Pet allergies are a condition when an individual’s immune system overreacts when exposed to any breed of pets. The pets may include dog, cat, rats, mice and rabbits. Certain individuals that develop allergies from these animals have a reaction when they touch or are in the presence of these pets. The symptoms of pet allergies [...]

What would you do if an allergist has verified that the cause of your sneezing, watery eyes, runny nose, head ache and fatigue is your beloved canine friend? What would you do if the allergic reaction would develop into a full grown asthma? You love your pet and you enjoy its company. Eliminating the dog [...]

by Patricia Hannah Pets are said to benefit their owners’ health in many ways. Some of the mentioned health benefits of caring for pet animals include decreased levels of blood fats and cholesterol in the bloodstream, slowing of heart rate, lowering of blood pressure, and stress reduction. But the health of pet owners also faces [...]

According to a recent report, between six and ten million people (that’s approximately two percent of the population!) in the United States are allergic to cats or exhibit symptoms of cat allergy. However, people often misunderstand these symptoms. Majority believe that cat allergy are caused by allergens from the fur or cat dander (scales of [...]

If you suffer from allergies and your in the market for a new dog, it would make sense that you look for a dog that is hypoallergenic. Be aware though that no dog is 100% hypoallergenic, and some are just basically considered low allergy dogs. A hypoallergenic dog will typically shed a lot less hair [...]