Is it true that cats fur gives allergic reaction such as asthma?

Philippines
May 31, 2007 3:31am CST
I don't know if its really true.. My parents would always reminds me about the fur that it would give allergic reaction such as asthma.. Cats are not the only animals that has fur.. Why blame cats? lol.. i also do have a cat, and I do like cats..^_^ What do you think about this?
4 responses
SarahPT
@SarahPT (136)
• United States
31 May 07
It's s myth that cat fur causes allergies. Cat dander on their skin causes allergies. Most people believe it's the fur, but it's not. You can ask your vet about it.
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bluewishes
@bluewishes (143)
• Philippines
1 Jun 07
oh.. that's interesting.. thanks! ^_^
scarlet_woman
@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
31 May 07
not all asthmatics react to cats-i had 6 when i was younger,they never bothered me. i was told it was the natural skin flakes,not the fur that trigger people.all you have to do is bathe them regularly if so (or have a groomer do it) i don't know why people blame cats in general either.it's weird.
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bluewishes
@bluewishes (143)
• Philippines
1 Jun 07
yeah it's kinda weird that everyone is blaming the cats.. lol.. I do have a cat,he really hates it when we bathe him,he would scratch your hands too and "meow" every loud.. lol.. It's really nice to have a cat though they steal foods in our table.. lol..
margieanneart
@margieanneart (26423)
• United States
1 Jun 07
It's the dander that causes alergies and makes asthmatics worse. I am allergic to my two, and my eyes swell and itch.
lisagayle
@lisagayle (393)
• United States
1 Jun 07
Animals do not cause Asthma, however people can be allercic to diffrent kinds of animals, and bugs. These allergies can lead to an Asthma attack if the Asthma is not well controlled.