hello all! this is my first post and i have been looking for some real people to help answer some questions. i am a cat person, i love them and really would like to have one! but my hubby is mildly allergic. some cats dont bother him as much as others. and by mildly i mean his eyes water and his nose gets runny while other exposure to certain cats it can be worse and his throat gets itchy.
i have read that russian blues produce less fel d 1(?) which i what causes the allergic reaction. i was wondering if anyone had been in this situation and knew if russian blues are somewhat hypo? some websites have suggested that while no cat is hypo they are better tolerated...
another question what about russian blue mixes? is the same true for them? there are usually a few at the shelter, which is where i would prefer to get a cat from. we went for a visit the other day and a 2 y/o female russian blue mix ran right up to me with the cutest most pathetic meow and i soooo wanted to bring her home!
we are going to sit with one and see what happens but i was just wondering if anyone had any insight or experience. also if anyone knew if there were other cats that we could give a try. my hubby is so great for even trying i think so i want to give it a good go! thanks so much!
i have read that russian blues produce less fel d 1(?) which i what causes the allergic reaction. i was wondering if anyone had been in this situation and knew if russian blues are somewhat hypo? some websites have suggested that while no cat is hypo they are better tolerated...
another question what about russian blue mixes? is the same true for them? there are usually a few at the shelter, which is where i would prefer to get a cat from. we went for a visit the other day and a 2 y/o female russian blue mix ran right up to me with the cutest most pathetic meow and i soooo wanted to bring her home!
we are going to sit with one and see what happens but i was just wondering if anyone had any insight or experience. also if anyone knew if there were other cats that we could give a try. my hubby is so great for even trying i think so i want to give it a good go! thanks so much!