Friday, August 23, 2013

Try Hypoallergenic Dog Beds As A Solution To Pet Allergies

By Tara Daniels


People are often afflicted by various environmental allergies. Hay fever, allergies to certain chemicals and dyes, and food allergies cause problems for humans every day. However, many people are just now realizing that animals can have these same allergies. Doctors and animals associations are beginning to report that pet allergies and the number of animals suffering from allergies is steadily increasing. An effective solution to this maddening problem is using hypoallergenic dog beds in your home.

Many are confused by what hypoallergenic means, but the definition is simple. It means that an item is made from materials that do not cause allergic reactions. Pet bedding and some human bedding that are made from common synthetic materials are known to cause horrible reactions. Simply put, these materials do not.

This type of bedding helps to relieve allergies by using a blend of natural and organic materials. This reduces the likelihood of you and your pet reacting negatively to the allergens. An allergic reaction such as atopy usually depends on how susceptible your pet is when he or she is exposed to allergens. Unfortunately, allergens tend to build up in any bedding that is not hypoallergenic.

Some pet owners believe that you can rid the home of allergens by cleaning and washing pet bedding, however that is untrue. Doing so is just a temporary fix to a repeated problem. After the bedding had been infested with allergens, they can be spread throughout the home and get on places that the pet frequents. This can affect humans too because people are known to have allergic reactions to dust mites. That is why it is so important to use hypoallergenic bedding. The ability to resist these problems is worth it. By doing this, you will make your home feel comfortable for you and your dogs.

Hypoallergenic bedding is made from organic buckwheat hulls, hemp, cotton, and green fiber, which is just recycled plastic. What is so special about these materials? Other than the fact that they are resistant to allergens, these materials, especially hemp, are tear resistant and can resist damage caused by the sun and mildew.

Some beds are made out of wool fleece. This organic material has a natural resistant to dust mites, mildew, and mold. Wool fleece is also known for its resistance to bacteria that causes bad odors. Most times, these materials are treated with lanolin. Lanolin helps protect your dogs' and cats' skin from fleas.

Because of the growing popularity of hypoallergenic material, pet beds are not difficult to find. Some animals suffer from a very specific allergy so vets will recommend a certain type of bedding. In those cases, most of the vets will carry that product in their clinic. If not, they will refer you to a store that does.

Hypoallergenic dog beds can cost as little as twenty-five dollars or be very expensive, depending on the type of material they are made from. The best thing about these beds is that they are eco-friendly and can be found at most pet stores or online retailers. They are great investments even if your animals are not prone to allergies.




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