Allergies stop you having a cat - no more!

It is well known that cats carry lots of potential infections that can be harmful to humans. At the basic level this often means tears, allergic rhinitis, uncontrollable coughing fits and associated allergic reactions.This is caused by a protein in the cats' saliva which probably is the main source of the allergen. Hypocat is to be developed in the UK and tipped to be on the market within four years. For many cat owners this will mean no more anti histamine tablets or a sore nose.

Hypocat to be developed by Benchmark in the UK