Christine Tung of West Los Angeles has always been allergic to cats, but in recent years her symptoms have worsened. After visiting a home with a cat in residence, she wound up in the emergency room ...

According to allergy medication manufacturer Zyrtec, more people are allergic to cats than to dogs in the U.S. However, like with dogs, it’s not specifically the animal’s fur that causes symptoms.

protein in a cat's skin is more allergy-provoking than a dog's or simply that cats give off a greater quantity of dander. Dander collects in carpeting and the fabric of furniture and bedding; so for ...

Cats are the best. Sure, tail-waggin' pups are man's best friend and bunnies are cuddly softies, but when it comes to household pets, furry felines can't be beat. Unless, of course, cat allergens make ...

One in three cat owners and 10 percent of Americans have or develop an allergic reaction when around pets. Cat allergies occur twice as much as reactions to dogs. Pet breeds labeled “hypoallergenic” ...

Perhaps it’s time to dust off your shelf-care routine. Around 80 million Americans — about one-quarter of adults and nearly ...

It was something about cats that just didn't tickle Tina Nash's fancy, and she wondered if she would ever be able to honour her husband's wish of owning one. Owning a cat was a big issue for the ...

People who are allergic to cats may not have to get rid of their pets to find relief, if the findings of a new study hold up. Tolerance to cats can be built up in allergic kids by placing increasing ...

I spend at least an hour a day scrolling through my Instagram feed looking at pictures of cats. I send photos of cute rescue cats with names like ‘Moo’ and ‘Bathmat’ to my friends. I ask people about ...

CBS Detroit - For many people who suffer cat allergies, going to a relative or friend with cats is bad enough, let alone the prospect of having a feline friend in their own home isn't possible. For ...