Ask Dr. H: Why cats make you sneeze | Philadelphia Inquirer | 01/25/2010 Philadelphia Inquirer
Problem: Why is it that I'm so allergic to cats, but not to dogs?Answer: The answer, in a word, is dander . It's like dandruff. The trigger for pet allergies is not their plaits. In fact, cats that are short-haired traditionally give off more allergen (allergy-causing substance). Proteins found in the epidermis of pets trigger allergies in susceptible people. It flakes off, gets in their fur as dandruff, and spreads when the pet grooms itself with its argot.
Veterinary research has shown that twice as many folks have cat allergies as dog allergies. It may be that the protein in a cat's skin is more allergy-provoking than a dog's, or entirely that cats give off a greater quantity of dander.
Since dander collects in carpeting, the fabric of furniture, and bedding, it's haler for pet-allergy sufferers to have hardwood or tile floors and leather furniture. If you have carpeting, steam cleaning it every three months will cure reduce dander. Vacuum cleaner bags must

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