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ALLERGIES & SIBERIANS

Siberian cats are said to be hypoallergenic. Many people who experience allergy symptoms when exposed to cats, do not demonstrate these allergic reactions in the presence of Siberian cats. This can be attributed to lower Fel d1 protein levels in Siberian cats. Additional information regarding Fel d1 levels in Siberian cats can be found at KittenTesting.com and siberianresearch.com



The following chart is copyrighted, and listed courtesy of KittenTesting.com

 

 

If your reaction is:

You will need a kitten that is:



Hives, swelling, severe sneezing,​

Breathing difficulties

Extremely Low (0.08 - 1.0 mcg)​

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Itchy skin, light sneezing, severe​

runny nose, asthma​

Very Low (1.0 - 1.75 mcg)

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Runny nose, severe eye irritation, coughing​

Low (1.75 - 2.5 mcg)​

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Mild eye irritation & stuffy nose ​

Medium Low (2.5 - 3.5 mcg)​

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Not recommended for home with allergies​

Mild to Normal (3.5 - 16 mcg)

Siberian cats

​are little treasures

 

(or not so little
 as the case may be)

 

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