Dander

Dander: Scales of dead skin can cause an allergic reaction in humans.
Declawed: Surgically removing claws. Not allowed to enter competition.
Dehydration: Loss of water from the tissues.

Dander: Small scales from the skin, hair, or feathers of an animal, often causing an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals.
Declawing: A surgical procedure to permanently remove the claws.

Dander - The tiny particles or flakes of skin, hair or feathers of all warm blooded animals, such as cats, dogs, rodents, and birds.
Deciduous Teeth - The primary or "baby" teeth.

What is Dander on a cat?
Dander is minute flakes of skin.
These skin cells contain oils (sebum) which are made by the cat's sebaceous glands and aid in keeping the cat's skin and coat in good condition.

Dander is probably the main allergen that cats produce. Siberians produce less dander than most cats, probably due to their oily based fur. Since dander is just dry skin, the oils in the fur keep the skin from drying out.

Cat allergen causes asthma symptoms since the dander which is very small is breathed deeply into the lungs. Cat allergy therefore causes the asthma symptoms to develop more rapidly.
A Few Common Cat Allergy Symptoms
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Their dander, which is the usual cause for allergies, tends to remain on the skin rather than floating freely.

However, cat allergies are not actually caused by hair, but by allergens in the skin and dander, so Rexes can still cause problems for allergic humans.

People that are allergic to animals are often allergic to the dander (dead skin that is continually shed), the saliva, or the urine. Because cats and dogs are the most common pets, they top the list of animals that people are the most allergic to.

Like their Siamese cousins, Colorpoint Shorthair domestic house cats require little grooming and are especially good in households with allergies to cats since both breeds have little dander.

Substances like Allerpet C can be used on cat's fur to dissolve some of the dander and protein from the saliva that people are allergic to.

Most allergy sufferers will not react to this cat because, reportedly, they do not produce a certain protein in the saliva which is found in "dander", which is what most people are allergic to. The breed is large and very hardy.

For a person considering the Sphynx as an alternative to a furry cat because of allergies to cat dander, it is suggested that more research be done by the potential Sphynx owner.

Cornish Rex shed less than many breeds but do produce dander and so are not automatically the breed of choice for those with cat allergies that wish to own a cat.

Allergies are not caused by a particular coat type but by dander, the dead skin cells that are shed by all cats (and people, for that matter).

Most people who have cat allergies are allergic to cat dander and cat saliva. Since Cornish Rex cats groom as much as or even more than ordinary cats, a Cornish Rex cat will still produce a reaction in people who are allergic to cats.

Most people who react to dogs and cats are allergic to the dander - the dead skin cells shed by the animal - rather than the hair. All breeds of dogs and cats shed dander.

Remember the allergy comes from cat dander. All cats groom hairless or not so there will always be the same problem. Siberian cats are claimed to be less of a problem as are the hairless cats (e.g. Sphynx). See Hypoallergenic cat breeds.
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Note that Cornish Rexes are not exactly hypo-allergenic, since they still have some cat dander, though perhaps they do not shed as much as other breeds.
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Common suspects include pollen, grasses, weeds, trees or other plants, mold, household cleaners, dust mites, animal dander, chemicals, kitty litter and countless other environmental allergens.

Although some claim that the Siberian is hypoallergenic, there is no such thing as a hypoallergenic cat. Some claim they do not produce dander or a certain protein in their saliva, but to date there has been no scientific study or proof of this claim.

They shed very little, producing less dander, making them a good choice for people who are allergic to cats. The Devon has a quiet voice, is active, clownish and intelligent. They prefer human company to other cats, and adore your attention.

These cats still produce the protein to which allergic people react and shed it in their saliva and dander. The lack of hair may help to reduce the reaction in some people, but others are just as allergic to Sphynxes as to other cats.

Allergic reactions are triggered by different proteins-some may be from saliva, some from coat, and some from the skin dander. Make arrangements to spend time in the company of some Peterbalds to see if they trigger a reaction.

While birds younger than 5 months are most susceptible to infection, it’s possible for adult birds to become infected as well. Older birds that are infected may survive but shed the virus in feather dander and droppings, ...

The true culprit is a glyco-protein known as Fel d1, produced in the sebaceous glands of the skin, saliva, and urine. Most people with cat allergies are reacting to this protein in cat saliva and dander.

Even so, most allergic people are bothered by the dander (dead skin cells) and the saliva, both of which are present in Cornish Rex cats.

even tossing and playing with things. The Cornish Rex loves to play games such as fetch and catch. These cats are not hypoallergenic and still have pet dander. The Cornish Rex sheds as well to renew its coat. just not as much.

And if you are an allergy sufferer who is bothered by dander, here is your perfect hairless pal. It should be noted, however, that many people who have cat allergies are allergic to a protein in the saliva of cats which is spread when cats groom.

They don’t bite with the crushing power of a beak made to eat seed and nuts. They don’t scream. They don’t chew things like the new couch, and they are less allergenic, as they don’t have feather dander.

See also: Allergies, Allergy, Protein, Behavior, Champion