Cat dander (tiny flakes of dead skin) is constantly being shed
by your cat. Dander is invisible to the human eye because it is
so tiny-approximately 2.5 microns, with a micron being defined
as 1 millionth of a meter. Cat dander is light-weight so it
travels easily and once airborne becomes a trigger for those
with dander related allergy and asthma. What a choice to have to
make—keeping your cat or being able to breathe! But whether you
are allergic or not, here are 5 ways to reduce cat dander so you
and your cat can co-exist and live happily ever after. 1. Select
a Short-Haired Cat If you have not already adopted a cat, choose
a short-haired cat as they tend to produce less dander. Burmese,
American Shorthair, British Shorthair, and the Shorthair
American Curl are all breeds with short hair. Even if you are
already in love with a long-haired cat, keep the shorthair
breeds in mind when adding to the family. Shorthaired cats
should be bathed only once every six weeks to keep their skin
from becoming too dry. 2.