. I’ll tell you why, in my opinion, the Savannah cat should be … continue reading…
No not hypoallergenic I am afraid – Photo by Arno Arno (Flickr – see link at base of page) There are no hypoallergenic cat breeds on the basis that the term “hypoallergenic” is used to mean a cat that does … continue reading…
by Shadi (Ontario) Three Maine Coon Cat Brothers: Photo copyright Helmi Flick I just wanted to ask if anyone had any experience with the fact that people who are allergic to cats are less allergic to Maine Coons. I find … continue reading…
