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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies Many allergy sufferers are afraid to admit that their beloved pet may be worsening their symptoms. And, many of these people avoid seeing an allergist for fear of being told the unimaginable: To get rid of their best friend. Yet, there are many alternatives for dealing with allergies caused by a pet, short of getting rid of your animal friend. These may include taking a few simple measures inside the home to reduce your exposure to the pet hair and dander. And, if your allergies do flare, there are numerous medication choices to reduce symptoms. For pet owners with animal allergies, allergy shots may be one of the best options to potentially cure allergies completely. So, recruit the help of an allergist to help you deal with allergy symptoms caused by your pet. You might be surprised how well your allergist understands that you're unwilling to part ways with your best friend. What To Do When You're Allergic to Your Pet If you're allergic to your pet, you may not have to get rid of your furry friend. Here are some tips to follow to reduce your allergy symptoms. Hypoallergenic Cats People always want to know about the features of cats that make them more or less allergenic. Find out whether long haired cats, cats that are spayed or neutered, of keeping pets out of the house for a certain amount of time each day will lead to less cat dander in the home. Hypoallergenic Dogs While there is no such thing as a non-allergenic dogs, certain breeds of dogs cause fewer allergies than others. Find out which breeds of dogs are the most popular for people with dog allergies. Allergies in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding A common concern of pregnant and breastfeeding women is whether it is to take medication for allergies and asthma. Many women also find that their allergies or asthma gets much worse during pregnancy, and want to know what medications are preferred in pregnancy. Special attention is given to the mother's diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding to help prevent allergies in the baby. Allergies Ads Dog Itchy Skin Pet Allergy Relief Cat Allergy Dog Fleas Skin Allergies Featured Articles Drug and Latex Allergies Insect Allergies Anaphylaxis Allergy Shots and Drops (Immunotherapy) Alternative Therapies in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Alle Glossary of Terms   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Daniel More, MD Allergies Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What are Allergies? Symptoms of Allergies Diagnosis of Allergies Treatment of Allergies Preventing Allergies Advertisement