When one perceives signs of allergy, one should not at first blame the animal. It is best to take the time to take an allergy test in order to determine more precisely what triggers your symptoms. If it is really an allergy to animals, you will have to take into account that you are not allergic to hair, but a protein secreted by the sweat or sebaceous glands. This protein is also present in urine, sweat, dandruff and saliva, which explains why a cat is more allergenic than a dog since, by licking it, he smears his hair of allergens. The latter are then found suspended in the air.

If your allergies are not too disturbing and you decide to keep an with you, it is possible to try to reduce the factors responsible for the appearance of symptoms. Here’s how:

  • create an area to which the animal does not have access, such as your bedroom;
  • regularly wash your bedding (pillows and mattress) or replace it. You can use a plastic cover to prevent allergens from impregnating your mattress;
  • use hypoallergenic bags for the vacuum cleaner, as they have a high level of particule conservation;
  • always wash your hands after touching your pet;
  • wash your pet frequently and brush him outside or, even better, ask a family member who is not allergic to do so for you;
  • clean the litter or cage daily;
  • use recommended sprays such as Allerpet/D on the fur. They fix the allergenic particules on the animal;
  • cover your pet’s bed with a blanket that you will wash very often;
  • eliminate the carpets and remplace them with wooden floors.

These few tips will improve the quality of life for people with allergies who live with an animal. Attention! For those who want to adopt one, first check if you or a family member suffer from allergies by taking the time to do a test, for example, by having a friend’s pet in your home for a few days. If you discover allergies and still decide to adopt a pet, then you will need to be aware of your responsibility to ensure the well-being of this companion throughout his life, and even if your allergies, they will not abandon yo…

DID YOU KNOW? It is estimated that 15% of the population is allergic to dogs or cats. Despite everything, a third of these people choose to live with a pet. The benefits that it provides seem to outweigh the unpleasant symptoms caused by allergies.