| There are millions of allergy sufferers in the world | | | | process of developing a hypoallergenic cat breed. |
| today, many of whom just happen to be cat lovers. | | | | Obviously, for the true cat lover, news like this could |
| Sadly, most of the percentage of that population has | | | | be the answer to a dream for them if they have not |
| lived their entire lives without having the | | | | been able to have a pet cat due to allergies. It offers |
| companionship of a beautiful and loving cat. However, | | | | them the chance to actually own and cuddle that |
| the introduction of hypoallergenic cats may have | | | | long elusive cat. This is definitely the biggest |
| changed all of that. | | | | advantage of owning a hypoallergenic cat. You would |
| A hypoallergenic cat is one that is not as likely to | | | | finally have your very own kitty, and not have to |
| cause an allergic reaction in humans who were | | | | worry about it kicking up any of your allergy |
| previously allergic to cats. Although there is no | | | | symptoms. |
| scientific proof, the Siberian and Russian Blue cat | | | | However, the cat breeds that are believed to be |
| breeds are said to be naturally hypoallergenic. Other | | | | hypoallergenic are also quite an expensive investment. |
| cat breeds like the Sphynx, LaPerm, Cornish Rex, and | | | | They run from $300 on the low end to $2000 on the |
| Devon Rex don’t have some of the normal | | | | high end for one of these special kittens. You would |
| layers of cat fur possessed by more common | | | | need to make very sure that you can afford the |
| breeds. These breeds can sometimes be tolerated by | | | | cost of buying and caring for a kitten like this. |
| people with only mild allergies to cats. However, the | | | | Another thing to consider is making completely sure |
| most common allergy is to the cat’s saliva rather | | | | that you are going to respond well to the |
| than the fur, so for those people, even a hairless cat | | | | hypoallergenic kitten of your choice. It would be not |
| breed may not be the answer. | | | | only quite a waste of money, but heartbreaking as |
| The Allerca Company announced in 2006 that they | | | | well, to buy your precious kitten only to find out |
| have been successful in breeding a line of | | | | afterward that your allergies are going to be irritated |
| hypoallergenic cats. Although there have been no | | | | by it. Your doctor may be able to help you in testing |
| studies reviewed on this claim, many people are | | | | this before you get too excited. If everything works |
| already placing orders for hypoallergenic kittens. Felix | | | | out your way, then owning a hypoallergenic cat could |
| Pets is another company who claims to be in the | | | | be the answer for you. |