How to Avoid or Control Cat Allergies

Many people love cats, but can't have them, or suffer due to cat allergies. There are some things you can do to control allergy problems though, and knowing the triggers and what you can do to minimize exposure will be very helpful.

People think their allergic responses are from cat hair, but it's actually Cat Dander that people are reacting to. This Cat Dander results from a protein found in the saliva of cats. It becomes airborne and causes the allergic response. The hair of a cat can also collect pollen, dust and other allergens, but it's usually the dander that causes most of the trouble. The length of the cat's hair has no impact on allergies, so it doesn't matter if your cat is short hair or long hair.

You can help control cat allergies by using an air purifier which will remove the Cat Dander safely and effectively. It's important to know that dander can remain in a house for months after a cat has been removed, so simply giving the cat to a new home will not solve the problem, at least right away.