Hypo-Allergenic Cats

This is rather amusing for two reasosn.

Firstly, the cloning of a cat has been seriously discussed by scientists because it is a complicated procedure: some animals are harder to clone because of unusual details of their biology.

Secondly, there ARE non-allergenic dogs already; Crossing a Labrador and a French Poodle produces an animal with fur that is much less likely to cause asthma in humans. These so-called 'Labradoodles' are often bred as guide dogs for allergic blind people.

$3500 will buy you a lot of allergy medicine....

My veterinarian buddy says "Labradoodles" are great dogs. They'll have to come up with a different name, though, if they want the breed to catch on-- especially with men.
I'm not so sure they're non-allergenic. They don't shed much, if any, but all dogs produce dander, which is what most allergic people react to.

There are already great cats for people who are allergic to cats. They are called Maine Coon Cats. For some reason these long-haired purebred cats don't trigger allergies like other cats. The only problem is that they can cost up to $2,000 from a breeder.

There is another type of purebreed like this too, some kind of Norwegian cat, but I can't remember what it's called.

My daughter has SEVERE allergies to cats. Her symptoms include wheezing, scratchy throat, hives, itchiness, runny nose. I have exposed her to both the Siberian and the Devon Rex as I heard that they were "hypo - allergenic" breeds. She reacted to both of these breeds in the exact same way that she reacts to "normal" breeds. It looks like we are destined to remain catless until they develop either a cure or a non- allergenic breed.

Hannah- you might consider Monelukast. It's a once at night time tablet that has helpped my daughter a LOT. We've got 3 cats at home, and she begun sneezing and wheezing about 2 years ago. Much helpped by 'Monte'

The Norwegian cat that you are referring to, "Hiney," is the Norwegian Forest cat. I have also heard that the Norwegian Forest cat and the Maine Coon cat are both worth looking into if you have allergies to cats. I would also check out the Persian, as I know someone in my family who is allergic to cats, but not allergic to atleast one particular Persian. Which leads me also to say that it may just be one particular cat, not necessarily a particular breed, that a person with allergies may find he or she is not allergic to like the others. My family and I have been fostering cats in hopes to find that one cat that I can live with. It is a good way to try out some different types and help other kitties and families at the same time, without having to make a commitment to keep one forever, until you find the one you're looking for. It's been a great experience for my whole family.

I tend to be rather allergic to cats (itchy, watery eyes, wheezey, skin irritation, congestion), but was amazed when I visited someone who had a Maine Coon and I experienced no symptoms. I was floored, especially since this guy had such a messy apartment with cat hair everywhere. So, I can vouch for the maine coon being a good possibility, although I'm sure that it is not a 100% solution.

But no thanks, don't engineer me any cats. I'd rather take meds or just be cat-free. People will do anything to make money.

if you tend to be more allergic to the pets,you will loose interest in taking care of them as your health is more important.

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Even though I have cat allergies, we adopted a Maine Coon about 3 1/2 months ago. I've already been taking allergy meds for other allergies, so I figured, what the heck. I've always loved cats, always wanted one, so I decided to stop thinking about it and just adopt one. He is the absolute best pet we have ever had the privilege of owning! He's so cool! I love everything about him! I have no regrets! He is sweet, loving, playful, fun, peaceful, and so much more. My whole family adores him. I know of many people who have cat allergies, yet still have, and even foster cats, and keep their allergies under control just fine, just as I do. I found it to be much less expensive to take the allergy meds I need anyway, as opposed to owning a dog. We took care of a large breed dog for four months, and he was eating us out of house and home, as well as toys, bedding, treats, bones, etc., etc. Nothing against dogs, but cats are a lot less stressful to me!

I have always been very allergic to cats but also, as a softy, rescued kittens and found them homes (living on benadryl the whole time). I rescued a stray one thanksgiving from a county building parking lot and it didn't make me sick. She turned out to be a maine coon mix. We had many years without any allergy fusses. When it was time to get another cat, I called an animal rescue. They met me at a Petsmart. The woman took only one kitten and handed her to me. I buried my face in her belly and then walked around the store to see what would happen. Nothing. No burning eyes, swollen sinuses or migraine headache. He is a Maine coon. Every other cat I have ever got near has caused me pain. If you have allergies, I suggest you start with a maine coon rescue in your area. They are big, long haired, and imo, often doglike in their mannerisms and affections. Wonderful pets. Enjoy!

I tend to be rather allergic to bodies (itchy, adulterated eyes, wheezey, derma irritation, congestion), but was afraid if I visited anyone who had a Maine Coon and I accomplished no symptoms. I was floored, abnormally back this guy had such a blowzy accommodation with cat hair everywhere. So, I can vouch for the maine coon getting a acceptable possibility, although I'm abiding that it is not a 100% solution.

But no thanks, don't architect me any cats. I'd rather yield meds or just be cat-free. People will do annihilation to accomplish money.

I have a Maine coon cat (named kitty ^_^) and I am not allergic to her. Besides it's not the fur that people are allergic to. It's the Fe d 1 gene that cats carry. Maine Coons (females mainly) lack this gene mostly. Why they lack it I don't now. Other breeds that lack this gene are the Russian Blue, Cornish Rex, Persian (If bred to lack this gene)the Norwegian Forest Cats. I mean I don't react to my cat and I have allegy attacks which involve watery, itchy, swelling eyes, sneezing and a constant itch in my ear.

SHUT UP YOU ASS!