The Siberian cat is also known to be good for some allergy sufferers. It has been proven scientifically that the Siberian breed has less of the Fel-D1 ‘dander’ than other breeds. This is the reason that many allergy sufferers can own a Siberian cat. Some say that this is just not so, but many people adamantly believe that the Siberian is hypoallergenic. They believe this because they are living proof. After living for decades with cat allergies, some adults cry because these loving cats have climbed all over them and they had no allergic reactions.

Because Siberians have been tested and proven to have a low occurrence of the FelD1 enzyme in their salvia, many allergy sufferers who have sensitivity to this enzyme are not effected as much with a Siberian. When a cat licks its fur, the saliva dries and falls off as dander and this is often what causes people to be allergic to cats.

This is a cat-by-cat, person-by-person concept. If you are allergic to cats and want to test your allergic response to Siberians, it is best to find someone near you with a Siberian or two. Spend a few hours with one and find out how you react. Approximately 95 percent of the people that come out to test themselves with a Siberian have little or no reaction. It is best to test with the actual Siberian that you are getting. Some breeders will send fur samples, but this does not always work.

There are no guarantees, but there is hope the cats for allergy sufferers. Often, when the cat has been altered, that also lessens the amount of the protein that the cat has. Because of the wonderful personality of the Siberian cats, some people who have reacted went on to get Acupuncture with good results because after having a Siberian kitten or cat, it is very difficult to live without one. The therapeutic value of having a cat is well documented, and those with allergies can now, usually have one.

If you are considering a cat as a lifelong companion, the Siberian will give you years of happiness with its loving personality. Some consider its personality dog-like in its loyalty. Others purchase them for its hypoallergenic qualities. No matter what the reason you want one, the Siberian is a worthy first choice, and you will be forever pleased.