Dog hair allergy
The dog hair allergy occurs significantly less frequently than the allergy to cat hair. The mechanism of allergy development is similar in both forms. Also here the allergy is actually directed against a protein from the saliva or superficial scales of the dog.
It gets into the coat and can be spread over it or even dissolve into the air we breathe. In dogs, there are some species that are completely free of the allergenic protein. Long-haired breeds, for example, have a much lower potential for triggering allergies.
Again, the most common immediate symptoms are rhinitis, itching, eye itching and rashes. Today, there are many different treatment options for dog hair allergy. In addition to medicinal methods, hyposensitization can also be used. The editorial staff recommends the article: Dog hair allergy
Animal hair allergy in children
Children are particularly often affected by animal hair allergies. There are several factors which can influence the development of the allergy positively or negatively. For children, it is important to recognize and treat the allergy so that no allergic asthma develops as a result.
Desensitization is also a good and important therapy alternative for children. One factor that influences the development of allergies is the duration of the breastfeeding process in infancy. Longer breastfeeding in the first months of life can positively influence the immune system in this respect.
Subsequently, it is important to feed the child food that leads to allergies in many people.In many cases, it is positive to expose the child to a variety of allergens before the child can develop an allergy. A proven negative influence on the development of the animal hair allergy is cigarette smoke, which is in the air for example from parents. Learn more about this under: Allergies in children
Which animals are suitable for me in case of an animal hair allergy?
In principle, allergies are very different from person to person and can vary greatly from breed to breed. If an allergy is confirmed by experience or an allergy test at the doctor’s, the only remaining options are to do without a pet or to purchase a so-called “hypoallergenic” animal. Animals without hair are the best alternative.
This can for example exist nevertheless the desire for a dog, a cat or another hairy animal, different races should be examined in the animal trade and possible allergic reactions be tested. Different breeds of dogs and cats have a slower change of coat and therefore also a lower spread of the allergenic protein. Even long-haired animals have a significantly lower overall hair loss.
However, hypoallergenic animals are no alternative for severe allergy sufferers. Even hamsters, mice, guinea pigs or rabbits can sometimes cause severe allergies. Even if so far only an allergy against cat hair exists, the probability is high that after the acquisition of a dog also against dog hair allergies develop.
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- Turtles,
- Fish,
- Lizards,
- Budgerigars and canaries.
