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Why are some cats more allergenic than others? It’s not their coat length

By Jazmine Skinner, Lecturer in Animal Science, University of Southern Queensland

Allergies can be debilitating for those who have them – even more so when the cause of the allergic reaction is a beloved pet.

Second only to dust mites, the humble domestic house cat is one of the major causes of indoor allergens for people.

But what is the actual source of the allergic response?…

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