does anyone know of an allergy free cat?

Question

my mom's allergic but i really want a cat. does anyone know if you can get a cat that won't give you allergies?

Answer 1

Nope. People that have cat allergies are actually reacting to a protein in the cat's saliva, that is transferred to the cat's fur during grooming, and into the air due to the natural shedding of skin cells. There are several breeds of cat that are "hairless", but they still groom themselves with their tongues, so it doesn't even matter.

You may want to try a different pet. Ferrets are much like cats in behavior, but don't seem to cause as many allergies in humans. Rabbits are also great pets- contrary to popular belief, they are easy to litter-train, and love to roam the house like a cat would, rather than being locked in an outdoor hutch.

Answer 2

Technically, there's no such thing as a dog or cat who won't cause allergies. Everyone's allergies are different. Your mom could be allergic to all cats, most cats, or just a few cats. Cat allergies can be limited to individuals or defined by breed.

Some people may say hairless cats won't cause allergies, but that's not true. Allergies to cats and dogs are caused by dander, not fur. ALL CATS AND DOGS HAVE DANDER.

Some people with allergies can live with the animals they're allergic to depending on the severity of their allergies and the steps that they take to keep their homes clean. Check the link below for tips.

Answer 3

There isn't any, sorry. It's not just the fur that makes people allergic. Depending on how severe her allergies are and how much work you are willing to keep house and cat clean, maybe hairless or shorthair and keeping them clean.

"A glycoprotein, Fel d 1, secreted by the sebaceous glands, is the major cat allergen. This allergen is found in the fur, pelt, saliva, serum, urine, mucous, salivary glands, and hair roots of the cat. The main sources of the allergen, however, are the skin and saliva."

Answer 4

Most people who are allergic to cats are allergic to the cats saliva not he hair itself. A hairless cat would cut down on the saliva getting around the house as the cat would not lick it's fur, but his saliva may travel around the house in other ways and still cause the allergy.

Answer 5

Most allergies to cats is caused by skin dander not hair. so you must find out which she is allergic too. then if its hair get a hairless if its dander then a long hair would be best because of less dander but bathing the animal once a week helps many.

Answer 6

A breed called the "sphynx" cat, is hairless, making it basically allergy-free for many people. Their looks take some getting used to, and they need to be bathed, but they are terrific cats! For more information, see:
http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/sphynx.html

Answer 7

I`m not sure of the name of the breed, but there is a hairless cat.... you could also try getting a short haired cat, and just bathe it and brush it everyday ( if shes not severely allergic ) that should keep the dander down somewhat. I know several people who are allergic, who keep cats in this way.

Answer 8

hairless cats of course...or maybe some allergy medicine?
i'm allergic to cats and dogs...but i don't let my allergies get in the way of my love for animals.

Answer 9

I remember reading something under one of science headings I have on "My Yahoo" about hypoallergenic cats. Below is a link to a National Geographic article on such. I hope this helps.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/06/060609-allergies-cats.html

Answer 10

I saw a really ugly hairless cat, but I can't remember the name of it and I think it was really expensive. Sorry.