Reducing the major cat allergen

After more than a decade of research, Nestlé Purina scientists discovered that a feline  diet coated with an egg product ingredient containing antibodies to Fel d 1, the major cat allergen, can neutralize Fel d 1 at its source in the cat’s saliva.

As the cat chews the kibble, the anti-Fel d 1 antibodies bind to the active Fel d 1 in the cat's saliva. Once active Fel d 1 is bound to the antibodies, it is neutralized because it is no longer recognized as an allergen in the environment and does not trigger an allergic response in people sensitized to Fel d 1.

This breakthrough approach can transform the management of cat allergies as it provides an additional measure that can be integrated into current care pathways,  while allowing the cat to remain in its loving home.