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| The allergy producing proteins called allergens are | | | | Never allow dogs on the bed or even in the |
| products in the dogs skin. When the dog licks | | | | bedroom. |
| themselves this sticky protein is deposited on the | | | | Use a HEPA room air cleaner in all bedrooms and |
| hair along with dead skin cells. When the dog hair | | | | in 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 the | | | | of 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 from | | | | clean 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 in | | | | carpets. If you do have carpets then invest in a |
| individual, but the dog dander that will stick to the | | | | quality vacuum. Most vacuums will blow the |
| dog hair will. | | | | smaller particles of dust back into the air through |
| The allergy producing proteins called allergens are | | | | the exhaust. You will need to get a vacuum that |
| products in the dogs skin. When the dog licks | | | | has some type of HEPA filter that traps |
| themselves this sticky protein is deposited on the | | | | microscopic particles of dust from being blown |
| hair along with dead skin cells. When the dog hair | | | | back 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 the | | | | covered 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 of | | | | chair for yourself and not sharing your chair with |
| breath. | | | | your dog. |
| All animals product allergens but just because you | | | | Wash your hands after petting or playing with |
| are allergic to dog allergens does not mean that | | | | your gods and avoid touching your eyes or face |
| you will be allergic to cat or bird allergens. If you | | | | beforehand. |
| are not allergic to dogs today is no guarantee that | | | | Allergy shots to hyposensitize or build up an |
| you will not develop allergies tomorrow. Many | | | | immunity to dog allergens will work on some |
| contact allergies develop over time. If you are | | | | people but not others. The reason is unknown |
| susceptible to becoming allergic to dogs, then the | | | | and more research is needed for Dog Allergy |
| more you are exposed to the allergens the more | | | | problems. |
| likely it is that you will develop symptoms. | | | | Always consult your doctor before using this |
| If you are allergic to dogs then some precaution | | | | information. |
| need to be taken to help control the allergy | | | | |