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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.

All dogs and cats, regardless of hair length, need to be groomed on a regular basis, not only to keep them looking attractive, but also… and more importantly for allergy sufferers… to minimize the pet-related allergens that trigger reactions.

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.