What To Do if You're Allergic to Dogs?

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Tip 1 - Enjoy Life with Pets Even if You Have Pet Allergies

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jerry Prestinario | permalink

If you have pet allergies, you no longer have to get rid of your pet; here are some great steps to minimize pet allergies.
Tags: pet allergy, pet allergies, allergies in pets, animal allergies, people with pet allergies, preventing pet allergies

For further reading: http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2010/07/29/enjoy-the-good-life-with-your-pet-even-if-you-have-pet-allergies.aspx ^[1]

Tip 2 - All About Dog Allergies

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Rhonda Wallace | permalink

Learn more from WebMD about allergies to dogs - including causes, symptoms, and treatment - and how to reduce your allergic reaction.
Tags: dog allergies, pet allergies, treating a dog allergy, what is a dog allergy, what is pet dander, dander and allergies, shedding and allergies, hypoallergenic dogs,, antihistamine, decongestant, allergy shots, hepa, air filter, saliva, skin test, RAST, breed

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/allergies/guide/dog-allergies ^[2]

Tip 3 - What to Do If You're Allergic to Your Pet

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Kevin Heneghan | permalink

If you could snap your fingers and make your allergies disappear, youd probably do it in a second. But what if your pet is the cause of your watery eyes, sneezing, and runny nose?
Tags: asthma, allergens, allergies, pet, cat, dog

For further reading: http://www.health.com/health/condition-article/0,,20296550,00.html ^[3]

Tip 4 - Pet Allergies Don't Mean No Pets Article from Dr. Jeff and ProSense

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Coleen Schwan | permalink

Pet Allergies Don't Mean No Pets Article from Dr. Jeff and ProSense

For further reading: http://www.prosensepet.com/Pet-Healthcare/Cat/Health-and-Wellness/Allergy-Relief/Pet-Allergies-Dont-Mean-No-Pets.aspx ^[4]

Tip 5 - Are You Allergic to Your Pet?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Christine Worsham | permalink

Once the diagnosis of a pet allergy is made, a physician will often recommend eliminating the companion animal from the surroundings. Heartbreaking? Yes. Absolutely necessary? Not always.

For further reading: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/are-you-allergic-your-pet ^[5]