The major allergen Fel d 1 is produced in saliva and sebaceous glands, spread onto fur during grooming, and travels on dander and fine airborne particles.
Management lowers load and exposure: keep bedrooms cat-free, run HEPA purifiers, wash bedding often, and wipe surfaces with damp cloths instead of dry dusting.
Have a non-allergic member brush the cat regularly, and ask doctors and vets about research diets that neutralize salivary Fel d 1 and their suitability.
Severe allergy warrants testing and medical management; truly hypoallergenic breeds do not exist, and individual variation must be tested in person.
