The Claim: Dark Cats Cause More Allergies Than Light Ones

THE FACTS: Cats, love them or hate them, are among the most common causes of allergies, affecting twice as many Americans as dogs do. The sources of these allergies are proteins found in feline dander, urine and saliva, making all cats capable of provoking reactions. But some scientists suspect that the darker a cat’s coat, the greater the likelihood of it inducing allergic reactions. . read more.