posted by Tess on Dec 14
Adapted from The Puppy Owner’s Manual, by Diana Delmar (Storey Books, 2001). http://www.care2.com/
How many times have we heard or said, “I love cats (or dogs), but I’m allergic to them!” Or, even worse, “I just got the cutest puppy (or kitten), but it turns out I’m allergic to it. I’ll have to get rid of it!“
Here are ten great ideas for helping you or someone you love control allergies, so you can get a companion animal, or keep the one you have.
People who are allergic to pets usually are reacting to dander (pieces of skin that have been shed) and saliva.
Keep in mind that people who have allergies usually react to more than one allergen. Allergy to dust mites, for instance, is even more common than allergy to dogs and cats. Sometimes pets take all the blame, when in fact there are other things in the house contributing to allergic symptoms.
Some of these tips are primarily for dogs, while others will apply to either dogs or cats.
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