Do air purifiers help with cat allergies?
Before you start reading, please DO NOT tell me what is causing my cat allergies, I already know! And do not suggest a hairless cat! I want a ragdoll cat, however I am aware that they are a fluffy breed. I have considered getting an air purifier and keeping the cat in a certain area of the house. How much do air purifiers help with cat allergies and what are your experiences with them? I really want a cat, I love these animals! Should I consider getting a shorter haired cat however, like a Bengal?
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It is not the fur that is usually the problem. It is the dander, which is dried saliva and skin cells. Cats secrete a protein in their saliva that is the usual culprit.
Normally, sleeping in a bedroom where the cat has not been permitted in, along with a HEPA fan air purifier solves most of the issues.
Check out the link I have provided, which provides stories of how people have coped with being allergic to their pet.
Go and check out several breeds, different people seem to be sensitive to different cats so there is no best breed for allergies. In general from my years of experience with cats and family and friends with allergies the only cat breed I would stay away from is Siamese. They seem to be the one most people react to . There are also grooming products which you wipe on their coats to help keep dander down, it is more the proteins from the shed skins cells than it is the hair alone which causes the symptoms. You can also take allergy meds like Allegra or Flonase on a daily basis like someone with dust or mold allergies would. Good luck on finding just the right kitty.
Oh yes, almost forgot about the air purifiers. They do seem to help and yes keeping the cat confined to or out of certain rooms would help too. Oreck makes a very good air cleaner which does not require the expensive heppa filters. That is what my Mom uses.
The air purifiers might help a little, but the air filters won’t neccesarily suck up the HAIRS on the cat, maybe just some of the allergens on the hairs that got loose. It probably won’t help much, but it might improve a little bit. The ragdoll cats shed a lot, so maybe you could get a cat that has less allergens,
Hope this helps =]