what kind of cat...?

Question

my dad is allergic but really want a cat. iwas thinking about a out door cat but i want it to be able to come indoors.
is there a breed of cats that are indoor/outdoor and if so what kind are they?
also do short hair cats have less oils than long haired cats?

Answer 1

its mostly the cat dander that people are allergic to if you keep it cleaned and brushed you should be able to have one and whatever you do please dont get one just to throw outdoors that isnt good there is too much that can happen to the poor cat outdoors

Answer 2

Any cat can be an indoor/outdoor cat, although I don't really recommend it due to the many dangers of outdoor cat living and it can decrease the health and length of a pet's life. But that's not the point here.

I have minor allergies that I've developed to my cats, and long hairs are definitely worse as they produce more dander and shed more, all of which aggrivate people who are allergic. There are some breeds (sorry, the name just left my mind) that they have out there anymore that have very little to no hair just for allergy suffers, though I doubt they're cheap so you would definitely want to keep them inside!

Answer 3

Any cat can be indoors or outdoors. It all depends on how you raise them.

They've actually bred a *hypoallergenic* cat (seriously) :) Of course, I think it's like a few thousand dollars for one cat, so maybe that's not the way to go.
It's not the oils on a cat's skin that causes allergic reactions, it's actually the dander. When a cat licks itself, some saliva stays behind on the fur. When it dries, it becomes dander and flakes off. This is what bothers everybody.
I'm not sure if there is a difference between long- and short-hair in that regard. :(

Answer 4

I recommend keeping cats indoors all the time unless you accompany them on a leash. Sphinx are the "hairless" ones, not truly hairless, they have fur that feels like velvet. They do not shed. The Rexes (Devon, Cornish and Stafford) also do not shed. It is the dander that generally causes allergies and for some reason, these cats have less/ But they are extremely expensive. A Sphinx will run around $5,000.00. The Rexes are a bit less expensive but I doubt you could find one for less than $750. Anyway, these are the ones considered to be hypoallergenic.

Answer 5

Most cats are outdoor/indoor cats given a chance. But if he or she is going to be an outdoor/indoor cat you can't have her or him declawed. For an outdoor cat I'd say get a Tabby or mixed breed cat with short hair. They shed less.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

There are hypoallergenic cats but they are extremely expensive. I am allergic and I just got a siamese. Siamese cats have very short hair and their breed has very little dander (which is what allergic people are allergic to). I have had very little reaction to my cat since we got him. Much less than my friends' cats.

Answer 8

hi i have a korat cat and her name is paprika and she is like a chartuex color : her breed comes in many colors from a beautiful blue gray to a shimering silvery color and very rarely are they tan. they are good house cats and good out doors. she is very loveable and her breed does very well with children!!!also her breed is very good at hunting, they will catch anything that moves such as mice or rats (if u have any hamsters watch out!!!!) they also are very good at catching animals underground, such as moles and gophers. she does not shed alot of fur like other cats she is a short hair. also her breed likes quiet places but if u lived in a city it would get used to the noise.
i think this is the best cat all around

Answer 9

Hi there...any cat can be an indoor/outdoor cat. However, there are many dangers you may already be aware of for cats who have an outdoor lifestyle.

I would like to share some supportive information we give to people who suffer from cat allergies as many are unaware that "all" cats regardless of breed or if long, short or no hair breed of cats can cause allergies. Any vet can confirm this fact.

Older books on cats and cat care usually blame the allergy on cat fur e.g. breathing in small particles of the fur itself. Some blame it specifically on the cat’s guard hairs (the long hairs within the cat’s coat) and may recommend keeping a breed which lacks these guard hairs e.g. Devon/Cornish Rex or the hairless Sphynx. Referring to these breeds as hypoallergenic or allergen-free is incorrect as It is not the hair which causes the allergic reaction.

The real culprit appears to be a glycoprotein, Fel d1 which is secreted by the sebaceous glands and 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.

When a cat grooms/washes itself, saliva is deposited on its fur (or skin in the case of hairless cats). The saliva dries into dust (dander or dandruff) which is released airborne when a cat scratches or moves and when humans stroke or brush a cat. Fel d1.

All cats groom themselves, even those which lack guard hairs or which lack hair altogether (e.g. Sphynx). The dust forms on all types of cat hair or directly on the cat’s skin if it lacks fur. Hairless Sphynx cats produce dandruff directly on their skin and though they produce less of it than furred cats, they can still produce enough to trigger an allergic reaction. An allergy occurs when the body over-reacts to a substance (allergen) and produces excessive amounts of histamine. Excessive histamine production leads to the irritating symptoms associated with cat-allergy - itchy eyes, sneezing, skin rash etc.

Although Fel d1 is the protein most often associated with allergies, humans are very variable and there will be some people who develop allergies to other feline proteins. Some people are unaffected by Siamese cats, but allergic to other cats and some people have reported whose cat alergy is only triggered by male cats (even if the cats are neutered).

Anyhow, please consider reading the following website literature to learn more about the Fel d1 protein and how it affects allergies in humans.

http://allergies.about.com/cs/cats/a/aa013100a.htm
http://www.allergysa.org/pet.htm#cat

Here's a video (located on the webpage on the right side) by a veterinarian about the allergen Fel d1 and how it affects cat allergy sufferers. It's an organization who is is selectively breeding cats without the Fel d1 protein to make available for sale for those who who suffer allergies but would like to own a cat: http://www.allerca.com/

People with mild allergies to cats can benefit from Benadryl, Allegra, Singulair, Clairitin, Zyrtec other similar antihistamines. One may work better than one another if you are willing to experiment to see which works best. If the allergy is more severe neither a cat born without the Fel D1 protein or the anti-histamines has been successful.

Answer 10

short haired cats do have less oil but they have 2 b brushed more often... for ur dad they have shampoos 4 cats that will cut down on the dander that goes in the air and in their fur... or u sould get a naked cat...LOL .... i would sugest when u get ur cat that you get it sheared regularly for the allergies...hope it works out