Chemistry of your pet cat; here are some things that you need to know
Cat , ( Felis catus ), also called house cat or domestic cat , domesticated member of the family Felidae , order Carnivora , and the smallest member of that family. Cats make great pets but here are some things that you need to know regarding basic chemistry of Cats. Why are some people allergic to cats? If you’re allergic to cats, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that between 10 and 30% of the general population are allergic to cats. The World Health Organisation recognises eight different cat allergens, designated Fel d 1–8. In this designation, ‘Fel d’ stands for the domestic cat’s Latin name, Felis domesticus . Of the eight allergens, the primary allergen is Fel d 1, accounting for 60–90% of allergenic activity. Fel d 1 is a protein produced by oil-producing glands in the cat’s skin. It’s found in their skin, fur, and saliva, though its exact biological function is still unknown. Male cats produce higher levels of Fel d 1 t...