Products to Help Your Cat Be More Hypoallergenic
- Kim
- Sep 8
- 2 min read
Many people suffer from pet allergies, and tragically are allergic to their beloved feline. There are four cat allergen components that health specialists can identify through blood testing. For many who are allergic to cats, demonstrate sensitivities to a specific protein- Fel d 1. This protein is found in the cat’s saliva and sebaceous glands. The saliva gets distributed onto the cat’s fur from self grooming. The shedding of the cat's fur can facilitate that allergen component to spread throughout the home, onto your clothes, and your pillow! The good news is that scientists have developed products to help manage and reduce the presence of Fel d 1 safely and easily.Â
Purina has developed a feline diet called Purina Pro Plan LiveClear, which neutralizes Fel d 1. To learn more you can read the specific details on their websiteÂ
Another innovation that also neutralizes Fel d 1Â is a product line called Pacagen. Pacagen utilizes proteins to bind and neutralize the allergen component Fel d 1. Pacagen is available as a food topper- which is great for those finicky felines not wanting/able to change diets or are eating specialty prescription foods. Additionally, Pacagen also comes in a spray that can be used on furniture and other household fixtures to further eliminate the presence of that allergen component.Â
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It’s also important to understand that depending on the severity of the allergies and sensitivities that a person has may require additional products, methods and treatments. This includes but not limited to: air purifiers, regular changing and cleaning of HEPPA filters, vacuuming of rugs and carpets, frequent dusting and washing of linens- just to name a few.Â
Pro tip: after brushing your feline furry friend- use a fragrance and alcohol free baby wipe to freshen up your kitty’s coat. This will help to remove any remaining loose fur, and some of the Fel d 1 too!Â