Our family has moderate cat allergies, but our allergy symptoms are no longer an issue now that we have Siberians !

• Siberian cats generally have a lower level of Fel-D1 than other cats,  this makes them hypo-allergenic.  Hypo means "less". The Siberian still has Fel-D1, but it is at a lower level than many other cat breeds and most people do not experience allergic reactions with a Siberian.  

• However, there is no such thing as a non allergic cat. Every cat grooms itself and gets saliva with Fel-D1 protein on their fur.  Some cats have higher levels of Fel-D1 than others.   Even with the lower level of Fel-D1, there are some people who will have a allergic response to a Siberian.  However, since the Siberian has a much lower level of Fel-D1 protein in their saliva than other cats, the Siberian is often a good choice for allergy sufferers.    

• Some breeders offer to send a cat hair sample or other item so that you can "test" how much you react to a particular cat.  This is not a useful test.  There are too few Fel-D1 allergens in a small sample of cat hair.

• So, what to do?  Visit a Siberian cattery and interact with a Siberian! A breeder which cares will give adopting families the opportunity to visit.

• Allergy Assessment Visits at WynnHeart Siberians:  Please complete an application to adopt, noting that you need an allergy visit.  (An application is required prior to a visit.) We have a special room in our home that has no more than one Siberian at a time; so the allergen level in that room is similar to what the allergen level will be in your home with a single Siberian.  We want to make sure a Siberian is right for you BEFORE you buy a kitten and take it home. We care enough to allow allergy visits, we want your kitten adoption to go smoothly,

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