Those who suffer from allergies but who also love cats will be breathing a sigh of relief with this next bit of news. Researchers in Switzerland say they’ve developed a vaccine for cats so their humans (their owners…if you will) won’t be allergic to them! Now, if you can just convince Fluffy that it’s in his or her best interests to get the vaccine, you’ll be able to breathe easier and cohabitate with your feline friend without issue.
A biotechnology company linked to the University of Zurich, HypoPet has reported that it has successfully created this revolutionary vaccine that will allow cat lovers to remain in close quarters with their furry pals. The vaccine is said to instruct the cat’s body to produce antibodies in order that allergies won’t be triggered in humans. Having run four clinical trials on 54 cats, Dr. Gary Jennings, CEO of HypoPet, recently stated, “We are very pleased to publish this data which shows our HypoCat vaccine is able to produce high levels of antibodies in cats and that these antibodies can bind and neutralize the allergen produced by the animals.” Company researchers have also stated that this vaccine has been found to reduce the potential for childhood asthma in homes where cats are beloved pets. The company hopes to have the product sent to the market in the U.S. soon, but an official date has yet to be identified.
