Q: I'm considering adopting a small dog or cat. I live in a one- bedroom apartment. What is your opinion of "hypoallergenic Rex" cats? Is there really such a thing? I was asthmatic as a child and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cats are the best. Sure, tail-waggin' pups are man's best friend and bunnies are cuddly softies, but when it comes to household ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Remember, cats and humans are all individuals. By that we mean one cat could cause ten unique reactions in ten different people. A ...

Are there any cats that are considered hypoallergenic? I have mild dander allergies to dogs and cats. My husband and I would like to get a pet but not a dog right now. — Robin, Bel Air, Maryland Dear ...

For millions of pet owners, cat allergies can turn affection into frustration. Doctors explain that it’s not fur that causes the reaction, but a protein called Fel d 1, found in cat saliva and skin.

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.