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Can cat's fur cause respiratory illness?

Q: can cat's fur cause respiratory illness?

: https://www.webmd.com/allergies/cat-allergies . It is not the fur but the saliva (and cats lick their fur ) , urine, dander ( dry skin flakes) that is the cause of the allergy and respiratory symptoms,

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https://www.webmd.com/allergies/cat-allergies . It is not the fur but the saliva (and cats lick their fur ) , urine, dander ( dry skin flakes) that is the cause of the allergy and respiratory symptoms,

Answered 7/18/2022

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