Monday, June 19, 2017

The Understanding Of A Hypoallergenic Cat

By Steven Wright


A myth is a theoretical advancement that has not yet been proven. Research may still be underway or it could be something that has baffled scientists and they are yet to understand it. A hypoallergenic cat is a breed of cats believed to have slight or no effects to people, who have allergic reactions to such animals. Reactions include an itching feeling, nasal irritation, sneezing, and becoming asthmatic. Such conditions can be prevented, but before getting to that there is need to understand how the allergic reaction comes about.

Cats like to lick themselves in order to clean their fur and also to keep it moist. However, even the best of intention can bring great harm. The saliva contains a protein component that has been found out to cause these reactions to man, but are harmless to the cat. The component can get into the human body through a puncture wound by a claw of the cat, saliva when it comes in contact with the skin and inhaled to the respiratory tract once the saliva solidifies to form minute particles called flakes.

The difference between the affected and the others may be due to defensive mechanism of the body. It attacks any harmful components that enter the body and it varies within individuals. Thus, a person with a weak system will be vulnerable to the allergens and is highly probable to suffer from allergic reactions. The side effects and the mechanism can be treated with the use of medicine.

Observing cleanliness has been found to play a role. Both the pet and house have to be clean regularly to reduce the amount of flakes deposited. If not, then it would accumulate; hence, increasing chances of an allergic reaction. You need to wash all the clothes or places that the cat has come in contact with and purify the air to improve the quality of air.

How often you come in contact with the cat can influence the possibility of getting a reaction. If you get to spend more time with your pet, chances are high that the proteins will enter the body. They can enter through a wound, inhaling, and through skin from saliva. Try to minimize the occurrences of your pet touching sensitive and soft parts of skin that can allow entry of pathogens.

A person, who is more allergic, is advised to have a cat with less fur. It is not possible to prevent the pet from licking itself, since it is a function that enables it to moisten the fur and remove dirt. Since the fur holds the saliva and the protein component, then it will be logical to say that the more the fur, the more saliva contained; hence, more pathogens.

Apart from the above, inherited characteristics of a particular breed should be taken into account. Some cat breeds secrete less allergen that brings about allergies. Choosing such a pet puts you at reduced risk; thus, guarantee of your well-being. To avoid being swindled by traders, do extensive research before purchasing the pet since you will be capable of making an informed decision.

In conclusion, there have not been many discoveries on cats, and this makes it difficult to explain why and how certain behavioral traits came into existence, but with time research will change such.




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