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  2. Allergy to cats - Wikipedia

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    Fel d 1 is the most prominent cat allergen, accounting for 96% of human cat allergies. [4] The remaining cat allergens are Fel d 2–8, [5] with Fel d 4, a major urinary protein found in the saliva of cats, [6] occurring the most in humans among the other seven allergens. All cats produce Fel d 1, including hypoallergenic cats.

  3. 8 Hypoallergenic Cats for People with Allergies - AOL

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    If you love cats but can’t stop sneezing when you’re around them, don’t despair! These breeds may be the answer to your problems. The post 8 Hypoallergenic Cats for People with Allergies ...

  4. 27 cat breeds that won't make your eyes itch - AOL

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    However, for cat lovers who experience these symptoms -- there's a solution. Certain kitty breeds produce less of this particular protein, which can nix some of those irritating side effects that ...

  5. Hypoallergenic - Wikipedia

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    The proteins that cause allergies (mainly Fel d 1 in cats and Can f 1 in dogs) are found not only in the animals' fur or hair but also in saliva, urine, mucus, and hair roots and in the dander sloughed from the animals' skin. Thus, the widespread idea that "hypoallergenic pets" are those that have less hair or shed less is a myth.

  6. Hypoallergenic dog breed - Wikipedia

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    A hypoallergenic dog breed is a dog breed (or crossbreed) that is purportedly more compatible with allergic people than are other breeds. However, prominent allergen researchers have determined that there is no basis to the claims that certain breeds are hypoallergenic [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] and, while allergen levels vary among individual dogs, the ...

  7. 15 Common Foods That Are Toxic to Cats - AOL

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    If you’re unsure whether your cat needs a medical evaluation, try calling the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) or the Pet Poison Hotline (855-764-7661).

  8. Fel d 1 - Wikipedia

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    Among cats, Fel d 1 is produced largely in their saliva and by the sebaceous glands located in their skin. It is the primary allergen present on cats and kittens. [1] [4] The function of the protein for cats is unknown, but it causes an IgG or IgE reaction in sensitive humans (either as an allergic or asthmatic response).

  9. Cypermethrin - Wikipedia

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    Cypermethrin is very toxic to cats which cannot tolerate the therapeutic doses for dogs. [6] This is associated with UGT1A6 deficiency in cats, the enzyme responsible for metabolizing cypermethrin. As a consequence, cypermethrin remains much longer in the cat's organs than in dogs or other mammals and can be fatal in large doses.