Fluffballs, walking clouds, a cute mop with legs: Ragdolls have many names to describe their fluffy majesty.
Ragdolls are more hypoallergenic than most cats, as they do not have an undercoat (one of the main allergy causes). It is something of a contested subject, as there are differing opinions on this.
Some swear that a ragdoll cat and allergies go hand-in-hand, while other people are perfectly fine. Why is that, and what can you do if you suffer from allergies? All these questions will be answered so let’s jump in.
When it comes to our adorable stars of the show, Raggies, they mainly cause allergies from their saliva, which unfortunately contains the Fel D1 protein.
There are a few common categories of allergies in cats, like food, seasonal changes, fleas and ticks, and their environment.
These foreign substances can be anything from pollen, bee venom, and dust to certain foods or even chemicals – the list is long and extensive.
Pet dander builds up in the undercoat (it has a flaky consistency) and is the culprit causing those red noses and swollen eyes.
This protein, called Fel D1, can affect allergy sufferers to varying extents. Strangely enough, some cat breeds produce more or less of this protein, often garnering a hyper- or hypoallergenic status.
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