The Basics
Millions of people worldwide are allergic to cats and dogs, and just as many are confused as to what actually causes them to react to a pet.

In cats,  a glycoprotein called Fel d 1, secreted by the sebaceous glands, is the major cat allergen - although cats produce another three known allergens. In dogs, the main culprit is Can d 1, with another five known allergens produced for a total of six! Most allergy sufferers come into contact with these allergens through the animal's skin or saliva. Pet allergens are so small that they can remain airborne for months and are about 10 times smaller than pollen or dust particles.

Symptoms
Pet allergies can play havoc with the eyes, nose, ears, throat, lungs, and skin. The eyes may become red, itchy, watery, or swollen. The nose may itch, run, sneeze, or become congested. The ears may become plugged or itchy. The throat may have post-nasal drip, frequent throat clearing, itching and hoarseness. The lung symptoms may include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and frequent bronchitis. The skin may develop itchy rashes or hives.

Treatment
As with any allergy, avoidance is the main course of treatment. A pet-allergic individual needs to avoid being around pets at all times. Over-the-counter medications, prescription medications, and allergy shots are all ways to treat pet allergy but they remain expensive, time consuming and may have long term health consequences.

The LIFESTYLE PETS hypoallergenic pets
The hypoallergenic cats and dogs produced by LIFESTYLE PETS are a significant new proven alternative to the traditional treatment of pet allergies. People who have lived without the companionship of a cat or dog because of their allergies can now have one of their own without the costs of allergy treatments and the associated health risks of those treatments.

 As described previously, pet allergens are potent proteins secreted by the animals' skin and salivary glands. LIFESTYLE PETS has focused on rare naturally occurring genetic divergences (GD) already present in minute group that does not harm to the animals in any way. Our first hypoallergenic pets, the resulting ALLERCA GD cat and the JABARI GD dog are now helping to improve the health and quality of life for millions of pet-allergy sufferers.

While some breeds of cats and dogs have been promoted as having less allergen than others, scientists that have tested this hypothesis have shown that all cats and dogs, regardless of breed, produce allergens. The LIFESTYLE PETS hypoallergenic cats and dogs are the only scientifically-proven pets that helps those individuals with feline and canine allergies  and were developed using proprietary methods under LIFESTYLE PETS's pending patents.

Please read on to discover more about the LIFESTYLE PETS hypoallergenic cat and dog breeds.

 THE ALLERCA GD

Our standard hypoallergenic cat delivered since 2006, the ALLERCA GD hypoallergenic cat is friendly, playful and affectionate. The ALLERCA GD cat comes in all coat colors and patterns. The coat is medium-long with low maintenance and minimal shedding.

ALLERCA  GD cats are founded on the Shorthair breed and are medium sized cats averaging between ten and fifteen pounds (4 to 8 kg). They are fully mature at approximately three years of age and have a long life expectancy.

ALLERCA GD kittens  (age 3 weeks).

An ALLERCA  GD cat's personality is very sweet and affectionate, thanks in part to our unique socialization program. Customers who own ALLERCA GD cats report that they make great  family pets and are wonderful with children.

THE ASHERA GD

The exotic hypoallergenic ASHERA GD, available since 2007, has the markings and standing of a mini-leopard and grows up to a very large 25 pounds (12 kg) in weight. The hypoallergenic ASHERA GD is not only truly hypoallergenic, but also one of the world's rarest cats. They are very smart, affectionate, chatty and loyal. General care is the same as any other domestic cat. 

 ASHERA GD kitten in full flight  (age 9 months).

THE LANGUR GD

The newly introduced hypoallergenic LANGUR GD, available since 2010, has similar marking and characteristics of the ASHERA GD except that it has a long flowing coat similar to that of Persian cats. The hypoallergenic LANGUR GD is not only truly hypoallergenic, it is the world's rarest domestic cat. Like the ASHERA GD, they are very smart, affectionate, chatty and loyal. Please note that only one litter of LANGUR GD's (2-3 kittens) is produced each year, so availability is very limited; please contact us for availability information.

THE JABARI GD DOG

The JABARI GD is the latest hypoallergenic pet developed by LIFESTYLE PETS and the perfect companion animal for canine allergy sufferers. And the best news is that that the JABARI GD has proven 100% successful with our dog-allergic owners.

The JABARI GD's have a creamy base coat although variations do occur. The JABARI GD is an affectionate and playful dog, and the ideal size to be enjoyed by everyone in the family. The JABARI GD weighs an average of 12-16 pounds (5.5-7.5 kg) when fully grown.