Allergy Facts | Facts about Allergies

Are Poodles truly hypoallergenic?

Poodles have a curly, low-shedding coat that many people with allergies tolerate better, but no dog breed is 100% hypoallergenic, because allergens also come from saliva and dander.

Are Devon Rex cats hypoallergenic?

The Devon Rex sheds much less than most cats, but it isn't truly hypoallergenic, because the main cat allergen also comes from saliva and skin.

Are Siberian cats better for people with allergies?

Siberian cats are often said to produce less of the major cat allergen Fel d 1, and some studies support that claim. Levels vary between individual cats, though, so no Siberian is guaranteed to be allergy-free.

Are Sphynx cats hypoallergenic?

Sphynx cats aren't hypoallergenic, because the main cat allergen, Fel d 1, comes from their saliva and skin, not their fur.

Are most people with a penicillin allergy actually allergic?

About 10% of Americans say they're allergic to penicillin, but fewer than 1% actually are, according to the CDC.