​Defeat Cat Allergies!  Embrace Feline Love!!

Sensitivity to animals, especially cats, is one of the most common allergies.  Millions of North Americans suffer from cat allergies.  Symptoms include difficulty breathing, chronic sore throat, coughing, wheezing, itchy skin, red, itchy, watery eyes, nasal congestion, itchy nose, and sneezing.

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The Siberian provokes fewer allergic reactions than most cats and can be termed "hypoallergenic" (having a decreased tendency to provoke an allergic reaction).  The length of the cat's coat, colour, sex or the amount of fur does not affect the degree of response a sufferer will experience.  The major allergen of the domestic cat is the Fel D1 substance, produced in the sebaceous glands of the cat's skin and saliva.  Cats constantly groom themselves, spreading their saliva across their fur.  There, the saliva, including the Fel D1 dries.  Fel D1 is several times lighter than air and floats throughout the cat's environment, clinging onto draperies, furniture, etc.

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Generally, Siberians have significantly less Fel D1 than other breeds of cats. Approximately 80 - 85% of people can live comfortably with a Siberian. Unfortunately, there is no scientific test to determine who will react and who will not.

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The one thing that might help you understand if a Siberian will work for you and your allergies is to purchase an allergen kit from us.  The kit contains the fur from at least three adult Siberians.  By following the instructions for a week or so, most people can tell whether they will be comfortable living with a Siberian.

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