2006-10-01 01:28:07 · 34 answers · asked by 0109lindy 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
You can now actually buy "hypoallergenic cats" which have been recessively bred so those allergic to them can have them. However, you'll need a few grand spare to buy one...
2006-10-01 01:30:44 · answer #1 · answered by nert 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Try the Rex cats, the ones with curly fur, they don't shed. Devon and Cornwall are the 2 recognized Rex breeds. In Germany there is a similar breed called the Pudel.
There is also a hairless cat called the Sphinx which was a spontaneous mutation which ocurred in Canada, but this breed is new and therefore rare and expensive...and the poor cats look pretty awful without their fur!
2006-10-01 01:38:40 · answer #2 · answered by anna 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What most people are allergic to in cats is either the dander or the guardhairs. You need to investigate the either of the Rex Cornish or Devon or if you can stand the look of them the Spynx cat which it does not have fur as recognised by people do have a down to their coat the feels like suede - I would approach any Rex or Sphyx breeder and explain your problem and ask if they could meet their cats to see if your allergies kick in when handling them - to find breeder check out the TICA website uk version www.tica-uk.org.uk, the Fife website www.felisbrittanica.co.uk or the gccf website www.gccf.co.uk (hope I got them right) for a breeder near you or look in Cat World magazine
2006-10-04 11:13:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends of what allergy is it you have.some people have an allergy to long haired cats and others short hair but the funny thing is it's not really the hair that your alergic to it's the dander.my boyfriend has this problem.i have 5 cats my self.the frist 2 cats i got,one was long haired and the other short.my boyfriend could not be around the long haired cat because of his allergies.about 2 years ago i took a cat in off the street and she was long haired but the thing is my boyfriend has no problems with her.the best thing for you to do is go to an animal shelter and in the shelter take one cat at a time in a different room,stay in there with the cat for 20 mins.you could get tests done at the doctor but it takes long,test resultes are not 100%,and it will cost an arm and a leg.so if you really want a cat try what i said.and just in case bring some tissue with you .
2006-10-01 02:05:26 · answer #4 · answered by veronica o 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible to be allergic to a specific breed(s) though most are generally allergic to all cats. While I dont think it is a proven thing, it is rumored that Sphynx are as close to being "hypo allergenic" as cats come. Best to visit a breeder and see how you do around their specific breed.
Note: Most cat allergies are not to the fur as much as they are to the dander (cat saliva..from grooming, that has dried and then flakes off) which is why many are bothered more by young kittens than adult cats, since mom is always grooming the babies.
2006-10-01 01:48:23 · answer #5 · answered by mousiebytes 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can have any cat you want if you're allergic, you just have to get the cat when it is no more than 10 weeks old. You will develop an immunity to your own cat and will not be allergic to it. Trust me, my husband is highly allergic (starts sneezing up a storm) whenever he walks into a house with cats... but at home, he can snuggle right into our 3 cats' fur and hold them and play with them and live with them, and he has yet to sneeze. This is 100% true and known. Many friends have tried it, and it works.
2006-10-01 01:37:53 · answer #6 · answered by nido_tr3s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do not imagine that's a good idea that you'll be able to own a cat once you've an hypersensitive reaction. there's a breed of hairless cat, that would want to correctly be a lot less likely to stimulate your hypersensitive reactions, yet no matter if that would want to charm to you or no longer i don't understand. If all else fails you would possibly want to continually get a toy cat to cuddle.
2016-12-04 02:24:34 · answer #7 · answered by finnen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hairless?
Don't get a cat if you're allergic--many people suddenly decide their allergy is too much and give it away. You should be ready to get allergy shots every week, take lots of medicine, keep VERY good hygiene around the house, etc. The allergy is not always to the fur. You could be allergic to the saliva, to scratches, etc. You can't get a clawless or salivaless cat.
Get a different pet! Remember to research a LOT before getting any pets.
2006-10-01 01:31:24 · answer #8 · answered by Sarah 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you would consider a dog , then the Poodle is the one for the people with allergies. They are very clean and are trimmed, so there is very little fur, Poodles do not shed hairs also the Poodle is a water Dog and likes many baths. This is in no way meant to be an insult to cat lovers .
2006-10-01 02:06:23 · answer #9 · answered by pooterilgatto 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on which breed you are more allergic to. I'm find around domestic breeds, but the long hairs & some pure breeds set my allergies off.
I suggest talking to a allergy specialist if you really want a cat.
2006-10-01 01:38:47 · answer #10 · answered by kel_be 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Recently they have come up with a breed of cat that that people are not allergic to. Ask the vet about them. I do not know just where they are and if there are enough of them to sell yet.
2006-10-01 01:37:51 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋