Managing Pet Allergies---5 Ways To Reduce Allergy Symptoms Despite Pets

Pet allergies are most usually triggered by the
dander that warm-blooded animals shed. This a
natural part of their growth and development,
but large amounts of it in your air can keep you
from enjoying your pet. Here are 5 things you
can do today to manage your pet allergies and
enjoy your pet more.

Create A Pet-Free Zone---We both know this is
easier said than done, but it can really mean
the difference between keeping your pet and
enjoying it, or being miserable all the time and
possibly having to find a new home for it.

The clean space will have less pet-related
stuff on surfaces and in the air. Being able to
relax here will give your body some down time
that it needs to rejuvenate. It will also let
you relax emotionally because you know that you
are less likely to have a flare-up because the
air has fewer triggers.

Clean Frequently---With a warm-blooded pet you
are never going to get rid of all of the hair,
dander, and fur. But with regular and thorough
cleaning to can greatly reduce the number of
allergens which will give you relief from
symptoms.

Bathe Your Pet---In some cases this works well,
but you will have to decide whether this is a
feasible option based on your individual pet.
Consulting with a veterinarian before you begin
bathing is crucial.

Bathing your pet can sometimes lessen the
amount of dander it shed. And since it is the
protein in the dander that is such a potent
allergy trigger, anything you can do to get rid
of it is worth a try.

The right kind of cleanser and the frequency
are crucial to your pet's health. Using the
wrong kind of product can cause health problems
for your pet, and can make the dander situation
worse.

Some pets will object to this regimen more than
others. So you will have to weigh the possible
benefits against your pet's possible disdain for
baths.

Wash Bedding Regularly---Dander is a food
source for dust mites. So it is crucial that you
keep your bed linens laundered as well as your
pet's special blanket, rug, and/or bedding.

These should be washed at temperatures that
exceed 160 degrees Fahrenheit in order to kill
mites. Washing the linens gives double benefits
(in addition to clean sheets!). Reducing the
dander reduces the food source for mites, and
since dust mites are also an allergen you are
successfully eliminating two of the most potent
indoors allergens known.

Use A HEPA Air Cleaner---Using an air purifier
with a HEPA (an abbreviation for high efficiency
particle arresting) filter is an effective, low
maintenance, and non-invasive way to eliminate
airborne particulates.

As its name suggests, it is highly efficient at
removing airborne particles. In order to be
designated as a HEPA it must be able to trap
99,997 out of every 10,000 airborne particulates
that are .3 microns or greater.

The really good thing about this type of
filtration is that not only will it remove
pet-related pollutants such as dander, and hair;
but it will also remove more normal indoor
irritants such as dust, dust mites, mold and
mildew spores, seasonal pollens as well as
airborne bacteria and viruses.

Taking these 5 steps will minimize the
allergens in your air, improve your quality of
life, and give you more quality time to enjoy
your pet.. And being able to reduce your
symptoms allows you to enjoy your pet more. And
that's a win win situation for all!

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