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Small furry animals need little grooming. They keep themselves and each other scrupulously clean. Being desert animals, native to arid regions of northeastern China and eastern Mongolia, they excrete very little urine and have hardly any odor.

All breeds of rabbits can cause allergic reactions. Their major allergens are derived from the dander or dead skin flakes rabbits shed, the saliva that coats their fur when they self-groom, and their urine. Proportionately, rabbits cause more allergy problems than cats.

Simply put, there are no breeds of dogs or cats that are always allergen-free. Any warm-blooded animal with hair, fur or feathers is capable of causing allergic reactions in humans at home or at work – the list includes: cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, mice and rats.

Being allergic does not necessarily mean that you can’t have a pet or that you must give up one that you already have. Learning more about minimizing pet-related allergens and making some minor adjustments may help to solve your problem. It is frequently possible for allergic persons to live comfortably with a pet if they will make an honest effort and commitment to care for their pet and environment on a regular basis.

Recent studies indicate that you can significantly decrease the amount of pet-related and other airborne allergens in your home by taking certain actions which, depending on the degree of suffering, include grooming your pet regularly to help remove dead hair and dander, periodically cleansing your pet’s hair, fur or feathers, keeping the pet out of your bedroom, clearing the air with a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter, vacuuming with an allergy vacuum cleaner, and keeping house dust to a minimum.

Yes, we know that dogs and some cats might really enjoy a bath… but most owners don’t enjoy giving one. With a small animal they can cleanse it on their lap while watching TV. Our suggestion is to use Allerpet once or twice a week. A side benefit is the beautiful look and feel of the coat from its conditioning and moisturizing agents.

Birds usually keep themselves fairly clean. Most will preen or thoroughly clean their feathers – even very long tail feathers when present – by pulling them, one at a time, through their bills. Some birds will artfully twist and contort themselves so their bills reach all body parts except their heads, napes and throats. In addition to grooming the plumage, birds also spread oil from their preen gland, located near the base of the tail, onto their feathers to help waterproof them.