Animal Allergy

More than 70 percent of families in United States have a dog or cat. Pets provide companionship, security and a sense of comfort. Nevertheless, people with allergies should be cautious in deciding what type of pet they can safely bring into their home. The statistics says that 10 per cent of people suffer from pet allergies.

The number of pets kept in the USA is enormous – 100, 000, 000. So if you don’t keep a pet at home you also may be exposed to pet allergens.

The most common household pets are dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, rabbits, mice, gerbils, rats and guinea pigs. Bigger animals such as horses, goats, cows, chickens, ducks and geese, even though kept outdoors, can also cause problems such as allergies.

Pet allergies can hit anyone at any age in their life. The majority of people that suffer from pet allergies often have other mild or moderate allergies to pollens or molds. These allergies are also believed to be inherited, thus if your parents suffer from allergies you are likely to get one too.