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From what I understand, from my allergist, it's not the cat fur that causes the allergic reaction, but the cat saliva, as well as skin cells it sheds, just like we do, but theirs is called dander Whether your cat is shaved or not, it will still groom itself by licking, thus exposing anyone who touches it to the saliva. It has something to do with proteins in the saliva (whatever that means!), and an allergic person reacts to the proteins. As far as the dander is concerned, it's very fine and floats in the air, so it is easily spread. the allergic person breathes it in and has a reaction. Another thing to mention is a shaved cat looks downright strange. We had ours shaved, at the cat groomer, because she has long hair which is prone to mats, so we thought it best to have the shave done. When she came home, our cat wasn't happy for several days, she hid under furniture and inside anywhere she could. We thought she knew she looked wierd and was embarrassed, who knows! Marty V.
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Can cats have Allergies?
Yes, your cat can have Allergies.
Do people with cat allergies have allergies with ocelots?
Not if they're Cali
Where can I find more information about cat food allergies?
You can find out about cat food allergies from your local veternarian. A website that discusses about cat food allergies you may want to consider looking at is http://www.littlebigcat.com/health/food-allergies-in-cats/ .
Is the hair of Persian cat unhealthy or bad for human?
It is the dander of a cat that can cause allergies in humans. The hair of a Persian cat can cause allergies.
How do you clean house to prevent cat allergies after cats were in the house.?
Vacuuming and spraying with a antiallergy spray with prevent cat allergies.
Is there a pill to stop cat allergies?
They totally have pills for cat allergies, just ask yo doc for some prescriptions!
My cat seems to have allergies to garlic. Do cats really have allergies?
Garlic is actually toxic to cats, so which is most likely why your cat is having bad reactions to it. As for general allergies, they certainly can. I once had a cat with severe allergies. Cats can develop allergies to many things, although it is becoming increasingly common for a cat to develop allergies to corn and gluten often found in cheaper commercial food brands, and to household chemicals.
Is there a type of cat that doesnt set off your allergies?
A sphinx cat only has a layer of fuz that is very thin that won't set of your cat dandruff allergies.
How do you get rid of acne or raised spots on your genital area?
This is very likely a reaction to shaving. Changing to a milder shaving soap, a better shaving system and thourough rinsing before and after will reduce this reaction. A skin conditioner applied after shaving will also help. Shaving in the direction of the hair not against it will reduce the damage to the surrounding skin.
Who is patron saint of cat allergies?
There is no patron saint of allergies of any kind.
Can you get over cat allergies?
yes
Why does your cat pull out his fur?
a cat pulls out its fur because it has something irrtating it. your cat could have allergies we had a cat at my job who had allergies and would pull out her fur because it was itchy
