Do you find yourself conflicting when it comes to your love for cats and your allergy to them?

It’s probably one of the saddest situations that can occur to a cat lover, to want a purring pet but not being able to have it.

It’s not an uncommon condition when humans start sneezing, coughing, or showing other symptoms of cat allergies. However, have you considered the possibility that there might exist a few cats that can be the one for you? Despite your allergy?

This blog post is going to make you incredibly happy as we clear the concept of hypoallergenic cats, how they won’t trigger your allergies as well as list down such cats for you to adopt!

Stay hooked and enjoy!

How Can Hypoallergenic Cats Be The One for You?

This section of the blog is a brief overview of what hypoallergenic cats are and why they have those properties.

Cat allergies are pretty common and can be caused by several factors, called allergens. These may be catted hair or the hugely popular allergen dander.

But what only a few know, is that about 10℅ of the population that are allergic to cats are allergic to the proteins that cats secrete, Fel d1 protein and the Fel d4 protein.

While technically finding a 100% hypoallergenic cat is highly unlikely, there are cats which have anatomies that are favorable to keep these allergens away from their human partners, thereby making them the perfect choice for you!

The Safest Cats For You!

This section of the blog will provide you a guide to the perfect breed of cat for you.

We have categorized the various breeds based on the properties that make them hypoallergenic.

1. Cats with Minimal Fel d1 Protein Secretion:

The Russian Blue Cats which come in varying colors and a smooth coat are popular for producing very little Fel d1, making it one of the best hypoallergenic cat.

The Balinese Cats with characteristic sapphire blue eyes are attractive breeds that keeps you safe from allergies.

Siberian Cats that look regal in their long beautiful coat may make you think otherwise, but their skins surprisingly release very little allergens, making them eligible to be your pick.

Ocicat Breed Cats with their leopard like spotted coat are one of the most attractive and one of the least allergic protein producing cats.

2. Cats With Minimal Hair

Cats shed hair almost everywhere, and if you are sensitive or allergic to cat hair, then the following breeds of cats would be ideal for you. There’s a plus point in this; less hair means whatever amount of protein would be secreted, won’t get trapped in its fur and won’t bother you much!

Sphynx Cat is one of the unique looking cats, owing to its distinct hairless body. Isn’t it just the perfect choice for all you cat hair allergic people?

Cornish Rex Cats are another breed that is ideal as hypoallergenic because they have almost three times less fur than most cats. While most cats have three layers of coat, this breed has only the last layer of coat, making it softer and safer for you!

Devon Rex Cats have a similar coat to Cornish Rex; only, it’s even thinner. Which means this breed is safer!

Oriental Cats are cute looking, purring animals with very short hair on its coat and very little shedding. So you can have a great time with them without your allergic symptoms disturbing you.

Ready To Welcome, Your Friend?

If you’ve reached this far in this blog post, you’re most probably one of the ardent cat lovers and are whole heartedly looking for a companion that can suit you without making you sick.

Well, we’ve done matchmaking for you!

All you have to do is identify what kind of allergen triggers your sickness, find the safest hypoallergenic cat breed for you, and take care of yourself as well as your new friend!

If you have any other queries related to hypoallergenic cats or pets, feel free to ask us in the comments section!