What Are The Best Pets For People With Allergies?

Q. What Are The Best Pets For People With Allergies?

A. First and foremost I will give mention to and highlight the word DANDER

Dander Definition (Dander is - a term used for a material shed from the body of various animals, similar to dandruff. Pet dander is composed of tiny, even microscopic, flecks of skin shed by cats, dogs, rodents, birds and other animals with fur or feathers.. It is a cause of allergies in humans. Pet dander is generally worse in older animals than in younger animals, as older animals slough off more skin cells than younger animals. Dander is microscopic, and can thus be transported through the air. Through the air, dander can enter the mucous membranes in the lungs, causing allergies to some individuals.) So for those who thought the offending allergens is a direct result of the hair or fur of the animal, you could just be wrong.

Dogs For Allergic People or Low Dander Dogs - There are numerous breeds of dogs good for allergies. Below you will find a list of dog breeds considered hypoallergenic or dogs good for allergies, but you must take into account that no animal will be completely free of allergens, but these dog breeds are considered very low risk for the best dogs for allergies.

• Dogs Good For Allergies: American Hairless Terrier, Airedale Terrier, Basenji, Bedlington Terrier, Bergamasco, Bichon Frise, Bichon Yorkie, Bolognese, Border Terrier, Bouvier des Flandres, Cairn Terrier, Cavachon, Chacy Ranior Chinese Crested, Cockapoo, Coton De Tulear, Doodleman Pinscher, Giant Schnauzer, Hairless Khala, Havanese, Irish Water Spaniel, Kerry Blue Terrier, Labradoodle, Lagotto Romagnolo, Lowchen, Maltese, Malti-Poo, Miniature Poodle, Miniature Schnauzer, Native American Indian Dog, Peruvian Inca Orchid, Polish Owczarek Nizinny, Poos, Portuguese Water Dog, Puli, Schnoodle, Shepadoodle, Shichon, Shih-Tzu, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Spanish Water Dog, Standard Poodle, Standard Schnauzer, Tibetan Terrier, Toy Poodle, West Highland White Terrier, Wirehaired Fox Terrier, Xoloitzcuintle, Yorkshire Terrier

Cats - The primary cause of allergic reactions to cats is caused by allergens found in the cat sebaceous glands within the cat’s skin, such as the allergenic glyco-protein called Fel D1 short for “Felis domesticus”, it is also secreted via saliva in lesser quantities. When cats lick themselves, they spread this protein, which is rather syrupy, and glues itself onto dust particles, in the home, clothing and their fur; whether it’s long, short, straight, curly, or absent. As all cats have sebaceous glands, all cat breeds can potentially cause allergies. Allergic allergens are also found in the feces, serum, urine, mucous, dander, and hair roots of the cat. Cat allergen is astonishingly pervasive. Even after a cat has been removed, cat allergens can remain throughout the home for up to 6 months and up to 4 years in the cats bedding. Cat allergen has been found in almost 1/3 of non-cat owner’s homes and on the clothing of co-workers who don’t even own cats, in doctor’s surgeries and schools. Cat allergens have even been found in the Antarctic, where no cat has ever been. Cat allergen is about 10 times smaller than pollen or dust particles it is so minute that it easily penetrates the bronchial membranes. It is also very important to note that up to 50% of people who are allergic to cats will not get any immediate symptoms. So always check with your health professional first via skin prick tests and have multiple visits to catteries, over a period of months to test your reaction to particular breeds. And remember before you lay blame on the cat for your itchy watery eyes, sneezing fits or runny nose, be sure to get allergy tested, as the cat just may not be to blame after all.

Whilst remembering that A hypoallergenic cat is only LESS LIKELY than other cats to produce allergic reactions in some people.

• Cat Breeds Considered Hypoallergenic: Devon Rex, Cornish Rex, Sphynx, Siberian Cat, Balinese, Oriental Short hair and the Javanese