Cats that don’t shed or shed very little can be perfect for people with allergies or those who don’t like the idea of cat hair clinging to their furniture and clothes. Although cats that rarely shed still produce the protein some people are allergic to, they may be easier to live ...
But that lack of hair doesn’t mean they don’t need to be groomed—for their skin to remain healthy and free of oil, they need regular maintenance. 6. Devon Rex Photo credit: iStock/insonnia With short, curly hair, the Devon Rex is another one of the best cats for allergies. Thi...
Treating Food Allergies or Intolerance Like humans and dogs, cats can develop food allergies. Symptoms include itching, rashes,vomiting, anddiarrhea. Common triggers are specific proteins (beef, chicken, eggs, pork, fish, and dairy products) or additives found in food. According to twostudies,[1...
most cats will love to snack on those (in tiny cat-sized pieces). While people love the sweet flavor of these melons, that’s not why cats are happy to munch on them. Cats don’t have receptors on their tongue for sweet tastes, so they can’t taste sweet flavors like we can. It...
Although no cats are truly hypoallergenic, the Persian cat may be more likely to trigger allergies than short-haired or hairless cats. This is because airborne cat hair and dander are usually the cause of irritation for people with cat allergies. The Persian cat has long hair that sheds often...
Honey can be used to help with a range of issues for humans: It’s thought that local, unpasteurized honey can soothe allergies Honey is rich in antioxidants Honey has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties It’s also thought that honey may help allergies in cats too, but currently...