This is what more than 30 percent of cat, dog and pet owners and their family who are allergic to their pets face. Pet allergens are a real problem for many people.
ALL cats produce it, although in differing amounts.
Dogs produce a protein called Can f 1. T hese proteins are found in the saliva and skin of all cats and dogs respectively. It is constantly being shedded as an airborne particle and is one-tenth the size of a spec of dust. When a cat or dog grooms itself, some of the protein is transferred to the hair. When the hair is shedded, some becomes airborne and can become an irritant to the respiratory tract of individuals who suffer from asthma and other airway diseases.