Dog Allergy

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The allergy producing proteins called allergens areNever allow dogs on the bed or even in the
products in the dogs skin.  When the dog licksbedroom.
themselves this sticky protein is deposited on theUse a HEPA room air cleaner in all bedrooms and
hair along with dead skin cells.  When the dog hairin the family room.  Air cleaners can make a
comes into contact with dust, clothing, furniture,really big difference in the severity and frequency
curtains, or you, the protein will stick to theof allergy attacks.  The central heating system
surface of the object.should have an electrostatic air filter to distribute
If you have Dog Allergy then you suffer fromclean air through out the house.  These
Allergies Type 1, also called Contact Allergies. electrostatic air filters trap microscopic allergens.
You can be allergic to dander, saliva, or urine. Hard wood floors are easier to clean than
Pet hair itself does not product allergic reactions incarpets.  If you do have carpets then invest in a
individual, but the dog dander that will stick to thequality vacuum.  Most vacuums will blow the
dog hair will.smaller particles of dust back into the air through
The allergy producing proteins called allergens arethe exhaust.  You will need to get a vacuum that
products in the dogs skin.  When the dog lickshas some type of HEPA filter that traps
themselves this sticky protein is deposited on themicroscopic particles of dust from being blown
hair along with dead skin cells.  When the dog hairback into the air.
comes into contact with dust, clothing, furniture,Leather furniture is easier to clean than cloth
curtains, or you, the protein will stick to thecovered ones.  Cover all cloth furniture with
surface of the object.sheets to help prevent dog dander from being
Allergy symptoms include nasal congestion,deposited on them and wash the sheets
sneezing, itchy and water eyes, skin rashes,frequently.  You may want to reserve a specific
headaches, coughing, wheezing, and shortness ofchair for yourself and not sharing your chair with
breath.your dog.
All animals product allergens but just because youWash your hands after petting or playing with
are allergic to dog allergens does not mean thatyour gods and avoid touching your eyes or face
you will be allergic to cat or bird allergens.  If youbeforehand.
are not allergic to dogs today is no guarantee thatAllergy shots to hyposensitize or build up an
you will not develop allergies tomorrow.  Manyimmunity to dog allergens will work on some
contact allergies develop over time.  If you arepeople but not others.  The reason is unknown
susceptible to becoming allergic to dogs, then theand more research is needed for Dog Allergy
more you are exposed to the allergens the moreproblems.
likely it is that you will develop symptoms.Always consult your doctor before using this
If you are allergic to dogs then some precautioninformation.
need to be taken to help control the allergy