Can shorthaired pets cause allergies?
Neither an animal’s fur, nor its length, is the culprit in allergies. The real culprit is a protein found in the animal’s saliva or urine. Cats may cause more allergy problems than dogs simply because they tend to lick their fur a lot, spreading the protein onto their coats. Rodents and rabbits may also be allergenic. If you’re allergic to furry pets, consider adopting one of these furless friends: fish, hermit crabs, iguanas or snakes.
