Allergies
and RexesThe
Devon Rex is a potential choice for a minority of people
who are allergic to cats. While no cat can be truly hypoallergenic, Devon Rex
(and Cornish Rex) do not aggravate allergies in some
people with cat allergies. Allergic people are encouraged to visit a breeder to
determine their own tolerance for the breed. Rexes
are often recommended as being suitable for people with allergies. Although, this
is not necessarily so. Rex cats may suit some people with allergies if the allergy
is to the guard hairs. They will not suit people who are allergic to cat saliva
or dander. The only way to find out is to try. Find a Rex-only house and stay
at least 1 hour with Rexes all over you - rub eyes and mouth while there. Go home
and see how you are over the next few hours. If no reaction then fine - go ahead.
If you had a mild reaction go back and repeat the visit a few days later. A few
people with mild allergy take antihistamine when they are bad. Having asthma does
not automatically rule out cat ownership but much thought is required. Regular
bathing or wiping the cat with damp cloth or hands may also help. Keep your bedroom
strictly a cat free zone, at least in the beginning. While any good breeder would
take back a cat/kitten of their breeding it is not fair to the cat/kitten to get
it and have to return it if it does not work......
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