What causes cat allergy?
Dusts produced by cats’ bodies are in the form of dander. These danders consist of dried shed skin of cats in the form of tiny and very minute flakes. Cats’ danders are the main cause of cat allergy. Take note that the danders may enter your respiratory system and cause your immune system to react violently bringing up symptoms and allergic reactions. Tip! Inhalant allergies Inhalant allergy, also known as atopy is caused by allergic reactions to substances in the environment including pets, dust mites, outdoor air pollutants like pollens are the chief allergens. Formaldehydes, molds, occupational allergies etc fall under this category. Cat danders have proteins that are perceived by the immune system as a threat to your health. Thus, cat allergy is not exactly a disease but a reflex reaction of your body’s anti-disease system to the foreign substance or allergen. Cat allergy occurs often and in rapid pace because allergens from cats are constantly spread out through their blood, saliv
