Hypoallergenic Cat.

Posted by Alex in Animal, Science & Tech on September 27, 2006 at 7:40 pm


US Biotech company Allerca has created the world’s first hypoallergenic cat for allergy sufferers:

US biotech firm Allerca says it has managed to selectively breed them by reducing a certain type of protein that triggers allergic reactions.

The company says the animals will not cause the red eyes, sneezing and even asthma triggered by cat allergy, except in the most acute cases.

Despite costing $3,950 (£2,104), there is already a waiting list to get one.

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2 comments to "Hypoallergenic Cat."

  1. Kerrie
    September 27th, 2006 at 8:42 pm

    I think I'll stick to my hairless kitty, anyway. ;O

  2. Aleki
    September 28th, 2006 at 10:23 pm

    Yeah but do they taste any better though?


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