Grooming a cat daily<\/strong>.<\/h3>\nIf you do have a cat that has a lot of fur and tends to shed throughout the year, it is recommended to groom them daily. Especially if you or people around you are allergic. If your allergies are too severe, try to see if someone else can help you with it. Through regular grooming you can keep control of the (dead) skin, fur and other allergens that may cause a reaction.<\/p>\n
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Summary of hypoallergenic cats, Maine Coon cats and preventing allergic reactions<\/h2>\n
In this article we have discussed what hypoallergenic cats are and the fact that a Main Coon cat cannot be considered one. We have also noted some measures one might take to prevent allergic reactions from occurring.<\/p>\n
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To briefly summarize, hypoallergenic cats are cats that produce a low level of F el d 1 or F el d 2. These substances tend to spread through licking, (dead) skin and urinating. A Maine Coon cat cannot be considered as such, as they do produce high(er) levels of the above-mentioned substances. However, if you do decide on a Maine Coon cat, even though you are allergic, we advise you to try the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Medication which prevents allergic reactions.<\/li>\n
- Placing the litterbox in a separate room or area within the house.<\/li>\n
- Cleaning and dusting your house regularly, to prevent allergens from spreading.<\/li>\n
- Keeping your cat away from your bedroom or other space that you spend a lot of time in.<\/li>\n
- Washing both your hands and face, after petting or being in contact with a cat.<\/li>\n
- Grooming a cat daily or regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Now that you know more about hypoallergenic cats and the fact that Maine Coon cats cannot be defined as them, we are curious to hear more from your experiences and opinions. Please let us know in the comments how you have experienced contact with a Maine Coon cat, while being allergic. And, if you have any suggestions on other things people can try for minimizing an allergic reaction, please do let us know! This way we can help each other out.<\/p>\n
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