Know, at first, that pet allergies may take several years to develop. It is possible that you are allergic to your cat, your dog, without you knowing. But if you repeat rhinitis, or begin to suffer from asthma, your four-legged friend is perhaps responsible.
Separate from the animal
In most cases, doctors and allergists advise you to get rid of the animal, without much success.
In our French cousins, research has shown that between 75% and 90% of pet owners refuse to perform it. For many, it would be like getting rid of a child ...
The emotional shock, related to separation from pooch or kitty, often more frightening than the unpleasant symptoms that affect them for years.
Some tips
Are you allergic? You can always turn to a goldfish in its bowl, will not affect you. However, forget the marks of affection and cuddling. But if you persist in wanting a pet hair, you will need to make choices.
Here are some solutions that will help you live with your four-legged friend.
- Prefer dogs to cats.
- Choose a shorthaired cat or hairless.
- Ignore the boxer breed dogs or schnauzers.
- Wash your dog at least twice a week using a cleaning allergens.
- Brush it every day, outside your home.
- Wipe your pet two to four times a week with a damp cloth.
- Wash your hands after touching.
- Put an end to kisses and hugs.
- Do not leave your dog, your cat lick you.
- In his presence, wear a mask. It will get used.
- You can also "dress" your pet.
Home
You can take specific measures at home.
- Keep your dog inside when you (or your neighbors) mow the lawn. Make even during periods when the pollen is in the air.
- Vacuum at least twice a week.
- Remove pillows, quilts, duvet base.
- Avoid carpets and other fabrics that may accumulate allergens.
- Choose leather, plastic and wood for your furniture.
- Limit the number of furniture in the house.
- Remove objects that accumulate dust.
- Dust regularly (at least three times per week).
- Ventilate the house every day.
- Make frequent cleaning (twice or more each week) cages, litter boxes and pet beds by a person (a relative, a neighbor, a spouse, a child) who is not allergic.
- Isolate the cat litter box by placing it in a closet, a corner of the house or outside.
- If you have a ventilation system or air conditioning system, change the filter regularly.
- Use a dehumidifier in summer and wash the filter regularly.
- Wash clothing and fabrics in hot water: it is more efficient to remove the allergens.
Other means
Put all the chances on your side. You can include.
- Ask your vet or your pet attendants advise you favorite food for animal moisturize his skin.
- And if you move, you know if the former occupant of the house had pets.
If you are thinking about getting a cat, be aware that they are responsible for two-thirds of allergies to animals, especially males. Opt for a female or a castrated animal. But remember: the element that causes the allergy comes from their saliva or urine. Cats and wash regularly.
Other methods
Of pet owners try various approaches to stop their allergy. However, so far.
- Immunotherapy has not given convincing results in a majority of cases.
- Desensitization is not necessarily effective.
- There is no animal hair that is 100% hypoallergenic.
- And for many, rats, hamsters and guinea pigs are not the ideal solution.
And medication
If you are allergic to animals, there are drugs that relieve the symptoms, but not eliminated. Some are effective in one powerful and less for the other.
- Consult a doctor, an allergist or pharmacist.
- Avoid test method / error using prescription drugs.
- Homeopathic treatments are sometimes effective, but not for all users.
- Please, avoid suggestions Sir or Madam All-the-world. You may be wrong.
- Think animal with smooth skin, such as iguanas or snakes, they do not discourage too.
- Some people are allergic to the hair, not feathers. A bird you satisfy it?
- And an aquarium, anyone?
Also note that if you do not have animal hair on the clothes of a colleague or a friend who has one can cause an allergic reaction in people sensitive.
If you are allergic to animals, you say that they are also victims of allergies to food, feathers, pollen or ragweed or dust mites. But do not worry, no dog, cat or bird was diagnosed allergic to humans ...
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