| We often associate allergies with pollen, weed and | | | | Oddly enough, a normal vacuum cleaner might |
| grass. But most allergy sufferers are allergic to all | | | | contribute more to someone's allergies by kicking off |
| kinds of allergens, including pets. People who are | | | | dander and other allergens from the bottom of the |
| allergic to pets should know that there are methods | | | | carpet. To reduce the effects of pet allergens, use a |
| to combat pet dander and allergens. | | | | HEPA filtered vacuum cleaner. Anti-allergen solutions |
| Do dogs and cats with less hair mean that it would | | | | are available if you don't have a HEPA vacuum. These |
| be better for sufferers? Not necessarily. The pet | | | | solutions could be used on carpets to eliminate |
| protein found in saliva, dander and even urine, could | | | | dander. |
| travel through the air just like other allergens. In fact, | | | | Pet stores also have wipes or shampoos that can |
| the protein particles can land anywhere that can | | | | reduce pet allergens. There are countless of pet |
| cause a reaction like pollen. Pet saliva, urine and | | | | allergen products too that can make living with a pet |
| dander can be found on almost any pet. How much | | | | easier. Talk to your store for advice. |
| hair on a pet has no bearing on the allergies. | | | | Air purifiers in the household can not only filter |
| You may want to consider keeping the pet outside | | | | dander, but other allergens that may worsen allergic |
| most of the day. For pet owners with allergies, it's | | | | symptoms. Consider getting a purifier for the |
| the amount of time spent indoors that matters. | | | | bedroom first and then other commonly used rooms |
| Keeping the pet outdoors may help someone with | | | | from your home. |
| the amount of exposure to pet allergens and also | | | | Washing a pet too can lessen allergens. The process |
| allows pets to enjoy outside exposure. | | | | in itself can wash away dander and other protein |
| If you cannot keep the pet outside, the next best | | | | found from pets. Also, pet stores may have |
| thing is to keep it away from the bedroom. It's the | | | | shampoos specifically used to treat allergens. |
| bedroom where you spend the most time. Having | | | | Like treating regular allergies, you can also take |
| the pet outside of the room provides a better | | | | over-the-counter or prescribed drugs. Antihistamines |
| environment for your sleep. | | | | can block leukotrienes, which causes inflammation and |
| Pet beds are places where a dog or cat may spend | | | | other symptoms of allergies. Consult with a doctor |
| the most time. As with any bed, dander and pet | | | | for the right medicine for you. |
| allergens can accumulate. The best way to lessen the | | | | The surest way to prevent pet allergies is to not be |
| allergic effects of pet beds is to simply wash it. | | | | in contact with pets at all. However, for most of us |
| There are even pet bed cleaners that can aid the | | | | that's not an option. The steps here are just a few |
| effects of the pet allergens. The key is to make | | | | ways to help allergy sufferers. Starting with one of |
| sure that the bed remains washed on a regular basis. | | | | them will help you go a long way. |
| Vacuuming the carpets may not reduce pet allergens. | | | | |