Hypoallergenic Cat Breeds Reddit

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Hypoallergenic cat breeds reddit. For many people cats can be a particularly problematic source of an adverse reaction. I m looking into adopting a kitty soon but it turns out my boyfriend doesn t want to deal with the allergy breakouts that will come with having one around. I d like testimony though before i purchase a cat. Technically there is no such thing as a 100 percent hypoallergenic domestic cat or dog.

If you are a sufferer you know the pain well. I m curious from other owners if cats are really bred to be hypoallergenic. In fact this usually very vocal kitty sheds much less than other cat breeds. Although its short hair can cause an allergic reaction finding a lot less hair in the home really helps those people who are sensitive to feline.

The russian blue and the bengal breed she would love. Highly social balinese are sensitive to your mood and are more than willing to cheer you. The difference is that this cat breed only has the top layer of coat that most cats have instead of the down hair. All cats have dander urinate and produce saliva which they spread over their whole bodies.

Like the siamese they are known for their ability to communicate vocally. I ve heard of hypoallergenic cat breeds siberian cats specifically which i might be able to be around. But it is one of the few breeds that produce less of the fel d1 protein than other cats thus causing fewer allergic reactions in allergy sufferers. Laperms shed a lot less than most cat breeds because of their curly textured coat.

Millions of people around the world suffer from allergies ack. Does anyone know if hypoallergenic cats even exist. Some people are less allergic to some cats but it s pure anecdata. The following is a guideline which petmd recommends for people who want to adopt a feline yet feel their options are limited due to allergies.

Allergies to cats are caused by a cat s dander urine and saliva. There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic cat or dog for that matter breed. I ve read this article and it says there s some breeds that are. People seem to have very mixed experiences about how much of a difference hypoallergenic breeds make and obviously i m not going to get a cat of any breed if i m.

If so does anyone have any recommendations. There are a few cat breeds that have less of the two common allergens fel d 1 protein in their saliva and dander than others. Balinese cats are smart sweet and fun to be around. I d love to get a cat but we wouldn t want the hairless cats.

This thread is archived. My girlfriend loves cats but is allergic. I also love cats which kind of a kick in the teeth. This can be unfortunate for those who would otherwise want to give a loving home to a kitty because the allergic.

Cats do produce pet dander a common allergen but the culprit for the estimated 10 percent of the population who are allergic to cats may be a protein fel d 1 that is present in cat saliva. Often referred to as the longhaired siamese the balinese looks like an unlikely candidate for a hypoallergenic cat breed. The siamese cat is considered a hypoallergenic cat.