Pet Allergies

Pet Allergies - Myths, Facts, and Avoidance. Learn how to minimize allergies to pets and pet dander.

  1. How Poor Air Quality Affects Pets

    Did you know that your pet is as susceptible to poor air quality as you are? Because air quality and pets aren't often discussed, many people may be unaware that they can develop lifelong diseases like asthma or allergies just like their humans. As a responsible pet owner, you want to do your best to protect your furry friends from...
  2. Handling Allergies During The Holidays

    Tips For An Allergy-Free Holiday Season It's that time of year again. The turkey is basting in the oven, you've dug out your stretchy holiday pants and ugly Christmas sweater, and you're finally ready for eggnog and plates piled high. Whether you're attending or hosting a holiday party/meal this year, you are likely being exposed to various allergy triggers. Going...
  3. Tips To Manage Dorm Room Allergies

    Tips To Manage Dorm Room Allergies Fall is just around the corner, and that means back to school – and for college students, move-in day is fast approaching! With everything going on to get ready for dorm life, it's easy to forget about pesky allergies. However, like any new environment, your dorm room may be brimming with allergens making your...
  4. How To Help Prevent Allergies On A Budget –

    How To Help Prevent Allergies On A Budget – It's no secret that once spring comes around, noses everywhere hide in fear. It's not just our bodies that feel the effects of allergy season; our bank account can start to suffer as well. Unfortunately, with all these so-called 'allergy solutions' comes spending increases, frequent doctor bills, and even more expensive...
  5. The Critical Role Sleep Plays in Weight Loss

    The Critical Role Sleep Plays in Weight Loss – At National Allergy, we know how important it is to combat allergens. But did you know that allergies can directly affect your sleep? Did you also know that insufficient sleep can have negative impacts on weight loss? In this guide, we'll talk about the most common culprits causing sleep deprivation. And...
  6. Cat and Dog Allergies

    The Truth About Cats and Dogs (and Their Dander)! What Am I Allergic To? Despite what you may have heard, you are not allergic to your animal's hair. Rather, pet allergies are reactions to a protein found in the saliva, dander (dead skin flakes), or urine of an animal. Urine is the main source of allergens from rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs. In cats, the main source of allergens is a protein called Fel d1, secreted by the cat's salivary glands and sebaceous glands in the skin. Dog allergen also comes most commonly from dander and saliva. Dander particles are similar to, only much smaller than dandruff on the human scalp, and they are constantly shed into the environment. Cat allergen is so sticky that it adheres to walls, furniture, clothing and shoes. People who do not even own a cat can have allergy symptoms due to allergen being tracked into their homes. Any of these allergenic proteins from any animal can easily become airborne and land on the lining of the eyes or nose, or be inhaled directly into the lungs. Continue reading →
  7. Pet Dander

    Pet Allergies Pet Allergies - Myths, Facts, and Avoidance Animal dander allergies - how big is the problem? According to studies published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, scientific journal of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAA&I), up to 10% of the general population and 40% of allergic individuals react to cats and dogs. Allergy...

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