{"id":87022,"date":"2022-04-22T12:05:45","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-produce-a-lot-of-dander\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:05:45","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:05:45","slug":"do-ragdoll-cats-produce-a-lot-of-dander","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-produce-a-lot-of-dander\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Ragdoll cats produce a lot of dander?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-produce-a-lot-of-dander\/#Do_Ragdoll_cats_produce_a_lot_of_dander\" title=\"Do Ragdoll cats produce a lot of dander?\">Do Ragdoll cats produce a lot of dander?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-produce-a-lot-of-dander\/#What_breed_of_cat_is_best_for_someone_with_allergies\" title=\"What breed of cat is best for someone with allergies?\">What breed of cat is best for someone with allergies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-produce-a-lot-of-dander\/#Do_Ragdoll_cats_have_less_dander\" title=\"Do Ragdoll cats have less dander?\">Do Ragdoll cats have less dander?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-produce-a-lot-of-dander\/#Do_Ragdolls_produce_a_lot_of_dander\" title=\"Do Ragdolls produce a lot of dander?\">Do Ragdolls produce a lot of dander?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-produce-a-lot-of-dander\/#Will_I_be_allergic_to_a_Ragdoll_cat\" title=\"Will I be allergic to a Ragdoll cat?\">Will I be allergic to a Ragdoll cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-produce-a-lot-of-dander\/#What_cat_produces_the_least_amount_of_dander\" title=\"What cat produces the least amount of dander?\">What cat produces the least amount of dander?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-produce-a-lot-of-dander\/#What_is_the_best_type_of_cat_to_get_if_you_have_allergies\" title=\"What is the best type of cat to get if you have allergies?\">What is the best type of cat to get if you have allergies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-produce-a-lot-of-dander\/#What_breed_of_cat_does_not_cause_allergies\" title=\"What breed of cat does not cause allergies?\">What breed of cat does not cause allergies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-produce-a-lot-of-dander\/#Are_Ragdoll_cats_good_for_allergy_sufferers\" title=\"Are Ragdoll cats good for allergy sufferers?\">Are Ragdoll cats good for allergy sufferers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-produce-a-lot-of-dander\/#What_cat_breed_has_the_least_amount_of_dander\" title=\"What cat breed has the least amount of dander?\">What cat breed has the least amount of dander?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-produce-a-lot-of-dander\/#How_badly_do_Ragdoll_cats_shed\" title=\"How badly do Ragdoll cats shed?\">How badly do Ragdoll cats shed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-produce-a-lot-of-dander\/#Can_people_be_allergic_to_Ragdoll\" title=\"Can people be allergic to Ragdoll?\">Can people be allergic to Ragdoll?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-produce-a-lot-of-dander\/#Do_Ragdoll_cats_make_you_sneeze\" title=\"Do Ragdoll cats make you sneeze?\">Do Ragdoll cats make you sneeze?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-produce-a-lot-of-dander\/#What_cat_does_not_produce_dander\" title=\"What cat does not produce dander?\">What cat does not produce dander?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-produce-a-lot-of-dander\/#What_cat_is_best_for_someone_with_allergies\" title=\"What cat is best for someone with allergies?\">What cat is best for someone with allergies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-produce-a-lot-of-dander\/#Do_all_cats_have_the_same_amount_of_dander\" title=\"Do all cats have the same amount of dander?\">Do all cats have the same amount of dander?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-produce-a-lot-of-dander\/#What_cat_should_I_get_if_I_am_allergic\" title=\"What cat should I get if I am allergic?\">What cat should I get if I am allergic?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-produce-a-lot-of-dander\/#What_breed_of_cat_causes_least_allergies\" title=\"What breed of cat causes least allergies?\">What breed of cat causes least allergies?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Ragdoll_cats_produce_a_lot_of_dander\"><\/span>Do Ragdoll cats produce a lot of dander?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ragdoll Dander and Saliva Levels Just like most other cat breeds, <b>Ragdolls produce a substantial amount of these substances. If you&#8217;re prone to breathing allergies, dander and other allergens trapped in the cats fur will be released into the air when they shed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_cat_is_best_for_someone_with_allergies\"><\/span>What breed of cat is best for someone with allergies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Best Cats Breeds for Allergy Sufferers<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Balinese. The Balinese, sometimes referred to as the long-haired Siamese, is known to be smart, adaptable, and social  but not overly demanding.  <\/li>\n<li>Siberian.  <\/li>\n<li>Oriental Shorthair.  <\/li>\n<li>Devon Rex.  <\/li>\n<li>Cornish Rex.  <\/li>\n<li>Javanese.  <\/li>\n<li>Sphynx.  <\/li>\n<li>Burmese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Ragdoll_cats_have_less_dander\"><\/span>Do Ragdoll cats have less dander?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most domesticated cats do have an undercoat. This coat of fur is what is responsible for a cat&#8217;s fur shedding, and consequently, their owner&#8217;s allergies. As such, this cat is virtually non-shedding. <b>Without this undercoat, a Ragdoll cat is virtually hypoallergenic to those who suffer from allergies related to cats<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Ragdolls_produce_a_lot_of_dander\"><\/span>Do Ragdolls produce a lot of dander?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ragdolls don&#8217;t have an undercoat, which can decrease the amount that they shed, and <b>reduce dander in the environment. But most people actually are allergic to saliva and skin secretions from cats. Ragdolls still produce the allergens found in cat saliva and skin secretions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_I_be_allergic_to_a_Ragdoll_cat\"><\/span>Will I be allergic to a Ragdoll cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sadly, as much as we wish it were true, <b>Ragdolls are not on the list of cats that are hypoallergenic. However, this doesn&#8217;t mean that they will have you in a sneezing fit day in and day out. But, they are more hypoallergenic than most cats, as they do not have an undercoat (one of the main allergy causes).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_cat_produces_the_least_amount_of_dander\"><\/span>What cat produces the least amount of dander?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Siberian Cats<\/b> Longhaired Siberian cats are known for being one of the most hypoallergenic cat breeds. It might surprise you that such a hirsute cat would be one of the safest for the allergy-prone, but Siberians produce one of the lowest levels of Fel D1 of any domestic cat breed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_type_of_cat_to_get_if_you_have_allergies\"><\/span>What is the best type of cat to get if you have allergies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Devon Rex. Like the Cornish Rex, some people also recommend the Devon Rex as one of the best cat breeds for people with allergies. Its wavy coat doesn&#8217;t tend to shed much, which minimizes the spread of dander and other allergens in your home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_cat_does_not_cause_allergies\"><\/span>What breed of cat does not cause allergies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sphynx. <b>Sphynx cats are the first breed most often associated with being hypoallergenic. Unlike other breeds, the hairless Sphynx does not shed any Fel D1 protein saturated fur around the house  the allergen just stays on their skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Ragdoll_cats_good_for_allergy_sufferers\"><\/span>Are Ragdoll cats good for allergy sufferers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ragdoll Dander and Saliva Levels Just like most other cat breeds, <b>Ragdolls produce a substantial amount of these substances. If you&#8217;re prone to breathing allergies, dander and other allergens trapped in the cats fur will be released into the air when they shed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_cat_breed_has_the_least_amount_of_dander\"><\/span>What cat breed has the least amount of dander?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ragdoll cat&#8217;s fur is long, but they lack a typical cat&#8217;s undercoat, reducing the number of allergens they spread inside a home. This makes the ragdoll breed <b>as close to a hypoallergenic cat as possible for many cat lovers<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_badly_do_Ragdoll_cats_shed\"><\/span>How badly do Ragdoll cats shed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ragdoll Dander and Saliva Levels Just like most other cat breeds, <b>Ragdolls produce a substantial amount of these substances. If you&#8217;re prone to breathing allergies, dander and other allergens trapped in the cats fur will be released into the air when they shed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_people_be_allergic_to_Ragdoll\"><\/span>Can people be allergic to Ragdoll?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately for allergy-sufferers, <b>Ragdolls are not hypoallergenic. Although some allergy-sufferers are less bothered by medium-coat cats, Ragdolls are not bred to be hypoallergenic.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Ragdoll_cats_make_you_sneeze\"><\/span>Do Ragdoll cats make you sneeze?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ragdoll Dander and Saliva Levels Just like most other cat breeds, <b>Ragdolls produce a substantial amount of these substances. If you&#8217;re prone to breathing allergies, dander and other allergens trapped in the cats fur will be released into the air when they shed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_cat_does_not_produce_dander\"><\/span>What cat does not produce dander?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sphynx<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_cat_is_best_for_someone_with_allergies\"><\/span>What cat is best for someone with allergies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Devon Rex. Like the Cornish Rex, some people also recommend the Devon Rex as one of the best cat breeds for people with allergies. Its wavy coat doesn&#8217;t tend to shed much, which minimizes the spread of dander and other allergens in your home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_cats_have_the_same_amount_of_dander\"><\/span>Do all cats have the same amount of dander?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Every cat produces dander, so having a non-shedding cat or one deemed hypoallergenic will offer little relief for your allergy symptoms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_cat_should_I_get_if_I_am_allergic\"><\/span>What cat should I get if I am allergic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Best Cats Breeds for Allergy Sufferers<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Balinese. The Balinese, sometimes referred to as the long-haired Siamese, is known to be smart, adaptable, and social  but not overly demanding.  <\/li>\n<li>Siberian.  <\/li>\n<li>Oriental Shorthair.  <\/li>\n<li>Devon Rex.  <\/li>\n<li>Cornish Rex.  <\/li>\n<li>Javanese.  <\/li>\n<li>Sphynx.  <\/li>\n<li>Burmese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_cat_causes_least_allergies\"><\/span>What breed of cat causes least allergies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The top six cat breeds that trigger the least allergies<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Sphynx Cats. Although hairless Sphynx cats still have Fel D1 protein, they shed less of it around the house because they don&#8217;t lose fur.  <\/li>\n<li>Siberian Cats.  <\/li>\n<li>Cornish and Devon Rex Cats.  <\/li>\n<li>Bengal Cats.  <\/li>\n<li>Russian Blue Cats.  <\/li>\n<li>Balinese Cats.<\/li>\n<p>Sep 15, 2020<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do Ragdoll cats produce a lot of dander?What breed of cat is best for someone with allergies?Do Ragdoll cats have less dander?Do Ragdolls produce a lot of dander?Will I be allergic to a Ragdoll cat?What cat produces the least amount of dander?What is the best type of cat to get if you&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-87022","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87022"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=87022"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87022\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87022"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=87022"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=87022"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}