All Entries in the "PET ALLERGIES" Category
Having Dogs, Not Cats Increases Asthma Risk
Those children who already have an above average risk of asthma, due to history of asthma in the family could find that their risk increases by the fact of having a dog in the house. A recent study conducted on 380 children found that those 7 year old who were exposed to dog allergens were [...]
I Am Allergic To Cats But Not Dogs, Why? Dr Hecht Answers
If all those allergic to cats are wondering why they can be around dogs but not cats, then there is a simple answer according to Dr Mitchell Hecht of the Philadelphia inquirer, and that is Dander.
It isn’t the hair or the fur that is causing the allergic reaction to cats to appear; rather it is [...]
How To Tell When Pet Dander Allergies Are Affecting You?
The problem with having an allergy to pet dander may be that you don’t even realize that you are having allergies.
Many of the symptoms of pet dander allergies are very similar to the symptoms of a common cold, making many people think that they are merely feeling a little under the weather.
Learning how to tell [...]
Why Does Pet Dander Cause Allergies?
You may be wondering why allergies can be triggered by certain pets.
Sure, they may shed and leave their hair all over, but is it the hair itself which you are allergic to? Not exactly.
What is specifically causing this allergic reaction is called pet dander and it is caused by proteins which are found in the [...]
Dealing With Pet Dander And Allergies
Allergies which are related to animals can be difficult to deal with because there is little that can be done to help control the problem.
Pet dander is caused by a number of proteins located in the fur of the animal which cause the nasal cavities of any person to become inflamed, [...]
What To Do When You Are Allergic To Your Cat?
Cats can be so much fun. They love to play. Put a string on a stick and they will bat it for a very long time.
They like their fur petted and their bodies rubbed. Rubbing up against your leg is their way of saying hello.
Your cat likes to stay close to [...]
Enjoy Man’s Best Friend, Even If You Are Allergic
As a pet lover it can be very difficult to be diagnosed with pet allergies.
Many people make it all the way to adulthood before discovering their new furry friend is the cause of sneezes and watery eyes.
However, at this point many people don’t want to get rid of their pet. Luckily, there [...]
It Is Possible To Own A Pet Even If Your Child Is Allergic
Typically someone who discovers they have a pet allergy, are the very people that love animals.
While adults can usually learn to accept the situation for children it is much harder.
Owning a dog may not be out of the question however, as certain hypoallergenic dog breeds are much less likely to [...]
How Canine Allergy Can Be Controlled? Hypoallergenic Canine Breeds With Lower Allergic Symptoms!
Are you allergic to dogs or cats? Searching for hypoallergenic dog or cat breeds?
But the truth is there is no group of dog or cat breeds which are hypoallergenic.
You may be allergic to different things, sometimes it is the hair, sometimes it is saliva, and most often it is the dander.
Canine allergy [...]
Dogs And Allergies – Dealing With Allergic Reactions Due To Dogs
Are you an animal lover? Have you experienced allergic to dogs? Allergic reactions to pets of all kinds happen to most of you.
You may affect with these allergies at any time. About 15 percent of the Americans are allergic to either dogs or cats.
Allergies from dogs are due to dog’s dander and [...]
