Struggling With Pet Allergies? ---Suggestions For Reducing Allergens Of 4 Popular Pets

If it's true that animals belong outside, there
are 70 million households in the United States
alone that didn't get the memo. But living with
an animal indoors means a ton more allergy
triggers than usual. Here are steps you can
take to minimize pet allergens from 4 of todays'
most popular pets.

Birds---There is no way to escape the fact that
you will have more dust than a home without a
bird just through their normal daily
activities.. They also eliminate food very
quickly and can produce fecal material and urine
more than 30 times each day.

Keep the bottom of the cage lined with clean
paper. Changing it so that it is always mostly
clean will prevent mold growth on food and
excrement. Keeping the paper clean will also
minimize the amount of waste that can dry and
become airborne.

Powder-down birds are notorious for the amount
of dust they produce. Powder-down birds include
the African Grey, Cockatiel, Cockatoo, and some
Macaws.

Misting your bird daily will also help wash away
the excess dust and invisible dander from their
skin. Some birds prefer a bowl of water that
they can splash in and clean themselves. Observe
their reaction and determine which method your
bird likes best.

It is rare that the feathers cause allergic
reactions but rather the protein in dander,
urine, and saliva that is such a potent
allergen. A completely cleaning of the cage once
a month can kill pathogens that can cause
problems for you and your bird.

Dogs---The adage that a dog is man's (woman's)
best friend is borne out by the fact that there
are over 78.2 million owned dogs in the United
States according to the American Pet Products
Association completed in 2012.

Brushing your dog regularly outdoors is one of
the best ways to reduce allergens. Even though
hair is not an allergen the dander (dead skin
flakes), dried saliva, and urine are, and they
can all become attached to your pet's hair.
Regular brushing outside can really help lower
the number of allergens that can become airborne
inside.

Although labor-intensive, this is good for you
and your pooch because eliminating the allergens
can keep you and your pooch healthier. Before you
start any regimen, check with your veterinarian,
otherwise you may do more harm than good.

Cats---For whatever reason, cats cause more
allergies in humans than most other pets. This
has been attributed to their extremely potent
urine. In the wild the smell is designed to ward
off predators. In captivity it can and often
does ward off friends and family. The Fel d1
protein found in their urine, dander, and saliva
continues to cause major grief for those with
allergies.

Praise your cat when he uses the litter box and
reward his good behavior by cleaning as soon as
it's done. Cats have an incredibly keen sense of
smell as well as being very particular. A
clean-smelling litter box will encourage good
behavior.. Keeping it clean will also prevent
waste from drying and become available to cause
symptoms when inhaled.

Ferrets---These funny characters are becoming
increasingly popular as pets. They are smart and
have shown themselves to be capable of being
trained to use a litter box.

It is the ferrets' musky smell that often causes
problems for those with allergies. This odor is
produced by the sebaceous and scent glands and
many find it really offensive.

Neutering and spaying can greatly decrease the
smell. In females this procedure comes close to
completely eliminating the smell, and in males
it makes it much less noticeable.

Keep the cage clean by disinfecting it once a
week. Keeping their bedding laundered is a great
way to keep the air smelling fresher.


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