How much does a hypoallergenic cat cost?

Answer 1

I'm a vet at the L.A. Animal Shelter and Veterinary Clinic, I also have a friend who is severely allergic to cats.

With new inventions out like hypoallergenic cat shampoo, the Domestic breed of all lengths of hair, can be tolerated by people who are allergic to cats. When my coworker told me this, I was very skeptical because I knew that the allergic reaction is triggered by the Fel d 1 in the cats saliva, not the fur itself.

So, I begged my friend to come into work with me and hold a Domestic Long Haired cat that had just been treated with the shampoo. Not only was the cat's coat soft and shiny, my friend had no reaction to it what-so-ever. I couldn't believe my same friend who last Thanksgiving broke out in hives by just touching a cat (a Siberian at that), was now cuddling a furry feline.

Trust me from personal experience, don't waste your time searching for hours on end by a "hypoallergenic cat" and don't spend up to $1,200 on a purebred Siberian, the more common breeds (like the Domestic cat) can be hypoallergenic with the shampoo!

Answer 2

It depends on what dog breed you want. There isn't such a thing as a totally "hypoallergenic dog" but those that shed less are better for people who are allergic do dog dander. To better understand what hypoallergenic dogs are, you can view my most recent post, Are non shedding dogs hypoallergenic?

http://www.nonsheddingdogsblog.com/blog/are-non-shedding-dogs-hypoallergenic

Best of luck!

- Connie M.

Answer 3

The cost of a hypoallergenic cat can vary greatly depending on the breed and where you get it from. Generally, you can expect to pay several hundred dollars to over a thousand dollars for a hypoallergenic cat from a breeder. Rescue organizations may offer hypoallergenic cats for a lower adoption fee.