Cat Allergens

• Cat allergens are one of the most important allergens, second only to dust mite allergen as a cause of asthma

• 27% of U.S. households have domestic cats

• At least 2% of the population is allergic to cats

• Sensitivity to cat allergens shown to occur in a large percentage of asthmatic patients

• Cat allergens are very sticky and can remain airborne for long periods of time

• High levels of cat allergens are often found on walls and other surfaces within homes

• Cat allergens are easily carried from home to home, office, school, etc.

• The vast majority of homes contain cat allergens, even if a cat has not lived there