Canadian Hairless

If you're generally allergic to cats, would you be allergic to a hairless cat as well?

I know it's the dander, and I'm sure hairless cat's have that too, but I wonder if it's the same effect/as severe an allergy.

Public Comments

1. Yes, those hairless cats are even more of a problem for me. They don't have any fur, so whatever they spew that makes me miserable doesn't get caught up in their fur, it goes right into my nose. So yeah, they are even worse for me. Note that I'm saying this from experience... I'm not giving you a bunch of theories. I am allergic to cats and those hairless things are the worst, and I don't care how they are 'supposed' to be.
2. I think you'll be fine with a Sphynx or a Devon Rex. Good luck!
3. there are 2 types of allergies to cats. one is the saliva, and the other one is the hair. so obviously with hairless cats(Sphynxes) hair probably wouldn't be a problem, but it depends what you're allergic to on the cat. i think you would have to spend time with one for a long time to know if it bothers you or not. hairless cats are very oily also. you could also try a Devon Rex. Devon rex cats don't shed, but they have a little bit of hair, they aren't as oily, so their hair would catch whatever a Sphynx would normally let off.
4. A hairless cat is easier for people that are allergic to cats. Dander is where the dead skin is coming off of the cat. Cats shed dead skin constantly just as humans do. You should add olive oil to the cats canned food and eggs into the milk as the natural oils in these additives and foods help keep the skin from drying out so quickly.
5. No.