Although Allerpet Cat Dander Remover is specifically formulated to help remove cat allergens and soften the pet’s skin, it should really be called Allerpet For Cat Owners. Why? - because it helps people who are allergic to cats live with them more comfortably. Because cats produce more dander than any other animal, Allerpet Cat Dander Remover is a liquid damp-wipe product that works hard to bind and remove cat allergens so there will be less of them in your home. It is not necessary to eliminate all cat allergens (something that is nearly impossible to do) to feel better. Even a 50% reduction should help. If you want to reduce allergens even more, we recommend applying Allerpet Cat Dander Remover every 3-4 days, rather than weekly.
Cats generally cause more allergy problems than any other animal because of their major allergen, Fel d1, the most potent of all pet-related allergens. Some people cannot even enter a house or apartment where a cat lives without immediately developing symptoms because of it.
Fel d1 allergens are microscopic and float freely throughout your house. They are widely distributed because of the forced air central heat and air conditioning that many homes have. The same air is being recirculated over and over again along with the Fel d1 allergens.
The first step in trying to solve the cat allergy problem is getting rid of as many of these allergens as possible. This is where Allerpet Cat Dander Remover can help. It is a liquid damp-wipe product that can remove most of the allergens from your cat before they have a chance to enter into your home’s air. Used once or twice a week, Allerpet substantially reduces the allergen left on the cat’s hair that would otherwise become airborne. Coupled with the proper filtration of your air conditioner or an air purifier, the level of allergens to affect you will be dramatically reduced . . . in most instances the reduction will be enough to comfortably tolerate your cat.
Allerpet Cat Dander Remover cleanses the hair of sebaceous gland secretions (Fel d1), saliva and dander, the prime causes of allergic reactions to cats. Allerpet is non-oily and will not leave a residue on the coat to attract other allergens. It contains no fragrance. Allerpet is completely safe to use regardless of how frequently a cat licks its coat, even if it does so immediately after having used Allerpet.
The safety of Allerpet is very important, because it is estimated that cats spend 30 to 40 percent of their waking time licking and grooming themselves, depositing copious amounts of saliva on their fur, which dries and then flakes off of the hair to circulate throughout your house.
Allerpet Cat Dander Remover is guaranteed non-toxic, completely safe to use, and never expires
Allerpet Cat Dander Remover is the most effective formulation for Cat Allergies.
It can be used on all cat breeds with no side-effects.
It’s the ultimate choice for families with multiple cat species.
Allerpet Cat Dander Remover is recommended by veterinarians and allergists nationwide.
DIRECTIONS
Shake bottle before each use. Allerpet Cat Dander Remover is non-toxic and completely safe to use on kittens over the age of 8 weeks, depending upon their size.
Allerpet is easy to apply while your cat sits in your lap. Simply spread a large terry towel over your lap for the cat to sit on. Dampen a washcloth or small sponge with Allerpet and lightly wipe your cat from the skin outward, first against the lay or the hair, then with it, until all areas are damp, not dripping wet, to remove sebaceous gland secretions, saliva, loose dander and urine.
If you cat has long or very thick hair, use your free hand to separate and hold down the untreated hair from the area you are wetting, to make sure you get down to the skin.
Pay special attention to the areas around the genitals where urine tends to collect and dry on the hair. No rinsing is required. Dry the hair thoroughly with a towel or hair dryer. If your cat self-cleans (licks its coat often), you may safely use Allerpet two or three times a week to remove the saliva residue.
Keeping your cat’s hair tangle-free will help decrease the allergen load in your home. Combing/brushing at least once a week will help to remove dander, foreign matter, dirt and loose dead hairs that are contaminated with dried saliva and sebaceous gland secretions.
1. A pet’s hair or fur causes allergies - False. Allergic sensitization to pets is caused by dander, sebaceous skin gland secretions, saliva, and urine, not by hair or fur.
2. Shorthaired dogs and cats may trigger fewer allergies than longhaired ones - True. Although all dogs and cats – shorthaired, longhaired, wire-haired, curly-haired and even hairless – can trigger an allergic response, the shorter hair shafts of shorthaired breeds usually carry less dander.
3. Kittens and puppies cause fewer allergy problems than adult pets - True. Baby animals have much less dead skin to shed and consequently little dander. They usually do not produce allergens in sufficient quantities to cause major sensitivities. However, from birth up to six weeks, while baby animals are nursing, they may temporarily be coated with more allergens due to their mother’s licking and cleaning and from the excessive amounts of urine in their whelping box.
4. You can be allergic to some breeds of dogs and cats and not to others - True. Your tolerance level or sensitivity will not necessarily be the same to all breeds of dogs or cats. There can be significant variations even within a specific individual breed. For example, researchers at the Mayo clinic found that some cats shed one hundred times more allergens than others.
5. You can become desensitized to your pet - True. Many individuals can live comfortably with their own pets, but experience symptoms outside of the home, probably due to natural desensitization related to years of exposure to their pets.
6. Dogs that shed excessively cause more problems for allergy sufferers - True. All dogs shed, but double-coated breeds, like Akitas, Collies, German Shepherds, Samoyeds, and Shetland Sheepdogs, seem to cause more sensitivities than others. They have two kinds of fur - a thick outer coat and a softer undercoat. They can shed excessive amounts of fur, contaminated with allergens, throughout the home, especially during peak shedding seasons in late spring and early fall.
7. Black cats trigger more allergies than other colors - True. According to report published in the December 2000 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, cats with dark coats may provoke more allergic reactions than those with lighter-colored coats. Researchers found the odds for a reaction were six times higher with a dark cat.
8. Rabbits do not cause allergies because they are very clean animals - False. While it’s true that rabbits are very clean animals and make wonderful pets, they can cause as many allergic reactions as cats because they constantly groom themselves with their tongues and coat their fur with saliva, a major pet allergen.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How much Allerpet should I use on my cat, dog or small, furry pet?
A: It depends on the size of your pet – enough to dampen all of the fur without it being wet.
Q: Do we wipe our pet dry after treating it with Allerpet?
A: Yes, use a dry towel to help wipe it down after treatment.
Q: Can I use any Allerpet product regardless of the kind of pet we have?
A: Most dogs we know don’t like their owners to use cat products on them; they’re sensitive about that. Seriously, each formula is a bit different based on the type and amount of dander on a pet.
Q: If we have several kinds of furry pets in our home, which product do you suggest we buy?
A: We suggest that you purchase Allerpet Pet Dander Remover, because it was made for families with multiple pets.
Q: If I have a kitten, can I use Allerpet on it?
A: Yes, but we recommend that you wait until your kitten is 10 weeks old.
Q: Is Allerpet safe to use if my pet has a skin condition?
A: Please consult with your vet about that, but it should be safe to use on any pet at any time once they reach 10 weeks old.
Q: I have had Allerpet for several years but had not used it or only used it once. Is it still good?
A: Yes, it has no expiration date. You should shake it up briefly before applying.
Q: (In winter) I ordered Allerpet and it arrived frozen, is it still effective once it thaws out?
A: Yes, freezing will not harm Allerpet. Once it thaws completely, it is ready to use.