Allergies to Pets

Do I Have to Part With My Pet If I Have Pet Allergies? -- Aaaaaaachoo! Sneezing? Wheezing? Nose runny, eyes itchy? You may be suffering from the common cold. But if the condition has been hanging on for two weeks, or more, you may be suffering from an allergy as opposed to a cold. Your doctor may be the only one who can conclude if you are experiencing an allergic reaction.

Got Allergies? How to Choose a Hypoallergenic Dog -- For people that love dogs, yet have allergic reactions to them, there is a simple alternative. If you can't do without a four legged friend, choosing a hypoallergenic dog is the best alternative. For those who are scratching their heads, a hypoallergenic dog is not a special breed of dogs.

Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds and Hypoallergenic Dogs -- There are dogs, and then there are hypoallergenic dog breeds that provide hypoallergenic dogs. That is to say, not all dogs are created equal!

National Study Shows Dog and Cat Allergens are Universally Present in U.S. Homes -- Scientists at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), one of the National Institutes of Health, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have found that detectable levels of dog and cat allergens are universally present in U.S. homes. Although allergen levels were considerably higher in homes with an indoor dog or cat, levels previously associated with an increased risk of allergic sensitization were common even in homes without the pets.