For those allergic to cats: Question regarding hypoallergenic cats

[Kelly G]

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This is the other breed Karen breeds....and interestingly, I did not have any reaction to them either (she had about 20 cats/kittens!). I like this breed, alot!

 

[Kelly G]

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This and the Siberian were two other breeds at the home show.

 

[mom'sfolly]

I've been told that the asian cat breeds tend to be allergy producing than other breeds....so siamese and burmese would not be good choices.

 

[Wildsky]

I have a cornish rex, he's a sweet boy!

My hubby is mildly allergic, but our cat doesn't seem to bother him at all.

Best thing to do would be to "borrow" the cat for a while to see if there is any reaction at all.

 

[wordgirl]

Thanks for all your help! I don't think we're going to get an indoor cat any time in the near future – I was just wondering if it was possible to live with a certain breed of cat even if you had allergies.

Kelly G - RumTum Tugger is so very cute! He looks like a sweetie. I like his eyes especially. I had a cat once whose eyes were a bit like those – not so orange, though. She was a Siamese cross. She was so pretty.

Wildsky – I love your rex's coat. Is it pretty soft?

MaggieRae – Pretty Maine Coon. I love how fluffy he is.

 

[bagendhens]

rexs feel like velvet!

 

[msdoolittle]

I definitely have allergies to SOME cats. It's strange because I cannot be in the same house with some cats, and yet, others I can hold them, pet them, etc. We went to our local shelter and played with the kittens one day this past summer. There was a litter there and I had no reaction to them whatsoever. We adopted a brother and a sister and I can hug them, pet them, and they even ride on my shoulders with absolutely no allergic reaction. I would just advise someone to spend a good amount of time with the cat, and see if you have any allergic reaction. Of course, that being said, you can also develop allergies, too!

 

[Wildsky]

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Yep like velvet, folks can't stop touching him once they start. His fur is slightly wavy as well, it feels awesome!

 

[SunnyDawn]

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Yep like velvet, folks can't stop touching him once they start. His fur is slightly wavy as well, it feels awesome!

Sounds like a really cool cat! No pun intended.

 

[MargaretDonahue]

Hello,

well, there is no hypoallergenic cat "made" yet. However, there are some cat breeds that do not trigger the allergic symptoms much. Those are referenced as hypoallergenic cats. You can browse the website http://ihypoallergeniccats.com/ which describes the basics about them. Also there are given some breeds you may choose from.

Kind regards,
Margaret