Dog Allergies

Are you a pet owner who thinks that you may be allergic to your dog?  If you are, you may be looking for guidance.  After all, there is nothing worse than realizing that you are allergic to your beloved pet or pets.

One of the first things that you will want to do is make sure that you do have a pet allergy.  Sometimes, the symptoms of having a pet allergy can be caused by other allergies or by another medical illness, such as the flu or the common cold.  

Those who suffer from pet allergies may experience a runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, postnasal drip, develop a skin rash, or have difficultly breathing. 

If you experience severe allergy symptoms or if you would like conformation that you do have a pet allergy, schedule a visit with a healthcare professional.

As for how you can go about treating your pet allergies that are due to your dog, you can remove the dog from your home.  If you are unable to do so or if you choose not to, you will want to see if you can find it a good home.  Friends or family members who are willing to take your pet are often considered the best option.  Even if you want to keep your dog with you, there are still a number of steps that you can take to seek relief from some common dog allergy symptoms.

The best way to limit your allergy symptoms that can be attributed to your dog is to keep your dog or dogs out of your bedroom.  The bedroom is the room where we spend most of our time.  For that reason, your dog or dogs should be kept out of your bedroom.  

Doing so, may limit the number of irritating symptoms you display.  It may also help to get you a good night of sleep.  In addition to the bedroom, it is also important to examine other rooms that you may spend a good portion of your time.  Consider keeping your dog or dogs out of that room as well.

Another great tip involves not letting your dog or dogs climb on your furniture.  This is particularly important if you like to lie down on your couch or rest in a reclining chair.  You do not want to have pet dander and hair in your face.  If you must, covers can be used.  

There are a number of cloth style covers that can be used.  They are a great alternative to the unattractive plastic covers.  With that in mind, should you use cloth covers, be sure to wash them every few days or when too much pet hair accumulates.

Investing in an air purifier is another way that you can seek relief from a dog allergy, without having to find a new home for your beloved pet.  Air purifiers work by eliminating air particles, including pet dander. 

 It is best if you search online for air purifiers that are designed to help those with allergies.  These air purifiers can easily be found with a standard internet search.  Also, HEPA air filters and HEPA air purifiers are known for their amazing results.

Vacuuming as much as possible is another way to manage the symptoms that you may be experiencing due to having a dog allergy.  In addition to vacuuming often, be sure to take a good, close look at the vacuum cleaner you are using.  

There are now vacuum cleaners that use HEPA filters and they come highly rated and recommended.  In fact, there are even some vacuum cleaners that are targeted towards and marketed towards pet owners.  You should examine these vacuum cleaners.

The above mentioned steps are a few of the many steps that you can take to seek relief from allergies that you may be suffering due to close contact with your dog.  As reminder, a doctor may be able to prescribe you prescription medication or recommend over-the-counter products that may work just as well.  With that said, remember that treating allergies, especially pets allergies, naturally is usually much safer.
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Dog Allergy Relief

If you think your dog is the cause of sneezing, coughing, and watering eyes, chances are you are allergic the dander that it is constantly shedding.  What do you do now?

One of the best ways to manage allergies and reduce symptoms is to avoid the trigger. 

And one of the most common triggers for those suffering from allergic reactions to pets is the protein in the dander that they are constantly shedding.

If your pet goes outside for any length of time, you are also probably being exposed to mold and mildew spores, seasonal pollen, dust, and anything else that can hitch a ride in on their coats.

One shake once they are indoors, and voila, your air is filled with all kinds of allergens. Once these particles are all mixed together in the air and being inhaled by you, who really knows for sure which one is responsible for your symptoms.

The most reliable way to literally clear the air is to filter it with a high efficiency particle arresting (or HEPA) filter that can remove airborne particulates as small as .3 microns.

The Pet Dander Air Purifier from PurerAir.com offers 4 filters for particles including a HEPA.  Not only can these filters remove dog-related allergens, but those that originate both indoors and outdoors.

See how you can get relief from your dog allergies at http://purerair.com/pet_dander_air_purifier.html

Take good care,

Debbie Davis, President

PurerAir.com

(800) 997-2989  

Allergic To Your Dog?

If you share your home with a dog but are bothered by allergy symptoms whenever your pooch is near, there is a good chance that you are allergic to your dog.

Before total panic sets in, there are potentially many other allergens that might be working to rev up allergy symptoms. But let’s talk about the dog first.

Most people who are allergic to dogs are super sensitive to the protein in the dander that they shed. Dander is a fact of life with any warm-blooded animal, and is minute particles of dead skin that drop off when it is replaced by newer, healthier skin.

The dander is harmless to anyone whose body is not sensitive to it. But unfortunately this dander is a food source for another potent allergen---dust mites.

The additional dander from a dog can increase the dust mite population which can also cause an escalation in symptoms---mainly sneezing, watering eyes, runny nose, and congestion.

Keeping pet bedding laundered, the floors vacuumed, your dog well groomed and fed with a healthy diet are all important steps to take to decrease the amount of pet-related allergens in your home.

You can also reduce your exposure to these triggers by filtering your air with a high efficiency particle arresting (HEPA) filter that is specifically designed to eliminate particles. By definition this type of filter must be able to remove 99.97% of airborne particulates that .3 microns or greater in size.

So even though your main focus is dog particles such as hair, fur, and dander, this filter will also remove more normal allergy triggers such as household dust and even seasonal pollen.

PurerAir.com offers an air purifier that can help you enjoy your dog more and sneeze less by drastically reducing the pet allergens in your air.

See it now at http://purerair.com/pet_dander_air_purifier.html

Take good care,

Debbie Davis, President
PurerAir.com
(800) 997-2989

Managing Dog Allergies

If you have a dog that causes you to sneeze, grow congested, or get watery eyes whenever you are up close and personal with it, chances are you are allergic to your dog.

Most people who have this reaction to their pooch are allergic to the protein found in the dander.

Dander is the name for the minute particles of dead skin that are constantly falling off of your dog, and going airborne directly as it shakes, plays, runs, or jumps. Dander can also create a vicious cycle because once it falls to the floor or other surfaces, normal activities or even a gentle air current can send these potent particles into the air making them available for you to inhale.

This whole process will continue as long as you have your dog because it is the body’s natural way of replacing the old with the new. Nothing will get rid of the dander in your home totally, but continually filtering the air to remove it will greatly reduce the number of the allergens in the air, and will make a huge and positive difference in how you feel when you spend time with your dog.

PurerAir.com offers the Pet Dander Air Purifier which is designed for those with allergies. It will remove these microscopic flakes from your air. See it now at http://purerair.com/pet_dander_air_purifier.html

Happy Valentine's Day!

Debbie Davis, President
PurerAir.com
(800) 997-2989