Saturday 17 June 2017

A Summary On Hypoallergenic Cat

By Steven Wright


Cats have been at the company of man since time in memorial. They mostly provide companionship and eat rats, which may be destructive. However, there are some people, who cannot withstand the sight of them, because they develop medical conditions. This includes sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and skin swelling, which are minor allergic reactions. Major ones such as asthma attacks are possible if the minor conditions persists. However, some have been discovered to have little or no allergic reactions and are called hypoallergenic cat.

These allergic reactions are mainly attributed to a protein component called felius domesticus allergen 1 found under the tongue. It is carried on the saliva and deposited on the fur and dries to form flakes. The flakes may break and fall on the sofa, carpet, and air where they come into contact with the body or are inhaled. The amount level of effect is reliant on various factors, which all cat owners should carefully consider.

In controlling the factors in order to avoid the aftermath if the allergies, there is need to evaluate the immune system. It is the part of the body that protects it from pathogens, which aim at causing harm. The level of it varies from one person to another. A sensitive cat owner to allergies should try to increase his immunity by using medicine to a level that it can protect him from the pathogen.

Observing cleanliness has been found to play a role. Both the pet and house have to be clean regularly to reduce the amount of flakes deposited. If not, then it would accumulate; hence, increasing chances of an allergic reaction. You need to wash all the clothes or places that the cat has come in contact with and purify the air to improve the quality of air.

If you are aware of your sensitive situation, then try as much as possible to limit the time spent with the pet. Doing contrary of this, the allergens in your body can increase; hence, high chances of getting a reaction. In addition, the cat should be prevented from certain places such as the bedroom and especially the bed in order to reduce the risks.

Cat dander is fur old that comes off. It is a common phenomenon that gives rise to new fur and happens to all warm blooded animals except in some. Some cats naturally have more fur; therefore, they shed more fur. Hence, more of the fel d1 falls to the carpet, sofas, and any other place in the house that you use. Thus, if you are sensitive to such, try to have a pet, which sheds less fur so that allergies are less likely to occur.

The genetic components of a particular cat affect the reaction. It is possible to find a cat that produces less amount of saliva and also lesser of the fel d1 protein. This simply means that the allergens will be secreted, but at small quantities; thus, little reaction. However, if the proteins find a direct entry into the bloodstream, then slight allergies may be experienced.

It should be noted that researchers have not yet fully understood why some cats have lesser allergic effects and further investigation is still underway. The Siberian, Devon Rex, and Cornise cats are some of which can be handled without experiencing an allergic reactions.




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