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Jessica Farris wrote:
>I have been to an allergist and tested positive that I was allergic to
>dust mites, and cats, among other things. So, I am a little worried about
>getting a ferret. People at the pet stores have told me there is know way
>to be sure if I am allergic to ferrets because I am allergic to cats, and
>the allergist doesn't have a test for ferrets. So you say I should just
>hold one and see, but with cats I don't get a reaction unless I am exposed
>to them for a long period. So what do I do? Is ferret and cat fur
>similar?
The allergen for cats and ferrets are not similar, but there is still no
guarantee. I am allergic to cats, dogs, and some pollen. I have made a
test and I am NOT allergic to ferrets. BUT - I have met people that are
allergic to ferrets, some are allergic to other things, some only to
ferrets. There is NO WAY to know in advance!
I don't know how things work where you live, but here in Sweden, even
though allergy tests for ferrets are not standard in any way, when I asked
for it, the doctor took a bloodsample that was sent to a laboratory that
has the means to test allergies against everything. I advice you to ask
around until you find someone that can do a test to be sure.
Good luck!
Millan
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[Posted in FML issue 2619]
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