What are the odds that our baby would be allergic to cats?

Question

We have cats and neither of us are allergic to them, neither are any of our parents. Is that a good sign that our baby won't be either?

Answer 1

i was raised around cats from the day i was born..  all my life ive always had a cat, and i am fine i dont have i schizophrenia..  dont get rid of the cats just yet..  the baby shouldnt be allergic but there is always that chance..  we have a cat and our son seems to be doing fine..  and the cat loves the baby too..

Answer 2

If introduced early on in life i don't think there would be any risk. There is no history of it in the family so i would say that your baby will be fine.

Answer 3

i don't know that cat allergies are inherited but i personally wouldn't want to raise my kids with cats. i read a study a couple of years ago that shows a correlation between an increased risk of schizophrenia if you had cats as a child. that is scary.

Answer 4

Theres always a chance.  

Answer 5

it is...but there still is always a chance i suppose. i wouldnt rush out and get rid of the cat just yet..im sure he will be fine.