Hypoallergenic Cats

Posted by ryuzaki0 on Sunday September 24, 2006 @03:33PM from the good-use-of-science dept.

Lambticc writes "The BBC is running an article about how a US firm has successfully bred cats to reduce the production of the protein which causes an allergic reaction. Since the result was achieved through selective breeding, there should not be any complaints from the anti-GM lobby." From the article: "The cats will not cause the red eyes, sneezing and even asthma that some cat allergy sufferers experience, except in the most acute cases. Despite costing $3,950 (£2,104), there is already a waiting list to get one. Allerca first started taking orders for genetically engineered hypoallergenic cats back in 2004."

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Simplier solution by Anonymous Coward · 2006-09-24 16:16 · Score: -1, Flamebait

Personally I just shave my cats. Far cheaper and keeps the hair off the furniture. If you really want to take the easy way out just wrap them in tape, grab one end then give it a good hard yank. All the nasty hair will be gone in a second. Word of warning, if you use method two avoid the cats for a few days. Cats are like women, they are the best at love and revenge. After the tape treatment they tend to be out for blood. Just stop feeding them for a day or two and they'll be your best friend again.