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International Cat Day: August 8

While cats are cherished family members for many, others struggle with debilitating allergies that make these furry friends unbearable to be around.

Those who are allergic to cat dander can experience sniffles, itching and even more severe symptoms like life-threatening asthmatic episodes.

Pet dander is one of the most common sources of respiratory allergens, with the number of people allergic to pet dander growing annually around the world, according to the American Lung Association.

ImmunoCAP™ Pet Allergen Component testing can help diagnose a patient for sensitivities to specific species of pets and assess risk for asthma related to pet allergy.

This testing can help patients and healthcare providers develop a more comprehensive management plan, including strategies to avoid allergens or immunotherapies to prevent allergy attacks.

In addition to helping diagnose human patients, Thermo Fisher’s solutions are also used extensively in veterinary care to diagnose feline patients. The AgriSeq™ Feline Parentage and ID Plus Traits and Disorders Panel helps accurately determine parentage and predict common genetic traits and disorders. Understanding a cat’s risk for certain genetic disorders can help breeders effectively manage proliferation of disease while enabling researchers to develop new therapies to treat them.

 

Cats have provided companionship for thousands of years. Through our testing solutions, we’re helping to keep the humans who own them – and the cats themselves – as healthy as possible, so we can all continue to enjoy feline friends for thousands of years to come. 

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