Gå efter det sind, du gerne vil bo sammen med - det er IKKE mængden af hverken dækhår eller underuld, der afgør sagen - det er og bliver mængden af især et bestemt protein i spyttet - forklaring fra Cornell nedenfor, og de må forventes at vide, hvad de snakker om 
VH
Susanne
[FONT=arial]An allergic reaction is caused by the body’s overreaction of the immune system to a foreign protein (an allergen) that is either inhaled, eaten, touched, or injected. Such a reaction results in the production and/or release of compounds that cause inflammation, which is characterized by redness, swelling, itchiness, and pain. Signs of allergies include a runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and a scratchy throat. In rare cases, allergies can trigger potentially life-threatening asthma attacks in extremely sensitive individuals.[/FONT]
[FONT=arial]Cat allergies are very common in the U.S. They are, in fact, the most common pet allergy, with up to 15% of people suffering from this condition. Contrary to popular belief, allergic individuals do not react to a cat’s fur purr se. Rather, they react to one or more of a number of proteins that are secreted in a cat’s saliva and/or their oily skin secretions. The most common culprit is a protein called Fel d 1, which is secreted in cat saliva and by cat skin oil (sebaceous) glands. So you see, the length of a cat’s hair is not really a major factor in determining whether people suffering from cat allergies will react. Rather, it is the amount of Fel d 1 that a cat produces.[/FONT]
[FONT=arial]The amount of Fel d 1 that a cat produces may be affected by a number of things, including gender (male cats produce more) and reproductive status (intact males produce more than neutered cats). As far as we know, hair length is not related to the amount of Fel d 1 allergen that a cat produces, and it is therefore impossible to predict whether a cat will induce an allergic response in sensitive individuals based upon hair length alone. It is interesting to note, though, that some cat breeds produce less Fel d 1 than other breeds, making them less likely to cause an allergic reaction in those suffering from cat allergies. While these breeds may be more tolerable to those suffering from cat allergies, there are no known cat breeds that do not produce Fel d 1, making all breeds a potential source of reaction in people with cat allergies.[/FONT]
[FONT=arial]There are also a number of other factors that may affect whether a sensitized individual will react to cats in a specific circumstance. Proximity to cats, the cleanliness of the environment, air purification, and how recently a cat has been brushed can affect the likelihood that a cat will cause an allergy. In terms of things that can be done to minimize the likelihood of an allergic reaction, the easiest is for those with allergies to avoid direct contact with cats. Frequent bathing and brushing of cats minimizes the amount of allergens in their environment, and regular washing of bedding and toys does as well, so these precautions can be helpful. Finally, air purification is another means of decreasing the likelihood of allergic reactions in those suffering from allergies to cats.[/FONT]
[FONT=arial]So, while I’m very glad to hear this, its hard to know for sure why some people with cat allergies don’t have problems at your house. It might be a combination of the fact that your kitties don’t produce much Fel d 1 and that you are very clean! In any event, I hope this information is helpful…[/FONT]
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og jeg vil lige tilføje at jeg ville elske at kunne få 2 katte så de har hinanden, men det er nok sikrest at starte med 1.