What Do I Do If I Have An Allergy To My Pet?

If you love animals and want to include them as family members, surely one question is lurking in your mind: what should I do if I suddenly discover that I have an allergy to my pet? Don’t despair, we will tell you how to deal with the issue in the best possible way.

Avoid hasty decisions

If you or a member of your family has allergies to the pet in the house, the first thing you should do is not to make rash decisions.

It is very likely that your doctor, very blatantly, advises you to get rid of the pet in question. Do not rush. Ask other professionals for their opinion. Nothing that is done in a rash way usually ends up well. First, you must make sure that your pet is causing your allergy. 

If this is confirmed, there are measures to be taken that, despite the situation, can facilitate the coexistence, in the same house, between your beloved pet and you.

I have my pet’s allergy. What do I do?

There are a number of measures that can be taken so that allergic people and pets can live under the same roof. Like for example:

• Prevent the pet from entering the room of the person who has the allergy;
• Dispose of rugs or any similar objects that may accumulate  hair. Do not leave blankets, cloths or screens within reach of the animal, nor allow it to climb onto the sofa;
• Do not play with your pet, effusively, indoors and wash your hands well after touching them;
• Use an air purifier with a HEPA filter at home.

Other Measures to Prevent Allergy to Pets

In addition,  there are a number of actions that contribute to reduce the possibility of having allergies, but in no way should they be performed by allergic people.

In this case, it  is advisable to ask for help from family or friends who do not have this problem. Or, if you can afford it, hire someone to do these tasks. Such as:

•  Thoroughly clean the house;
• Carefully sanitize the place where the pet sleeps;
• Bathe and brush your pet’s teeth at least once a week. It is advisable that these activities take place outside the home. It is necessary to carefully choose the appropriate shampoo so as not to damage the animal’s skin and not aggravate the problem. In such cases, a good option is to always consult a veterinarian.

A product to reduce allergens present in pet skin

In addition, there are products that are harmless to pets and can visibly reduce allergy. These are topical lotions that, when applied once a week on the animal’s skin, reduce the presence of allergens.

Besides, they rehydrate the epidermis and keep the animals’ skin in good condition. Consult a veterinarian if you have any questions you may have about this product, and the most correct way to apply it. 

Pet Allergy Information

There is a belief that what causes the allergy is the animal’s hair. However, in fact, birds can also cause this harm, as they have feathers.

The fact is that some humans are allergic to some proteins present in pets,  which are found in dandruff, skin peels, saliva, urine and which can easily accumulate in the animal’s fur.

Also, if you have asthma, you are more likely to be allergic to pets.

In any case, always consult a specialist so that he can give you the most appropriate treatment for your allergy.

Do not deprive yourself or your children from the company of a pet

Certainly, with good predisposition and a lot of patience,  allergic people and pets can live happily under the same roof.

If you have children or plan to have children,  remember that babies who grow up with pets are much less at risk of developing pet allergies when they are adults.

So don’t deprive yourself or them from the company of furry friends.