Hypoallergenic pets - which pets are suitable for allergy sufferers
The unfavorable ecological situation and the peculiarities of the modern lifestyle have led to an increase in the percentage of people suffering from allergies. The disease causes many inconveniences to pet lovers. Hypoallergenic breeds could be an ideal solution for them, but not everything is so simple here.
Are there hypoallergenic animals?
Many people believe that the main source of allergies is animal fur - this is not entirely true. Various factors associated with pets can cause a reaction: odors, saliva, dander, sebum, urine and food. It is impossible to say with certainty that an animal will not cause an allergy. An allergic reaction can occur even in those who previously kept a pet in the house or who have one now.
What pets are suitable for allergies
It is not hard to guess that hypoallergenic animals are those that do not leave fur around the house, do not spray saliva and do not go to the litter box. Of all the pets that are customary to keep in an apartment, they are fish, turtles, lizards and reptiles. They are safe for people prone to allergies.
Not everyone is a fan of "cold-blooded". The solution to the problem can be such a cute fluffy like a chinchilla. Of all those who do not live in an aquarium and are not covered in scales, it is the most hypoallergenic pet. The chinchilla does not shed, it has almost no sweat and sebaceous glands, while it is emotional, mobile and friendly, which makes the animal a wonderful pet. Hairless guinea pigs can be another option for allergy sufferers. Recently they have been exotic. Now these rodents, similar to small hippos, can be found in many pet stores.
Hypoallergenic dogs and cats
If none of the options suggested earlier suits you, and you are determined to settle a cat or dog at home, it is better to choose those that are less allergic. It is impossible to say with accuracy which pet will be hypoallergenic for a person, since it is individual. Allergies can be detected by testing. Before you buy a pet, make arrangements to adopt it for a couple of days, or at least stay with it for a while. In some cases, allergy tests can help, which can be done at our Allergist medical center.
About 1/3 of all people suffering from allergies have a reaction to dogs or cats, more often to cats than to dogs. The main cause is fur, which contains particles of dead skin cells. Many can react negatively to almost hairless animals. However, the absence of hair reduces the spread of pet waste and prevents dust from accumulating. Therefore, sphinxes or elves can be attributed to hypoallergenic cat breeds. Because of the curly, hard, short coat, which is not subject to shedding, Rex cats are classified as hypoallergenic cats - these are Devon Rex and Cornish Rex.
There is an opinion that Siberian cats do not cause allergic reactions, since there is no protein in their saliva that causes seizures. The Abyssinian, Scottish Fold and British cat are considered not particularly allergenic.
The best hypoallergenic dogs include Yorkshire terriers and poodles, because they have no undercoat, they do not shed, rarely lick and do not "drool". These animals can be bathed frequently, eliminating the main allergens from them.
Allergy sufferers can pay attention to schnauzers, which have a short hard coat and do not like to bark. Few dandruff in the Flanders Bouvier. Other hypoallergenic dog breeds are the Irish Water Spaniel, Bichon Frize, Bedlington Terrier, Peruvian Orchid, American Hairless Terrier, Maltese and Australian Silky Terrier.
According to the Internet magazine "Benefit and Harm" December 2017"
Are there hypoallergenic animals?
Many people believe that the main source of allergies is animal fur - this is not entirely true. Various factors associated with pets can cause a reaction: odors, saliva, dander, sebum, urine and food. It is impossible to say with certainty that an animal will not cause an allergy. An allergic reaction can occur even in those who previously kept a pet in the house or who have one now.
What pets are suitable for allergies
It is not hard to guess that hypoallergenic animals are those that do not leave fur around the house, do not spray saliva and do not go to the litter box. Of all the pets that are customary to keep in an apartment, they are fish, turtles, lizards and reptiles. They are safe for people prone to allergies.
Not everyone is a fan of "cold-blooded". The solution to the problem can be such a cute fluffy like a chinchilla. Of all those who do not live in an aquarium and are not covered in scales, it is the most hypoallergenic pet. The chinchilla does not shed, it has almost no sweat and sebaceous glands, while it is emotional, mobile and friendly, which makes the animal a wonderful pet. Hairless guinea pigs can be another option for allergy sufferers. Recently they have been exotic. Now these rodents, similar to small hippos, can be found in many pet stores.
Hypoallergenic dogs and cats
If none of the options suggested earlier suits you, and you are determined to settle a cat or dog at home, it is better to choose those that are less allergic. It is impossible to say with accuracy which pet will be hypoallergenic for a person, since it is individual. Allergies can be detected by testing. Before you buy a pet, make arrangements to adopt it for a couple of days, or at least stay with it for a while. In some cases, allergy tests can help, which can be done at our Allergist medical center.
About 1/3 of all people suffering from allergies have a reaction to dogs or cats, more often to cats than to dogs. The main cause is fur, which contains particles of dead skin cells. Many can react negatively to almost hairless animals. However, the absence of hair reduces the spread of pet waste and prevents dust from accumulating. Therefore, sphinxes or elves can be attributed to hypoallergenic cat breeds. Because of the curly, hard, short coat, which is not subject to shedding, Rex cats are classified as hypoallergenic cats - these are Devon Rex and Cornish Rex.
There is an opinion that Siberian cats do not cause allergic reactions, since there is no protein in their saliva that causes seizures. The Abyssinian, Scottish Fold and British cat are considered not particularly allergenic.
The best hypoallergenic dogs include Yorkshire terriers and poodles, because they have no undercoat, they do not shed, rarely lick and do not "drool". These animals can be bathed frequently, eliminating the main allergens from them.
Allergy sufferers can pay attention to schnauzers, which have a short hard coat and do not like to bark. Few dandruff in the Flanders Bouvier. Other hypoallergenic dog breeds are the Irish Water Spaniel, Bichon Frize, Bedlington Terrier, Peruvian Orchid, American Hairless Terrier, Maltese and Australian Silky Terrier.
According to the Internet magazine "Benefit and Harm" December 2017"