Managing Cat Allergies and Antibodies

The video explains how cat allergies, caused by the protein Fel d 1, can be mitigated using antibodies produced by chickens. When chickens are exposed to Fel d 1, they generate antibodies that are passed into their egg yolks. These antibodies can neutralize Fel d 1 by up to 71% when consumed, reducing allergic reactions without harming cats. Some cat foods now include these antibodies, offering a new solution for allergy sufferers.

What is the main protein produced by cats that causes allergies in humans?

• Histamine

• Fel d 1

• IgE

• Albumin

How do chickens produce antibodies against the Fel d 1 protein?

• Through genetic modification

• By being exposed to cats or inoculated with Fel d 1

• By eating cat food

• By being injected with human antibodies

Where are the antibodies against Fel d 1 concentrated in chickens?

• In the chicken's liver

• In the chicken's feathers

• In the chicken's blood

• In the egg yolk

What happens when cats consume the antibodies from egg yolks?

• The Fel d 1 protein is neutralized

• The cats become allergic to eggs

• The cats develop new allergies

• The cats' fur changes color

By what percentage can the Fel d 1 protein be neutralized in cats?

• 90%

• 50%

• 30%

• 71%

What is one way cat allergy sufferers can now manage their allergies?

• By using air purifiers

• By taking antihistamines daily

• By avoiding cats entirely

• By using cat foods with chicken antibodies