i would like to get a cat but i have on problem my dad (who i live with) is "allergic" he thinks any way. so i would have to have a cat that is not that bad with people who are allergic to cats. is there any breed that would be a good idea? or what about a pound kitty?
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2007-02-21 01:52:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
It's not the cat's fur that causes allergic reactions in people, so even a hairless Rex wouldn't work. It's the dander and/or saliva, which, when dry, is lighter than air. The particles are so light and fine that they float and can be carried to any room in the house through heating and air conditioning vents. Kitty's are known for fastidious grooming so there's really nothing you can do about the dander.
Unless your dad is willing to put up with the discomfort of allergies or take an allergy pill or shot, you probably shouldn't get a cat.
Also, there's always the possibility that it may be kitty litter he's allergic to. I wish I had better news for you. Sorry.
2007-02-21 02:06:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's always good to rescue a cat from the pound. There are too many unwanted cats. As for allergies, I would get one with as short a hair as possible, you don't want a long haird kitty.
2007-02-21 09:56:37 · answer #2 · answered by kg22 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ragdolls are great because they don't make people with allergies as sick.
We have one and he's really cool...and he sheds less than the two shorthairs we have.
Read up on Ragdoll cats...to us, there's really no better kitty than one of those.
2007-02-21 09:56:07 · answer #3 · answered by Chick-A- Deedle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have two Ragdoll cats they are wonderful. You may want to look into that breed. Here is a link for you.. good luck.
http://rfwclub.org/index.htm
2007-02-21 10:00:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Siamese...they dont have some certain kind of fur that other breeds do so they dont set off allergic reactions.I can attest to this as I am allergic to cats bt not to my siamese.....
2007-02-21 09:56:03 · answer #5 · answered by Jenny T 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well my dad is allergic and we have a black cat I would get a black cat that is calm
2007-02-21 09:59:59 · answer #6 · answered by crazyeyedkohler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't go with a domestic short hair, I have 2 of them, and they shed like crazy!
2007-02-21 09:58:23 · answer #7 · answered by Sakaki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, I don't think there are really any low allergy cats.
2007-02-21 09:57:22 · answer #8 · answered by erinn83bis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get one of those Hairless egyptian cat's
2007-02-21 09:56:28 · answer #9 · answered by Me 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A cat is a cat is a pussy is a cat
2007-02-21 09:54:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋