A 29-year-old member asked:

Allergic to cats so also be allergic to cat toys?

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Dr. Jeffrey Roschanswered

Allergy and Immunology 51 years experience

Play with your toys : One in the major cat allergens is found in cat saliva which certainly could stay on the cat's toys.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler

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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

Psychiatry 27 years experience

Agree w Dr Rosch: Once a cat has interacted with the toy - it is like to contain dander. This could trigger an allergic reaction in person.

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