Hypo Allergenic Cat

Old 08-20-2010, 06:12 PM
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Is there such a breed? My daughter desperately wants a kitten. My son is allergic to girls-with-cats. He doesn't live here, but I don't want him sick on Thanksgiving Day!!
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Old 08-20-2010, 06:21 PM
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I've seen a hairless cat that is supposedly hypo allergenic, but it was pretty darn ugly! Cat allergies seem to be the worst! I have two friends who are allergic to cats and it seems the minute they walk in a building where there is a cat symptoms happen right away! I've never seen it happen that fast with other environmental allergies!
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Old 08-20-2010, 06:33 PM
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Dotty! Yes there is! And they are really cute! I cant remember the breed, but the guy that owns are Ace Hardware just got one for HIS daughter, because his wife and daughter were allergic, but she wanted a kitten so bad! It might be a siberian..........I will try to do a search, and if I cant find it, I will ask Dave tomarrow!
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Old 08-20-2010, 06:50 PM
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I just did some research. From what I could find there are hypoallergenic cat breeds, meaning there is less of a chance of a reaction. I found these breeds Devon Rex, Cornish Rex, Sphynx and Siberian. The Sphynx is the hairless one and it really is rather pathetic looking. The Siberian is really cute. It was quite interesting.
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Old 08-20-2010, 06:56 PM
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Stay tuned... daughter is doing research too!
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Old 08-20-2010, 07:00 PM
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Sphinx cats?
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Old 08-20-2010, 07:11 PM
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Even with "ordinary" cats, the allergy factor varies a lot.

I can handle some cats for an hour or so and have minimal symptoms (I do have some)

and there are others - one touch - and I'm having trouble breathing, and my eyes are itching.

I haven't figured out a common denominator. My cat is an oily long-hair - and I do fine with him.

My step-dad had a short hair black one - severe reaction to that one.

Mom's Babe was a medium, soft-haired stripe, minimal reaction with him.
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Old 08-20-2010, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by dotcomdtcm
Stay tuned... daughter is doing research too!
These are beautiful.
http://siberianbeauty.us/home.html
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Old 08-20-2010, 07:34 PM
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There are two breeds purported to have lower Fel-Dh1. This does not make them "hypoallergenic" but less allergenic. They would still need regular grooming and your daughter should stay away from the saliva and urine as well. That means no lessons on responsibility via the catbox. Lucky girl. :0)

Make sure you have a Plan B for the animal should the experiment fail. Good luck. Kittehs are awesome.
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Old 08-20-2010, 08:17 PM
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I have two cats (down from 5) and I can cuddle and love on them all day long. Monty even sleeps with us sometimes. No problems whatsoever. My girlfriend has cats that drive me crazy with allergies. When I'm around them any length of time, I am a sneezing -wheezing mess. So it does depend on the cat. Good luck finding one that works for your household.
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