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The Hypoallergenic Cat

March 26, 2018 Grace

Technically, there are no 100 percent hypoallergenic domestic cats. The following is a guideline which petMD recommends for people who want to adopt a feline due to allergies.

Be prepared to dish out $1,000 or more, and while I understand that this seems high, that is the price you have to pay if we want a cat that may trigger less of a reaction.

You options are limited:

Less Fel d 1 Protein

Remember it's not their fur you are allergic to, it's their saliva. Saliva that gets on their fur and what you react to. These breeds have less Fel d 1 protein.

  • Siberian
  • Balinese

Other Options

Less allergenic than other options:

  • Bengal
  • Burmese
  • Colorpoint Shorthair
  • Cornish Rex
  • Devon Rex
  • Javanese
  • Ocicat
  • Oriental Shorthair
  • Russian Blue
  • Siamese
  • Sphynx

If you do decide on a cat you will need to meet the parents, spend time at the cattery you intend to get a kitten from, and guage your reaction. Even with all of this, it will be hard to estimate how you will react once you have a cat in your home.