Dog Allergens - Most people think that dog allergy sufferers are allergic to animal hair, but this is not the case. They are actually allergic to dog allergens that are secreted by oil glands and shed with dander (dead skin cells). These allergens are also found in canine saliva and urine.

In the past, doctors would often recommend that patients dealing with dog allergies get rid of their dogs. While this may have caused some of the dog allergies to clear up, it also caused many a broken heart. Humans can become very attached to their canine companions, and most would do just about anything to avoid having to give them away. Also, getting rid of your dog to clear up dog allergies is not likely to solve the problem, as dog allergens can be found everywhere, including in the homes of people who don’t own pets.

No matter what kind of dog you have, taking good care of him can help to alleviate some of your dog allergies and symptoms. By making sure your dog is bathed and groomed faithfully, you will rid him of large amounts of dander therefore reducing dog allergies. By reducing the allergens, you reduce your dog allergy symptoms.

If you are a dog allergy sufferer and a dog lover, it is possible for you to own a dog and not be in constant allergy-related misery. Consider choosing a breed that may be less of an irritant to your dog allergies. Or, if you fall in love with a dog that makes you sneeze like crazy, be diligent about keeping him and your house clean and free of dog allergens. These measures should help to ensure that just about any dog allergy sufferer can be given the opportunity to share his or her life with a canine companion with out suffering from dog allergies.

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