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Allergies to Pets
URL: http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/allergies_to_pets/

Description:
This tip sheet provides an overview of human allergies to pets and offers suggestions for reducing allergy symptoms. Suggestions include creating a household allergy-free zone, using air cleaners, regular bathing of pets, and allergy shots and other treatments. The article notes that "[c]ontrary to popular belief, there are no 'non-allergenic' breeds of dogs or cats; even hairless breeds may be highly allergenic." Includes a downloadable brochure. From the Humane Society of the United States.

LII Topics: Allergy, Diseases & Conditions, General Resources, Pets

Publisher:
The Humane Society of the United States

Extra Keywords
dogs cats dander

LII Database Information:
Record 27159 created by Jennifer English on 11/11/2008
Last modification on 11/18/2008
Published: 11/27/2008  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/27159

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