Are any cats hypoallergenic?

Approximately 10% of the world’s population is said to be allergic to a cat but what is the main factor that causes people to have an allergic reaction? A protein Fel d 1 that is produced in the feline saliva is the main culprit. The problem aggravates when the feline licks its coat and the allergens are matted in the fur.

So, are there any cats that do not produce Fel d 1? A straight up answer would be no, but there are plenty of factors that impact the production of this protein. The good news that you can have a pet cat even if you are allergic by carefully considering the factors that impact the proteins’ production.

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The factors include breed, age, gender, color and if the cat is neutered/spayed or not.

So here is what to look for when someone allergic plans to adopt a cat.

The Best Breeds:

Here is a list of the breeds that can be more tolerable for people with allergies:

• Siberian (Less of the Fel d 1 protein)
• Balinese (Less of the Fel d 1 protein)
• Bengal
• Burmese
• Colorpoint Shorthair
• Cornish Rex
• Devon Rex
• Javanese
• Ocicat
• Oriental Shorthair
• Russian Blue
• Siamese
• Sphynx

Other Factors:

Other factors that impact Fel d 1 production are not all accounted for; that is we do not know the reasons behind all of them. But, anything is a plus when you are in love with a fur baby that you want to bring home right away. Here are a few factors to note when making your choice.

• Kittens produce fewer allergens than Adult cats
• Male cats produce more allergens than female cats.
• Males that are not fixed produce more allergens than the ones that are neutered.
• Darker cats tend to produce more allergens

What to do?

By following a few simple tips you can make you and your’s kitten life a lot easier. Try to resist rubbing your face against your cats coat, and ensure good hygiene by always washing your hands well after stroking or playing with your kittycat. You are definitely going to have a harder time managing your pet than someone who is not allergic however, it is going to be all worth it in the end. Meanwhile you can check out Cat Evolution as they offer an Automatic Litter Box that will greatly reduce your litter duty and in turn the contact you have with feline secretions. Allergy or no allergy that’s a plus any day!

Frequent Bathing & Brushing

People are told not to bathe their cats as they do it on their own when they clean themselves by licking. But that is not an option for you when you are allergic to the very thing they clean themselves with. So, frequent baths and brushing your kitty’s coat daily will help the protein to wash out and not matte.

Wash Everything

Clean and wash everything your kitty uses whether its toys, food bowls or bedding. This will help you remove the allergens contact points and they will be less available to contaminate the rest of your house.

The joy of a furry friend should never be out of reach for anybody! Hoping these tips will help and make your life easier as a loving cat parent.