Information on Hypo-Allergenic Fur

How is it that the Siberian is hypo-allergenic?

Scientists have named one of the proteins in the feline saliva, FEL D-1. When the cat cleans itself, the protein then dries on the fur leaving dander. The dander particles are small and air filters cannot remove them from the air. The Siberian is practically void of the FEL D1 protein, therefore little or no dander. However if the allergic party suffers from the IgE late trigger' antibody reaction, their chances of compatibility of owning a Siberian are lowered.

Are studies being done on the hypo-allergenic fur?

Some testing has been done on this wonderful anomaly. These studies have show that the dander load differs with each cat and that the Siberian has been show to have a much lower allergy level. At Kravchenko we have engaged in hundreds of sales to people with cat allergies over a 26 year period. I already know what you must find out, that most people with cat allergies can in fact have a Siberian.

How was the hypo-allergenic fur discovered?

In 1995, I made the acquaintance of Gregg Neill, a gentleman who was working on marketing a biodegradable litter from citrus rinds. I asked him if I could try a sample. He said yes, and along with his fiancee', Debbie brought some product to my home. I became aware of his product because I read an article in a trade paper. He mentioned in the article that he didn't have a cat because his fiancee was severely allergic. Once at the house, Debbie remarked that she was not having an allergy attack. I thought it was because she was standing near an air purifier. On her second trip to my house, she remarked again about her lack of reaction. I thought she was standing too close to an open door. I was skeptical. After her third visit, Debbie insisted that there was something uniquely different about the Siberians. Again I wouldn't believe her and she remarked rather vehemently, " Look Lynda, I know my allergies!" I agreed to test her "scientifically". I placed her in a room with more than twenty Siberian adults and told her to pet the cats and then rub her eyes. After about 30 minutes, she left. I had envisioned itchy, watery eyes that had swollen shut. I telephoned several days later to check the results. She was fine. I asked her if she wanted a Siberian, though I already knew the answer. She was so delighted, and began her ownership of the wonderful Siberian cat in February 1996.