It Is Possible To Own A Pet Even If Your Child Is Allergic
Posted on Apr 02, 2009 | Comments 0
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 create a reaction.
It might be worth talking to your local vet who will advise you accordingly.
Beyond that a very stringent cleaning routine is required. Soft furnishings would have to be changed to fabrics that attract less hair, for example a laminated wooden floor as opposed to the wool carpet that attracts every bit of contaminate there is.
The actual pet will need a very strict grooming regime; habitual bathing with special non soap products, and regular brushing of their coat. Every member of the household would have to make sure they wash their hands after handling the dog. It is not really going to be much fun for anyone.
Maybe a child could be persuaded towards a more unusual pet, a small reptile perhaps or a lively bird. A colorful tank of exotic fish could even be the solution. Again your vet might have some helpful suggestions to make.
If all else fails a trip to a specialist should detect the specific cause of the allergy and this could then be treated by medicine or alternative treatments.
Ultimately it is a tough decision to make so it is important that all family members are involved in the process.
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