Have you ever sneezed when you get close to a pet? Allergy to pets, especially cats and dogs, is a common type of allergy, accounting for almost 30% of the total allergy. This has also become the reason why many people cannot keep pets. Perhaps unlike many people think, allergy to pets is not due to allergy to cats and dogs’ hair.
You are allergic to dogs. Maybe you are allergic to male dogs.
In fact, we are allergic to dogs, mainly due to the reaction of some special proteins in dog dandruff, urine and saliva, and sometimes other allergens attached to dog hair, rather than the hair itself.
Recently, a new allergen has also been discovered, Thirty percent of dog allergies are thought to be linked to the new allergen, a special protein secreted by the male dog’s prostate gland. Since May 2019, the FDA has approved blood tests for allergies to this protein. If tests find that dogs are allergic to this protein, perhaps a female dog can solve the annoying sneezing and itching problems.
Don’t you know that sterilized dogs will secrete this special protein?
6 Suggestions to Reduce Allergy in Dogs
Allergy to dogs is not uncommon, causing sneezing, nasal mucus, cough and skin pruritus in mild cases, vomiting, palpitation, dyspnea and even death risk in severe cases.
If you love dogs and are ready enough to have a good dog, you will feel a little sad if you are allergic to dogs. Then we can try these ways to minimize the impact of allergy on the body.
1. Necessary tests can be carried out to find out the specific allergens. If it is this special prostate protein, choosing a bitch can avoid allergy. Other allergens from dandruff, saliva and urine can also be used to reduce allergy through the selection of dog breeds. For example, poodles and Schnauzer produce less dandruff.
2. Let children at home more contact with dogs when they are young, is a way to reduce children’s allergy to dogs when they grow up. Of course, we must pay attention to, if parents themselves have serious allergic reactions to dogs, don’t pursue to let children adapt to dogs. Some allergic conditions have genetic tendency, there is no need to take great risks to children’s health.
3. If possible, keep the dog away from the bedroom. If conditions permit, give the dog a bedroom alone, away from his master bedroom, or keep it outdoors (do not encroach on public space) or in the garage if conditions permit.
4. Bathe your dog frequently. The recommended frequency is twice a week.
5. Dogs should be carefully cleaned after leaving the room. It is best not to use carpets, fabric furniture, curtains and other items that are easy to accumulate allergens at home.
6. Use air filters and vacuum cleaners with HEPA filter screens.
Remind me again, if you want to keep pets, you must be prepared to take care of them for a long time, otherwise don’t start.