Pet Dander Allergies--5 Ways To Minimize Symptoms

Even though pet dander is invisible, your body doesn't have to see it to know it's there.  The protein that it contains is one of the most potent allergens known and can  cause continuous symptoms.

 The aggravating symptoms are usually triggered by warm-blooded pets such as dogs, cats, birds, ferrets and other cuddly fur balls. So if you know you have allergies fish make nice pets without the dander. But if you've already fallen in love with something other than fish, here are 5 ways to minimize the symptoms your pet causes.

 Keep Cleaning---Pets give a lot of love, and in return those of us who love them unconditionally know that there will be more clean up involved.

 You will know how often you need to clean based on how much dust your friend creates. Remember to avoid dry cleaning (dusting, sweeping) and opt for cleaning with water.

 Pet bedding can also attract dust mites.  These don't care who the owner of the dander is. Wash any area rugs weekly. Use window coverings that can we washed or wiped down to keep particulates from accumulating.

 Limit piles because they create extra surface area where dust can and will settle. Keep knick-knacks to a minimum for the same reason. Reducing these 2 things alone will cut down greatly on what you have to clean each week.

 Keep The Numbers Low---Don't let a big heart get you in over your head.. So the temptation is to save every pooch with big eyes. Ultimately that is not the best thing for either of you.

 Too many animals often equals too much dander as well. This will eventually make it hard for you to breathe, often forcing the owner to place pets in a new home or a shelter. And that's hard on everyone. You can't explain your decision to your pet. This is a case where more is not better.

 Consider Baths---Always check with the veterinarian before implementing a bath regimen. However, this can often drastically reduce the amount of hair, dander, dust, and/or feathers that is available for your pet to send into the air.

 Use Allergy-Friendly Furnishings---What's this you are probably wondering? It's using furniture and accessories that allow particles to fall to the floor. Smooth surfaces rather than woven are best.

 Opt for furniture that is not upholstered (fabric).  Woven material hold particles and are difficult to clean thoroughly.  Normal use will send particles into the air, and fabrics generally cannot be cleaned easily or cheaply.

 Flooring choices include area rugs, linoleum, tile, slate and other non-porous surfaces. Avoid wall-to-wall carpet because it is hard to clean thoroughly, and in between cleanings it allows a tremendous number of particulates and odors to accumulate.

 The slightest amount of movement on the carpet will cause the particles to go airborne and available for you to inhale. This can become a vicious cycle which can cause allergy symptoms to be continuous.

 Filter The Air----Regardless of how careful you are, and how many steps you take to minimize the allergens generated by pets and other normal indoor activities, you will still have more than you want in your air.

 The most reliable way to eliminate them consistently and effectively is to use multiple-sized filters to eliminate them from the air. Pre-filters are effective yet inexpensive ways to remove visible particulates.

 The high efficiency particle arresting or HEPA filter is an excellent fit for microscopic particles like dander, mold and mildew spores, and dust mites. Designed to eliminate 99,997 out of every 10,000 particles that are .3 microns or larger, it is the best filter for the job.

This is the type of filtration that hospitals use because it's only by-product is fresh air. Avoid those units that produce any amount of ozone or ionized particles. Experts can't seem to agree about if and how much is safe for living things.

Love your pet and lose the dander with help from the Pet Dander Air Purifier from PurerAir.com See it now at http://purerair.com/pet_dander_air_purifier.html

Take good care,

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

Pets And Indoor Air

If you’ re like me, until you have opened your heart and your home to a pet, you just don’t get what all the fuss is about.

But if you love a warm-blooded pet (such as a dog, cat, bird, bunny, or ferret) you understand that there must be a workable solution that allows you to enjoy your pet without sacrificing healthy air quality.

All warm-blooded creatures shed dead skin cells to make way for newer healthier skin that is better able to protect its body from disease and infection.  

This dander is a potent allergen that can exacerbate allergies, asthma and other respiratory conditions and can also cause the onset of asthma and allergies where none existed.

Keeping the air clear not only provides a healthy lifestyle for humans but for pets as well.  Birds, for instance, have incredibly small air passages and air that is thick with dander and other airborne particles can clog their air passages and shorten their life span.

The best way to clear the air continuously and reliably is to filter the air with a high efficiency particle arresting (HEPA) filter.  This type of filter is designed to remove airborne particles that are .3 microns or larger with 99.97 efficiency.

The benefit of this type of filter is that it does not care about the source of the particles.  So even though you may be most concerned about the particles from your pet, there are other common indoor particulates that are also present and can cause problems.

These particles include common household dust, dust mites, seasonal pollen, mold and mildew spores, as well as airborne viruses and bacteria.  Being able to take out all of these pollutants is the best solution for pets and humans.

PurerAir.com offers the Pet Dander Air Purifier that can clean 1500 square feet 24 hours a day every day.  See it now at http://purerair.com/pet_dander_air_purifier.html

Take good care,

Debbie Davis, President

PurerAir.com

(800) 997-2989

Pet Dander Allergies -- 3 Frequent Symptoms

If you are allergic to your pet, chances are it is a warm-blooded one such as a cat, dog, bird, ferret, or bunny.  These animals produce dead skin flakes that contain a protein that is one of the most potent allergens known.

This same protein is found in their saliva, and dried urine.  So this allergen can be hard to escape. 

How do you know if you are allergic?  The body reacts by trying to flush out this allergen as it does when it perceives a substance to be harmful.

Sneezing is one of the first signs of problems.  Since the skin and other dried body fluids reduce to particles they are easily inhaled.  Once this happens the body tries to eject these particulates with forceful exhalation known as sneezing.

Coughing happens once the irritants have gotten down the throat and on towards the lungs.  Once again the body tries to get rid of these triggers by forcing air out of the lungs and airways.
Congestion is triggered when histamines are released in response to allergens.  They cause additional fluids to be produced in the nasal passages to try to wash out the irritants.

And even though the body means well, it can miserable to live through all of these changes.  A fasting acting medication such as an antihistamine can work once the symptoms start to appear.

One of the best ways to minimize the number of flare-ups and their intensity is to constantly remove the number of particulates in the air.  A high efficiency particle arresting (or HEPA) is the best type of filter for the job.  It can remove 99,997 out of every 10,000 particles that are .3 microns or larger.

PurerAir.com offers the Pet Dander Air Purifier as an ongoing solution to the problem.  See it now at http://purerair.com/pet_dander_air_purifier.html

Take good care,

Debbie Davis, President

PurerAir.com
(800) 997-2989

Pet Dander And Allergies

Pet dander is the dead skin that flakes off continually to make room for newer, healthier skin. This is a natural process for every warm blooded animal, and helps their bodies be more able to ward off disease and infection.

Unfortunately, for many people who suffer with allergies and asthma, the protein in dander can cause horrific reactions. And whereas this is never good, it is even tougher to experience when the dander results from a dog, cat, bird, or bunny that you love.

The production of dander will last for as long as you have your pet. And even though bathing, proper diet, and good health will help minimize it, depending on your sensitivity to it, it doesn’t take much to trigger symptoms that range from irritating to debilitating.

The best way to reduce allergy symptoms is to minimize the allergen. And the best way to do that is to continually filter it from the air. 24 hour filtration with a high efficiency particle arresting filter is one of the most efficient, and non-invasive ways to deal with dander.

Because HEPA filtration will take out particles as small as .3 microns in size, it will also remove other allergens such as dust, dust mites, and pollen.

Love your pet and lose the dander with the Pet Dander Air Purifier from PurerAir.com at http://purerair.com/pet_dander_air_purifier.html

Take good care,

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

Pet Allergy Solution from PurerAir.com

For many of us, pets make a house a home.

But if you have sensitivity or allergies that result from protein in pet dander, it can make loving a pet pretty difficult.

Dander is dead skin that flakes off of every warm-blooded animal. So regardless of whether you have a cat, dog, bird, hamsters, bunnies, or ferrets, they all have dander. And dander is sticky stuff.

Not only will this protein-rich, allergy-triggering substance called dander stick to pet hair, but to other more normal household pollutants such as dust, mold and mildew spores, and any other particles floating in your air.

These floating bomb shells make this irritant easy to inhale. This often triggers sneezing, coughing, congestion, watering eyes and other symptoms that can range from annoying to debilitating.

But by removing these airborne particles and the dander, you can effectively clear the air of not just the dander but other potential airborne triggers. The portable HEPA (or high efficiency particle arresting) air purifier from PurerAir.com can keep your air free of dander continuously.

See the air purifier that can help you keep your pet allergies under control now at http://purerair.com/pet_dander_air_purifier.html

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