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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 is the only cat breed other than the Savannah which may have some hypoallergenic …
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 most hypoallergenic cat is the cat that produces the least amount of the cat …
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 called Lifestyle Pets offering “scientifically proven” hypoallergenic” cats for sale that they developed using …
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 their first choice. I’ll also propose a second choice. Malia Obama, the oldest daughter …
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 not produce an allergic reaction in anyone, which I believe is how the word …
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 I am one of those who can tolerate this breed but the shorter hair …
