Allergies World

Cat Allergies are very common and occur in up to 25 per cent of people with allergies. The major cat allergen called Fel d1 is found in the cat saliva and in the dander from the skin. Cat Allergies are much more common than dog allergies.

The Fel d1 allergen is produced in the salivary glands and the sebaceous glands of the skin, and since cats are fastidious groomers, they deposit the allergen on the fur while licking themselves. So although some cats produce less allergens than others, there is no such thing as a non allergic breed.

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The cat allergens are produced in large amounts especially by un neutered male cats. These allergens are air borne and sticky, and so are carried about on the clothing of cat owners and deposited everywhere. Cat dander particles are very small in size, and are inhaled into the respiratory system. Thus cat dander is often a cause of allergic asthma. Up to 40 per cent of asthmatics are sensitive to cats. Cat allergens are therefore found everywhere, although they will be found in higher concentrations in places where cats live.

What can be done to help those with a Cat Allergy?

The best way to avoid Cat Allergies is to stay away from cats and areas where they have been.

Daily grooming of the cat can help remove dander and loose hair. The cat can be rinsed weekly with plain water. This helps to remove surface allergens, and reduces the future amounts of allergens produced. Simply pouring warm water over the cat is sufficient. You may need to condition your cat slowly to this treatment. It is also very important to keep the cat free from fleas and mites, as these cause scratching which makes more dander.

Try to restrict the cat to just a few rooms, and install HEPA filters, they can reduce the levels of airborne cat allergens by about 50 per cent, reducing chance of cat allergies considerably.

Wooden or vinyl floors are best in these rooms. Walls, bench surfaces etc. can be wiped down or mopped to remove dander which has stuck there.

Keep the cat out of the bedrooms. No exceptions. Mattresses and pillows should have allergen impermeable covers, even if the cat is not allowed in the bedroom areas.

Wash your hands, and change clothing after playing with the cat.

Non sedating antihistamines can be useful when visiting friends with cats. Desensitisation to cats by immunotherapy can show long term benefits.

A new approach to management of cat allergies is:

Training Your Cat

When we think of training domestic animals, it is not normally cats we first think of. However more and more people are finding that both they, and their cat, are enjoying this training in basic obedience and tricks. If you are interested in finding out more, just register your email address, or click on this banner.

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