As 14+ stated it is a protein in the dander or saliva that causes the allergies. The more the cat produces and sheds these proteins the worse it is for person.
My hubby finds that any new contact with cats affects him and takes about 6 months for his allergies to settle down. Good air circulation really helps so when it is warm enough, keep some windows open a crack or keep your HRV running if you have one. A good quality hepa air filter would really help too.
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