LIFESTYLE PETS has produced the world's first scientifically-proven  hypoallergenic cats and dogs. These pets allow some of the millions of people with feline or canine allergies to finally enjoy the love and companionship of a household pet without suffering from allergic symptoms.      Click to bookmark


The LIFESTYLE PETS research and development team placed the company in a unique position to produce the world's first scientifically-proven hypoallergenic cat, followed by a true hypoallergenic dog. Our company's founder is the developer of ground breaking veterinary molecular diagnostics technologies with a keen focus on animal genetics.

A glycoprotein in cats (Fel d 1) and dogs (Can d1) secreted by the sebaceous glands, are the major pet allergens. These allergens are found in the fur, saliva, urine, mucous, salivary glands, and hair roots of cats and dogs. The Fel d 1 gene present in standard cats and the Can d 1 gene present in standard dogs is responsible for the production of these proteins.

Starting with sophisticated genetic testing technologies, the LIFESTYLE PETS team and outside consultants began by focusing on the particular gene that produces the glycoproteins. The process uses gene sequencing to detect rare naturally occurring genetic divergences in our pets. LIFESTYLE PETS then targeted those divergences that could potentially produce kittens and puppies with a natural change in the structure of the Fel d 1 and Can d 1 allergens produced by these genes.

Using sophisticated bioinformatics to manage our breeding programs, the result was cats and dogs with a naturally occurring divergent gene that  produces a different version of the relevant protein - and one that the human body does not recognize as an allergen.

Beginning with our first hypoallergenic pet, the ALLERCA GD, the company conducted controlled trials exposing volunteers with known feline allergies to both ALLERCA GD cats and non-GD cats. A double-blind study conducted by world renowned UCLA allergist, Dr. Sheldon Spector confirmed that none of the human subjects exposed to the ALLERCA GD cats reacted in any way. When these same volunteers were exposed to non-GD cats, the subjects demonstrated classic symptoms of a feline allergic reaction, including watery eyes, runny noses, hives and itchy skin.

* Patents Pending

 

 

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One of the new ASHERA GD kittens (pictured here at six months of age)

Click on arrow to listen to ALLERCA's founder discuss the development of ALLERCA's hypoallergenic cats and dogs and answer questions on our pets (AnimalHouseRadio).