'Hypoallergenic cats' go on sale

[Grimey]

What are claimed to be the world's first specially bred hypoallergenic cats have gone on sale in the US.

US biotech firm Allerca says it has managed to selectively breed them by reducing a certain type of protein that triggers allergic reactions.

The company says the animals will not cause the red eyes, sneezing and even asthma triggered by cat allergy, except in the most acute cases.

Despite costing $3,950 (£2,104), there is already a waiting list to get one.
Allerca first started taking orders for hypoallergenic cats back in 2004.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/5375900.stm

Anyone interested? Would you be interested if they cost $200 instead of $3,950?

All they did was find cats that didn't carry the glycoprotein Fel d1. It is the chemical that produces allergic reactions. Then they bred those cats.

[Justawoman]

It would be cheaper to buy a hairless cat.

[pack momma]

oh brother!!! What's next? just like all the "oodles" at way out prices. Overpriced Mutts. Not that there is anything wrong with a mutt, mind you,
Another gimic. Can I get a hypoallergenic Parrot??;-D

[Radu]

I'm still looking for hypoallergenic ragweed. If it weren't for those darn allergenics, it'd be a pretty flower.

I actually think that hypoallergenic cats are a good idea, though I agree they are far over-priced. A lot of people think cats make excelent pets, but can't have them because of the allergies. I know a lot of people that actually suffer through the allergies, just because it's worth it to have the cat. Now they can have the best of both worlds!!