Comments on: If get a Persian Cat, will I still have cat allergies even if I am allergic to cats? http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/if-get-a-persian-cat-will-i-still-have-cat-allergies-even-if-i-am-allergic-to-cats/ A Feline Health Guide Blog Mon, 21 May 2012 21:02:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Happy Mew Year! http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/if-get-a-persian-cat-will-i-still-have-cat-allergies-even-if-i-am-allergic-to-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-5331 Happy Mew Year! Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:15:46 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/if-get-a-persian-cat-will-i-still-have-cat-allergies-even-if-i-am-allergic-to-cats/#comment-5331 Where did you hear that about the Persian? Because it's not the least bit true. They're no more hypoallergenic than any other breed - or cat of no particular breed. Siberian breeders CLAIM their cats are less allergenic than other breeds but this hasn't been proven. Siberians START at about $1,000. Are you ready to pay that for a cat that you still might react to? The Persian is a LOT of work. Are you really dedicated enough to comb a cat's coat at least EVERY OTHER DAY ALL YEAR LONG? If not, their coats mat. Because they're so high maintenance they're sadly one of the breeds most often dumped at shelters. Wonderful, sweet, loving, friendly cats but a LOT of work. I have one that I adopted when he was 2 1/2 years old. Have you tried allergy meds? I'm allergic to one of my four cats and take Allegra D and I'm fine. edit: Nina - Persians should NEVER be brushed. Brushes do little to remove the loose hairs of the undercoat and can rip out and break topcoat hairs. They need to be COMBED. And they don't need weekly baths and don't need any more attention to their teeth than other breeds.<a href="http://www.namingmybaby.com/indian-baby-name.htm"> Happy Mew Year!</a> Where did you hear that about the Persian? Because it’s not the least bit true. They’re no more hypoallergenic than any other breed - or cat of no particular breed. Siberian breeders CLAIM their cats are less allergenic than other breeds but this hasn’t been proven. Siberians START at about $1,000. Are you ready to pay that for a cat that you still might react to?

The Persian is a LOT of work. Are you really dedicated enough to comb a cat’s coat at least EVERY OTHER DAY ALL YEAR LONG? If not, their coats mat. Because they’re so high maintenance they’re sadly one of the breeds most often dumped at shelters. Wonderful, sweet, loving, friendly cats but a LOT of work. I have one that I adopted when he was 2 1/2 years old.

Have you tried allergy meds? I’m allergic to one of my four cats and take Allegra D and I’m fine.

edit: Nina - Persians should NEVER be brushed. Brushes do little to remove the loose hairs of the undercoat and can rip out and break topcoat hairs. They need to be COMBED. And they don’t need weekly baths and don’t need any more attention to their teeth than other breeds. Happy Mew Year!

]]> By: Elaine M http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/if-get-a-persian-cat-will-i-still-have-cat-allergies-even-if-i-am-allergic-to-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-5330 Elaine M Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:25:14 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/if-get-a-persian-cat-will-i-still-have-cat-allergies-even-if-i-am-allergic-to-cats/#comment-5330 Allergies are caused by the cat's saliva, the allergens. Any cat will have you reacting if you have allergies to them. Unless you visit an allergy specialist and get the shots, or some of the new updates, I think you're fairly out of luck.<a href="http://www.resumeminers.com/Job-Interview.htm"> Elaine M</a> Allergies are caused by the cat’s saliva, the allergens. Any cat will have you reacting if you have allergies to them.

Unless you visit an allergy specialist and get the shots, or some of the new updates, I think you’re fairly out of luck. Elaine M

]]> By: llamab17 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/if-get-a-persian-cat-will-i-still-have-cat-allergies-even-if-i-am-allergic-to-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-5329 llamab17 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:59:10 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/if-get-a-persian-cat-will-i-still-have-cat-allergies-even-if-i-am-allergic-to-cats/#comment-5329 I have heard that it's only the black persians that are good if you have allergies. I don't know why this is, perhaps this could explain why some say persians are good for allergies, and others say they are bad. This is what my friend told me who has a black persian cat.<a href="http://www.batterybackupguide.com/blog/"> llamab17</a> I have heard that it’s only the black persians that are good if you have allergies. I don’t know why this is, perhaps this could explain why some say persians are good for allergies, and others say they are bad. This is what my friend told me who has a black persian cat. llamab17

]]> By: NinaMind http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/if-get-a-persian-cat-will-i-still-have-cat-allergies-even-if-i-am-allergic-to-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-5328 NinaMind Sat, 16 Jan 2010 04:42:56 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/if-get-a-persian-cat-will-i-still-have-cat-allergies-even-if-i-am-allergic-to-cats/#comment-5328 I don't know about allergies but I do know that Persians are a really high maintenance breed, requiring daily brushing and cleaning of their teeth and face and weekly baths (at least!). Is it possible that the frequent baths are what is helping your allergies? So, in theory, any cat bathed frequently will not cause you to have a reaction?<a href="http://www.medicalsupplyservices.com/liberty-medical-supply.htm"> NinaMind</a> I don’t know about allergies but I do know that Persians are a really high maintenance breed, requiring daily brushing and cleaning of their teeth and face and weekly baths (at least!). Is it possible that the frequent baths are what is helping your allergies? So, in theory, any cat bathed frequently will not cause you to have a reaction? NinaMind

]]> By: Arrogant Cat http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/if-get-a-persian-cat-will-i-still-have-cat-allergies-even-if-i-am-allergic-to-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-5327 Arrogant Cat Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:02:31 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/if-get-a-persian-cat-will-i-still-have-cat-allergies-even-if-i-am-allergic-to-cats/#comment-5327 It is the dander of cats that most people are allergic to, not the hair itself. This is why some people who are allergic to cats are still allergic to hairless breeds, like the Sphynx - which is often incorrectly assumed to be "allergen-free". You would do well to visit a breeder of Persians before getting one to decide if you're allergic or not. Good luck!<a href="http://www.promusicmall.com/modules-and-samplers-12873"> Arrogant Cat</a> It is the dander of cats that most people are allergic to, not the hair itself. This is why some people who are allergic to cats are still allergic to hairless breeds, like the Sphynx - which is often incorrectly assumed to be “allergen-free”.

You would do well to visit a breeder of Persians before getting one to decide if you’re allergic or not. Good luck! Arrogant Cat

]]> By: alihazelnut http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/if-get-a-persian-cat-will-i-still-have-cat-allergies-even-if-i-am-allergic-to-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-5326 alihazelnut Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:51:16 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/if-get-a-persian-cat-will-i-still-have-cat-allergies-even-if-i-am-allergic-to-cats/#comment-5326 I am extremely allergic to domestic short haired cats. For some reason the persian breed does not bother me!! I found this out years ago when I happened to be around a friends persian, I could'nt resist petting him. I am the very proud owner of a beautiful solid black persian....he is great!! I would test it out first before you get one. Try being around one of someone who owns one, or go to an animal shelter. You may be able to adopt!! That's how I got "Bear". Not too sure why this is....persians do have a different kind of fur though. Just make sure you brush daily, as they can get mats pretty easily and can get painful as they pull skin. Good luck!!!!!! :)<a href="http://www.teambuildingdirectory.com/team-building-workshop.htm"> alihazelnut</a> I am extremely allergic to domestic short haired cats. For some reason the persian breed does not bother me!! I found this out years ago when I happened to be around a friends persian, I could’nt resist petting him. I am the very proud owner of a beautiful solid black persian….he is great!! I would test it out first before you get one. Try being around one of someone who owns one, or go to an animal shelter. You may be able to adopt!! That’s how I got “Bear”. Not too sure why this is….persians do have a different kind of fur though. Just make sure you brush daily, as they can get mats pretty easily and can get painful as they pull skin. Good luck!!!!!! :) alihazelnut

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