Allergies to cats and ways to avoid them
Many people believe that cat hair is the cause of allergies, but this information is totally wrong.It is not hair, but it is a type of proteins produced by the cat, whether from the pores of her skin or saliva, proteins that help to reduce inflammation and keep the cat clean and shine and righteousness.
These proteins are so precise that they travel with the air and stay in it for long periods. They are also attached to personal belongings, curtains and carpets.
Scientists have called this protein D-1
Allergens are small particles of foreign substances such as cat dander, pollen, dust atoms and enzymes from dust mite droppings. Most people are allergic to several substances, not one.
Allergen on cat dander?
In fact, they are substances secreted by the skin of the cat and contain oils called (sebum), which is secreted by the fatty cats of cats and help keep the coat and skin of cats in good condition, these particles become airborne and enter the respiratory tract.
What are the symptoms of allergies?
Symptoms vary depending on the strength of sensitivity in the human body and some symptoms:
asthma
Hay fever – sneezing is the most common and is accompanied by runny nose
Sensitivity to the eye due to direct or indirect contact.
Itchy skin
conjunctivitis
Are there allergenic cats?
The majority of cat breeders believe that there are several strains that have fewer effects for those with allergies
Devon Rex
Rex Corniche
Siberian cat
In fact, these cats, like other cats, sort D-1, but to a lesser extent, according to statistics, breeders of these breeds do not suffer from allergies.
Also the Siberian cat, although it is long hair but the rate of excretion of the material is less, so we always advise those suffering from allergies deal only with these strains.
Note: Some cats have a normal secretion, but the nature of home ventilation helps to get rid of this substance.
We recommend that you always visit your cat before adopting it and deal with it directly to see if you have allergy symptoms. Dealing with your cat for half an hour is enough to know if your body accepts it or not.
How to reduce the spread of allergies at home?
There are several steps to help: cats sterilization, sterilization contributes significantly to reduce the secretion of mating odors
Which also contain these factors.
Wash your cat regularly with lukewarm water to remove particles and proteins from his body and coat. Consult your doctor for any medications that will help clean your cat further during bathing.
Make sure your cat’s dander is clean of fleas, which contribute significantly to making it scratch itself and scattering its hair and proteins.
Preventing the cat from entering places such as the bedrooms of parents and children will keep you away from this protein
Ventilation of the house between periods contributes to the renewal of air and expulsion of air filled with particles
