Which animals do not cause allergies? 0 8

– Hypoallergenic animals with fur do not exist. In the 2000s, a company in the USA tried to sell hypoallergenic cats, but soon went bankrupt due to lawsuits from allergy sufferers.

When chinchillas became popular five years ago, it was also claimed that they do not cause allergies due to their unique fur composition, similar to that of humans. However, it later turned out that people with allergies experience serious sensitization to mouse antigens, leading to allergic reactions.

The hypoallergenicity of 'hairless' cats and Yorkshire terriers is also a myth. Allergens are typically found in proteins present in the dander and saliva of animals. For example, cat allergies are most often associated with the protein Fel d1, which is produced by the salivary and sebaceous glands of these animals.

Currently, hypoallergenic shampoos for pets can be found in stores, which reduce the allergenic load on humans. Some people note that this helps, but it does not work for everyone.