The Myth of the Hypoallergenic Cat

No cat is guaranteed to leave you allergy-free. But you can tamp down on symptoms.

0

You see an ad for Siberian forest kittens that promises they are hypoallergenic. You then make a mental note to yourself about your next cat, since the one you have makes your eyes water and your throat scratchy. But that breed can bring out your allergy, too. What gives?

To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in

Subscribe to Tufts Catnip

Get the next year of TUFTS CATNIP for just $20. And access all of our online content - over 1,000 articles - free of charge.
Subscribe today and save 44%. It's like getting 5 months FREE!
Already Subscribed?
Click Here to Sign In | Forgot your password? | Activate Web Access