Sharing life with a furry friend is something many people look forward to. But what if you have allergies? Can you still share your home with a pooch?<\/p>\n
A study has shown that children, before the age of 1, are more protected against a future of allergies. But what if you are an adult, or already have allergies developed, even a dog-specific allergen?<\/p>\n
Having a dog won\u2019t be completely beneficial for your health, but there are breeds that are more adaptable to allergy prone dog-owners.<\/p>\n
\u2018Hypoallergenic<\/a>\u2019 dog breeds are dogs who do not shed, or are hairless in general. These breeds are said to be considered \u2018hypoallergenic\u2019 because they have coats that cause a less severe reaction to allergens.<\/p>\n Most people with dog allergies aren\u2019t actually allergic to the dog\u2019s fur, but rather the dander being shed from the dog\u2019s skin. Dander combines with other allergen triggers, like proteins in dog\u2019s saliva, urine, and feces.<\/p>\n Sadly, no breed is actually allergy-safe, but hypoallergenic dogs produce less shedding that carriers dander, and other allergens. There is no guarantee that a hypoallergenic breed won\u2019t trigger a reaction, but don\u2019t lose hope yet!<\/p>\n When considering getting a pup when you have allergies, it\u2019s a good idea to take a test for allergen sensitivity. You can be allergic to more than one allergen, so pinpointing what exactly causes reactions is important when deciding to get a dog or not.<\/p>\n If you have more than one allergy, reducing the exposure of one allergen may reduce the effects of the other. Getting an allergy test usually requires a blood draw to figure out which proteins are causing your reactions.<\/p>\n Some people who are sensitive to dog allergens are actually allergic to a protein called Can f5, which is produced only by male dogs. So those with Can f5 would be able to tolerate female pooches or neutered males.<\/p>\n \u2018Hypoallergenic\u2019 breeds are altogether a safer choice for allergy sufferers, even though you can still be sensitive to them. Some of these breeds include:<\/p>\n Researching which dog breed is best for your needs is the safest option.<\/p>\n If you are allergic to dogs, you are bound to face some sort of allergy sensitivity. But, you can lessen the severity of your symptoms by:<\/p>\n In the end, being allergic to dogs does not necessarily mean that you cannot have a pooch of your own. Just make sure you do your due diligence before bringing one into your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sharing life with a furry friend is something many people look forward to. But what if you have allergies? Can you still share your home with a pooch? A study has shown that children, before the age of 1, are more protected against a future of allergies. But what if you are an adult, or…<\/p>\nAllergy Test<\/h2>\n
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