The LIFESTYLE PETS research and development team placed the company in a unique position to produce the world's first scientifically-proven hypoallergenic cat, followed by a true hypoallergenic dog. Our company's founder is the developer of ground breaking veterinary molecular diagnostics technologies with a keen focus on animal genetics.

For an independent report on the tested differences between the ALLERCA kittens and standard kittens, click here (will open in a new window)

A glycoprotein in cats (Fel d 1) and dogs (Can d1) secreted by the sebaceous glands, are the major pet allergens. These allergens are found in the fur, saliva, urine, mucous, salivary glands, and hair roots of cats and dogs. The Fel d 1 gene present in standard cats and the Can d 1 gene present in standard dogs is responsible for the production of these proteins.

Starting with sophisticated genetic testing technologies, the LIFESTYLE PETS team and outside consultants began by focusing on the particular gene that produces the glycoproteins. The process uses gene sequencing to detect rare naturally occurring genetic divergences in our pets. LIFESTYLE PETS then targeted those divergences that could potentially produce kittens and puppies with a natural change in the structure of the Fel d 1 and Can d 1 allergens produced by these genes.

Using sophisticated bioinformatics to manage our breeding programs, the result was cats and dogs with a naturally occurring divergent gene that  produces a different version of the relevant protein - and one that the human body does not recognize as an allergen.

Beginning with our first hypoallergenic pet, the ALLERCA GD, the company conducted controlled trials exposing volunteers with known feline allergies to both ALLERCA GD cats and non-GD cats. A double-blind study conducted by world renowned UCLA allergist, Dr. Sheldon Spector confirmed that none of the human subjects exposed to the ALLERCA GD cats reacted in any way. When these same volunteers were exposed to non-GD cats, the subjects demonstrated classic symptoms of a feline allergic reaction, including watery eyes, runny noses, hives and itchy skin.

Beware of "so-called" hypoallergenic cat breeds, such as Siberians, Russian Blues or hairless cats (we love these hairless cats but they are probably the worst cat for people with allergies because you come into direct contact with the cat's skin and the allergens).

We have seen all sorts of claims made, and plenty of these breeders continue to make false representations that their pets have "hypoallergenic fur" (if you have read through our development process above you will understand how absurd such claims are). The same is true for "hypoallergenic" dog breeds.

NONE of these cat or dog breeds are truly hypoallergenic and you are very liable to react to these animals with serious consequences. Even if you do not react immediately, a reaction WILL occur as allergen from these cats or dogs builds up in your home environment over time.

In our years providing hypoallergenic cats and dogs we have spoken to many people who have unsuccessfully tried these "so-called" hypoallergenic breeds, people who have then become clients and owners of our own kittens and puppies.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR FAQ PAGE AND LEARN ABOUT SO-CALLED HYPOALLERGENIC BREEDS