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| Pet Allergy Diversity |  Dog Allergy
Dogs have a large quantity of allergy-provoking protein elements in their saliva and coverlets. Dog allergy is less common than cat allergy, and the longer haired breeds which carry more skin scales aggravate allergic reactions more often. A dog's lick may cause a stern allergic response, plus breathing in the allergen particles. Dog allergens can produce nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy nose, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, coughing, a scratchy sore throat, itchy skin rashes or hives, headaches, fatigue, difficulties in breathing, and asthma.
There is no dog breed that is truly non-allergenic (not allergy causing) because all dogs produce dander (shed skin cells), saliva, and urine. Some dog breeds supposedly produce less dander than others, and many people who are mildly allergic to dogs can tolerate some of these "low dander" dog breeds (wire-haired dogs). Be careful though, as there are no guarantees. People's pet allergies vary greatly. Severe pet allergy sufferers may not tolerate any dogs at all, even with the best environmental controls.
Cat Allergy
Cat allergy is the most widespread pet allergy and up to 40% of asthma sufferers are sensitive to cats.
A small protein particle, the "Fel d 1" allergen, is found in the cat's skin flakes and saliva. This is deposited on the fur by the cat licking itself. It is spread into the air and can stick to the walls and garments in the home. The cat allergen may remain airborne for months because of its small size. If breathed in by the allergy sufferer, it will lead to an allergic reaction in minutes. These allergic reactions usually comprise itchy eyes and nose, sneezing, asthma and itchy skin rashes.
The researches prove that 80% of children whose houses had a cat during the first year of life developed a cat allergy in future. While less than 40% of asthmatic children whose homes contained either no cat or a cat after the first year of life will develop a cat allergy. Cats are more likely to cause allergy than dogs. The cat allergy can be developed by bringing the cat’s dander on clothes. This can happen quite often during a school communication.
If you have a cat allergy you are advised to avoid your pet. If you can’t part with it, you should at least take preventative measures. Among them are: regular (at least once a week) cleaning, using of air cleaning filters, regular pet washing. Cats bathed from a young age tend not to mind being washed. The cat should be banned to live in the house or at least in the bedroom of the allergy sufferer. The declared measures in common with the often airing can reduce the quantity of the allergen in the house. Face masks can be used when cleaning or brushing the cat, and clothes should be changed after contact with a cat. It can occupy to 6 months to sufficiently reduce household levels of the tiny cat allergen.
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