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Hi Iwould really like to have a cat but my mom is allergic to cats. Are their any hypoallergenic cats ou their.
Hi Isaiah,
Unfortunately no cats are hypoallergenic. It would be very sad to adopt a cat and then find out our mom can't live with him. My advice is to volunteer for a local rescue group and offer to socialize cats and play with them at the shelter, or maybe you mom would be willing to try fostering a cat to see if her allergies react. THat way there is no long term commitment. Then when you are old enough to have a home of your own you can have 2 cats!
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Answers by Expert:
Tina
Expertise
I can answer questions on: cat nutrition and diet, behavior, behavior problems, training, general health, socialization/taming feral cats, TVAR, trapping feral cats, feline nutrition, and cat care. My favorite questions are on the topic of nutrition and I have special experience with hyperthyroidism in cats. Please do NOT ask me if you should take your cat to the vet - if you have any reason to suspect your cat is ill or injured please call your vet immediately!
Experience
5 years as volunteer adoption co-ordinator for a nonprofit volunteer cat rescue group. Experience working in a veterinary clinic. Current occupation: Research Scientist.
Education/Credentials
MS Biomedical Science
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