Can fur coats give you allergies?

zbeckabee

Many people believe they are allergic to animal hair, but it's not the animal's hair that is the allergen. The allergic reaction is actually caused by a protein present in the dander and saliva of the animal. These allergens become airborne as microscopic particles, which when inhaled into the nose or lungs can produce allergic symptoms. http://allergies.about.com/library/bldogfur.htm Dec 02 06, 5:48 PM

zbeckabee

Other than that...people can be allergic to just about anything. Dec 02 06, 5:50 PM

lanfranco

Here in Chicago, we don't worry much about fur allergies or the views of the animal rights activists. It's too d****d cold here to bother. Dec 02 06, 6:21 PM

star_gazer

Fur coats can cause some people's wallets to become very thin. Dec 02 06, 8:37 PM