Even Adopting A Cat Can Be Hazardous To Your Health  If you grew
up without a cat but have become convinced by numerous YouTube
video that they're adorable and delightful creatures, you still
may want to think twice before adopting one. As there is
absolutely no facet of life that can't be turned into a health
scare, experts are now warning that even adults with no known
cat allergies may have a horrible reaction when they bring the
pet into their home.  Italian researchers found that people who
grow up with a cat in their home are less likely to develop a
cat allergy at any point in their lives, according to Reuters.
However, people who have allergies or asthma and adopt a cat for
the first time as an adult are nearly twice as likely to become
allergic to it, even if they've been around cats before and had
no reaction. The study involved 6,000 European adults with no
sensitivity to cat dander, who were questioned and had blood
drawn twice over a nine year period. During that time, 3% of
those who didn't own