That is definitely a problem for people with "cat allergies". My daughter just encountered a similar problem when she went to get her nails done. The nail technician works from her home & there is a cat in the house & my daughter is very allergic to them. Fortunately, the cat just laid in the corner & the technician was very considerate & would have moved the cat upstairs (or wherever) but it ended up ok but that could have changed very quickly if the cat was a "roamer". Even though most of us don't face this situation it can be very problematic for some others & pet owners (especially, those who deal with the public) need to be very vigilent as this can be a serious health issue for some.