Getting safe with pet Allergies

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Ah yes! A thousand times I've wondered what I can do if allergic to cats? The obvious answer was always: stay away from them! But if you love cats, I like to know that there are ways to make things much easier.


Are you allergic

Many homeowners do not realize that they are allergic to your pet at first. This allergy should always be diagnosed by an allergist, since the mere presence of a pet at home does not mean it is the animal that causes the symptoms. Many animals are abandoned with no certainty of an accurate diagnosis, ie, specific tests to determine what we are allergic and what not.

To determine which are allergic, the specialist skin tests carried out, consisting of a series of twenty small cuts in the arm on them testing different types of allergens and checking if they produce a skin reaction.
Another way to perform these tests is by blood, with which you get to try more than 500 components allergens. Once you have identified the agent responsible for the allergy treatment begins.

What really causes these allergies?

Many people believe that the problem is the cat hair, but in reality it is glandular secretions of proteins. After his grooming sessions, the cat has dried saliva (rich in these secretions) throughout the hair. Also clear dead skin flakes (dander) throughout the house. Are five times smaller than the house dust particles, so that float in the air for a long time before settling, making it easy to inhale.

What I can do to lessen the risk?

There are two main factors affecting the amount of allergens in your home. First, the upholstery and bedding from home you have, and secondly, if you have your cat outside or inside.

If you can be in, try to limit the amount of time, or keep that only in certain parts of the house. The mattresses, quilts, blankets and upholstery attract allergens, so do not let him sleep on them, no matter how you find your bed comfortable.
Another tip is to spay your cat, castration reduces the Pussycat glandular secretion, so that can decrease your allergic symptoms.

Cleanliness is only the key!

You will have your carpets steam cleaned every three months, so you'd better get used to the idea. Allergens easily adhere to carpets and vacuuming can aggravate the problem because it makes them fly through the air.

Also, be sure to use washable hypoallergenic covers all places of the house, especially in your bed. Wash bedding at least every two weeks at temperatures above 40 °. Keep the windows and doors open for as long as possible to facilitate the departure of allergens and allow circulation of fresh air and fresh.

At the end of the possibilities, you can always consider switching to smooth timber or vinyl sofas and easy to clean you can wash regularly.

What you would say? What is much work? These are small sacrifices to do if you want to stay in good health and about your cocky!

Do not forget that you can buy medication for sore throat and those annoying symptoms of allergy.
Following these recommendations, I think a little bit more you can enjoy the company of your kitten. I have allergies but I love animals in general, I love them and be part of my life ...
If you also have allergies and a mascot you love very much, you know what I'm talking about.