Allergies and Cats : Coexisting in Peace
Cat lovers with hay fever, asthma, or other allergies will do almost anything to be able to keep a cat in their lives. Although tricky, this is a dilemma which can sometimes be managed successfully.
What is cat dander and why is it a threat to humans with allergies?
Cat dander remains a mystery to some people and poses a threat to those of us who suffer from allergies. Here are the details on what cat dander is, the mystery of Fel D1, and how and why it affects allergy victims.
Cat dander remains a mystery to some people and poses a threat to those of us who suffer from allergies. Here are the details on what cat dander is, the mystery of Fel D1, and how and why it affects allergy victims.
Potential Cat Breeds for Cat Allergies
A reader who is allergic to cats inquired which breeds might be least allergenic. Although no cat breed has been scientifically proven to be hypoallergenic, there are anecdotal reports that a few breeds may be less allergenic, either because of the type of coats they wear, or because they produce less of the protein (Feld 1) wh…
A reader who is allergic to cats inquired which breeds might be least allergenic. Although no cat breed has been scientifically proven to be hypoallergenic, there are anecdotal reports that a few breeds may be less allergenic, either because of the type of coats they wear, or because they produce less of the protein (Feld 1) wh…
Do You Long to Adopt a Cat, But Are Allergic to Them"
Although some people avoid cats because they fear or dislike them, there is hope for those who avoid cats because of fear of allergic reactions. Here is a step-by-step process for helping to control your allergy symptoms while enjoying the lifelong companionship of a cat. Yes, you can adopt a cat, despite your allergies.
Although some people avoid cats because they fear or dislike them, there is hope for those who avoid cats because of fear of allergic reactions. Here is a step-by-step process for helping to control your allergy symptoms while enjoying the lifelong companionship of a cat. Yes, you can adopt a cat, despite your allergies.
How can I help my visitors who are allergic to cats?
How cat you help your visitors who are allergic to cats, when you have cats in the house? It isn't impossible to have the cats you love and still be able to entertain friends who are allergic to them. Follow these steps to help ensure your visitors are comfortable, while keeping your cats happy too.
How cat you help your visitors who are allergic to cats, when you have cats in the house? It isn't impossible to have the cats you love and still be able to entertain friends who are allergic to them. Follow these steps to help ensure your visitors are comfortable, while keeping your cats happy too.
Allergic to Cats
Do you or family members have allergies involving cats? You may be interested to know that you don't necessarily have to give up your cats because of allergies. Thousands of victims of hay fever, asthma, and other allergies are able to cope with their allergies while living with the cats they love.
Do you or family members have allergies involving cats? You may be interested to know that you don't necessarily have to give up your cats because of allergies. Thousands of victims of hay fever, asthma, and other allergies are able to cope with their allergies while living with the cats they love.
These articles and features can help those with allergies who are determined to keep their cats.…
Products for controlling Symptoms of Allergies to Cats
If you love cats but are allergic to cats, you need all the help you can get in controlling your allergy symptoms. These are my top picks of products to help if you are allergic to cats.
If you love cats but are allergic to cats, you need all the help you can get in controlling your allergy symptoms. These are my top picks of products to help if you are allergic to cats.
Top Ten Steps for Reducing Allergies to Cats
Top Ten Steps for Reducing Allergies to Cats by guest writer Mercia Tapping.
Top Ten Steps for Reducing Allergies to Cats by guest writer Mercia Tapping.
How to Live with Cats and Allergy
A 10-step how-to on peacefully co-existing with your cats and with allergies too.
A 10-step how-to on peacefully co-existing with your cats and with allergies too.
Allergic to Cats
About Allergy Guide, Judy Tidwell, discusses symptoms, prevention, and treatment of allergies to felines.
About Allergy Guide, Judy Tidwell, discusses symptoms, prevention, and treatment of allergies to felines.
Hypo-Allergenic Cat to Be Developed - Allerca Press Release
Is the world ready for a new cat, bred to be hypoallergenic? Allerca thinks so, according to their press release
Is the world ready for a new cat, bred to be hypoallergenic? Allerca thinks so, according to their press release
Allergy Buyers' Club
An excellent site that reviews and recommends various products for allergy relief.
An excellent site that reviews and recommends various products for allergy relief.
Cat Allergy
The Auckland Allergy Clinic lists several ways of dealing with various allergies to cats.
The Auckland Allergy Clinic lists several ways of dealing with various allergies to cats.
Early Exposure to Pets May Reduce Allergies
According to a study done by the Medical College of Georgia's Section of Allergy and Immunology, early exposure to cats and dogs may actually help in avoiding later allergies, according to this article.
According to a study done by the Medical College of Georgia's Section of Allergy and Immunology, early exposure to cats and dogs may actually help in avoiding later allergies, according to this article.
Hypoallergenic Pets
In a word, there are no hypoallergenic pets, says Allerpet; at second glance however, there are a few that come close. Allerpet also takes issue with the commonly-held belief that dander is the main allergen in cats (a matter of semantics, I'd venture.)
In a word, there are no hypoallergenic pets, says Allerpet; at second glance however, there are a few that come close. Allerpet also takes issue with the commonly-held belief that dander is the main allergen in cats (a matter of semantics, I'd venture.)
Symptoms of Animal Allergies
Your symptoms of animal allergy may not show up for years, according to Sneeze.com, and that allergies to animals may be the result of a genetic predisposition.
Your symptoms of animal allergy may not show up for years, according to Sneeze.com, and that allergies to animals may be the result of a genetic predisposition.
Top Ten Steps for Reducing Allergies to Cats
Guest feature article by Marcia Tepping. Learn how you can manage your allergies to cats, and continue to enjoy your bonding.
Guest feature article by Marcia Tepping. Learn how you can manage your allergies to cats, and continue to enjoy your bonding.