Give Me 3 Minutes and I’ll Show You How to Help Cure a Dog Allergy

Dog Allergy and You

by Darrin Reservitz

Are you a dog owner who suddenly developed an allergy to your pet? How heartbreaking! Unfortunately, it is something you definitely have to deal with. You say that the dog is a member of your family and giving her away is absolutely out of the question. You also decide that you are willing to explore the options, look into allergy elimination, and make the necessary sacrifices so long as you and your pet stay together. You utter a spirited declaration that it is going to take more than a dog allergy to make you part with your pet.

With much admiration for your conviction, we furnish you a list of steps you can take to reduce your dog allergy symptoms. Just to get it out of the way though, we have to state that complete avoidance of dogs will work best for your allergy. And now, dodging your dagger looks, we proceed with the list.

Pet • Bathe him frequently, perhaps even twice a week. • Rid your pet of allergens that collect on his coat. Wipe him down or rinse his coat with plain water. Other allergens mixed with even just a little dander can still launch a dog allergy attack in you. • Give your pet a daily brushing and, if possible, spray him with allergy-reducing products. It is best to do your brushing outdoors. • Make sure that your dog’s skin is healthy by giving him the necessary nutrients in his diet and food supplement. • Do not risk your pet breeding and increasing the number of allergen sources. Have him fixed.

Household Maintenance

• Make your bedroom off-limits to the dog. Keep the bedroom door and the air ducts to the bedroom closed. Perhaps you can just resort to using an electric heater. • Limit the dog to uncarpeted sections of the house. Encourage him to stay outdoors. • Vacuum frequently. • Get an air cleaner. Air purifiers and filters are always helpful in allergy elimination. • Carpets attract allergens. If you can afford to, strip your house of carpeting, or regularly steam clean them, along with upholstered furniture. • Launder all sheets and bedding, as well as draperies. Change them frequently. • Keep your pet off the furniture. Wash or wipe down furniture, walls, and floors to remove dander, the primary culprit in dog allergy.

Personal Care

• See your allergist and discuss possible immunotherapy and other dog allergy elimination techniques. • Stock your medicine cabinet with allergy remedies. • Get allergy shots. • Wash your hands thoroughly after touching your dog or any of his things.

It takes some getting used to, but this does make it possible for you to continue living with your pet. Fortunately, your fondness for your dog will greatly help you grin and bear all the trouble and perhaps even perform a miracle and accomplish dog allergy elimination.

About the Author

D. Reservitz is looking to help you find natural allergy cures and natural allergy relief. He runs an informational allergy site at http://allergy-relief-4-u.com/ that gives you inside secrets on allergy relief.

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