I'm allergic to cats can anyone tell me where i can get one for real cheap
2006-09-08 14:27:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Although hairless cats are better for people with allergies, they still cause them.
The allergies are caused by dander which is flakes of skin. The reason why you are more allergic to cats with hair is becuase their hair traps the dander. The hairless cats still have dander but no hair to hold it in.
Anyway, you cannot find this breed for cheap. They have a lot of upkeep to take care of their skin compared to fur. Their skin is very sensitive. Good luck.
2006-09-08 14:41:19 · answer #1 · answered by sour_apple 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its not the fur, it's the oils on their skin. And when they have fur, those oils are on the fur. Imagine that loL!
Any proper hairless is expensive. Any purebred cat is expensive. But most importantly, if you're looking for cheap, get a hampster. Cats need $, lots of it, and if your starting cheap.. might as well go cheap. ( hampster mention )
2006-09-09 03:06:46 · answer #2 · answered by dreamkillerkitten 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to tell you this, but if you're allergic to cats, you'll be allergic to hairless cats, too. This is because the allergen that bothers people is the cat's dander, not their hair. And hairless cats still have dander.
2006-09-08 21:53:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They take a lot of care and attention, and more than usual vet bills to keep them healthy. If you can't afford to buy one, you can't afford to raise one.
Did you know that it is usually cat dander that people are allergic to. (Which is pieces of skin.) A hairless cat will not help you with allergies.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2087-2210112,00.html
The above article talks about a truly hypoallergenic cat developed in the U.S.
2006-09-08 21:45:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you cannot afford to pay a fair price for this animal then you will never be able to afford to care for this animal.
These cats are rare and a rescue that has one is still going to charge you for it, unless they're not a reputable rescue.
Animals that are high in demand most often have higher adoption fees and you will probably be 750th on their waiting list.
There are a total of 6 on petfinder.com.
2006-09-08 21:33:24 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hee hee, my grandmother just got one...hes so dang ugly that hes cute! But we are in Ohio, not much help to you Im sure.
2006-09-08 21:28:44 · answer #6 · answered by MANDEE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i found a hairless sphynx kitten for $3.00 at petco and petsmart
2006-09-08 21:37:01 · answer #7 · answered by GlamaShorti 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
petfinder.com
2006-09-08 21:27:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋