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Pet Allergies? Treat Yourself, Not Your Pet. Here’s Why.

For many, pets are an essential part of life; there’s no ifs, and, or buts about having a dog, cat, hamster, or other favorite pet at home or on the farm. Realizing you, or a member of your family, have a pet allergy can put a big damper on these dreams and your lifestyle.

Myth buster: It’s not the animals’ fur that causes symptoms. It’s their dander – or flaky skin – that can end up in the fur as well as in their saliva that cause your allergic reaction. When exposed, those who are allergic can experience:

 

Watery, red and/or itchy eyes

Nasal and sinus congestion

Sneezing or runny nose

Skin rash

Exacerbated asthma

After doing an allergy prick testing for inhalation panel, one can point out if they have a pet allergy or not. Avoiding the pets altogether is the only way out if you have a pet allergy. For those who can’t do without their favorite pet, then treating the cause of your allergy with allergen immunotherapy   can build tolerance to the pets or develop immunity to the pets, but this process will take time. Talk to your allergist about it as and this can provide benefits beyond symptom relief.

Immunotherapy works by slowly introducing your body to your offending allergens. Over time, doses increase until tolerance is built, usually taking three to five years. There are two forms of immunotherapy for pet allergies – allergy shots and allergy drops. It’s a safe, effective, and affordable option for treating not only pet allergy, but other environmental allergies too if you have them. Its cost effective and long-lasting

Trying to manage your animal allergy symptoms can be expensive. A variety of products are available to try to eliminate symptoms and the amount of dander in the home, including:

 

Antihistamines

Vacuum and vacuum bags

Special shampoos .

Cleaning supplies

These measures will be needed, as long as you have exposure to animals, to help keep symptoms and dander under control. When you treat the cause of your allergy, your body is trained to not react to pet dander, so the results can be long-lasting. Typically, treatment takes 3-5 years to complete – a short-term cost for long-lasting results.

New opportunities

When you build broad tolerance to your pet allergies, you can be around not only your pet, but other animals of the same species too. Imagine the opportunities that arise when you have the ability to be around a variety of pets:

Pet sitting

Visiting friends or family who have pets at home

New job opportunities: veterinary services, farming, pet grooming.