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Do Himalayan cats cause allergy?

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Balinese: Often referred to as the “long-haired Siamese,” the Balinese looks like an unlikely candidate for a hypoallergenic cat. But it is one of the few breeds that produces less of the Fel D1 protein than other cats, thus causing fewer allergic reactions in allergy sufferers. read more

Himalayan cats can cause an ALLERGIC RESPONSE, but not an allergy. The allergy would already be latent. Most cat's hair cross section is round, and thus can easily trigger a latent allergic response to their dander and shed hairs. Himalayans tend to shed more hairs, and thus can trigger an allergic response easier than a shorter haired cat. read more

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, up to 30 percent of allergy sufferers are allergic to cats and dogs and a great many beliefs surround Himalayan cats and allergies. As Himalayans are longhaired, some people think they will be somehow less predisposed to cause allergy. read more

Cats do produce pet dander, a common allergen, but the culprit for the estimated 10 percent of the population who are allergic to cats may be a protein, Fel d 1, that is present in cat saliva. Technically, there are no 100 percent hypoallergenic domestic cats or cats that are completely non-allergenic. read more

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