Contrary to some popular belief, cat dander is not dandruff (although cats are sometimes also susceptible to that, too.) Dander is actually created by a protein called Fel D1, which is present in cats' sebaceous glands, saliva, and occasionally in urine.
Cat dander can be responsible for mild to severe allergy symptoms, including "hay fever," skin reactions, and asthma attacks. However, there are ways to clear the environment of much of the errant dander. Read the full article, along with the related articles listed at the end for more information on dander and combating allergies to cats.
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