About Allergies: Living With Pet Allergies

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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies I see patients everyday in my clinic who are allergic to their pets. It's amazing to me how many of these people don't even want to know if they're allergic to their furry friend. Granted, many of my patients won't part ways with their pets, even if their allergy symptoms make them absolutely miserable. However, there are many ways to reduce allergy symptoms by taking a few steps to reduce exposure to pet dander. While this may not eliminate allergy symptoms completely -- it may reduce symptoms to some degree. Ultimately, it's up to the owner of the pet to decide if their allergy symptoms, or taking allergy medicines in order to control them, is a worthwhile trade-off to keep the pet in the home. Do you have a tip that you've found helps to reduce your allergy symptoms and keep your pet? Share your story today. Living with Pet Allergies Many people have pets in their home that they are allergic to. There are many effective ways to control allergy symptoms without having to part ways with your best friend. Avoidance techniques allow many people to keep their pets, even inside of the home... Read more How to Deal with Your Dog Allergy When a person is willing to deal with itchy eyes, sneezing and a runny nose just to keep their pet dog, even though the pet is the cause of their symptoms, I guess a dog really is man's best friend. Most people I know are willing to put up with some allergy misery in order to keep their pet. Many people find interesting ways in order to cope with their symptoms. Read some of their stories and share yours on how to live with your pet allergies... Read more Making Your Cat Less Allergenic Most cat owners who are allergic to their pets are unwilling to part ways with their furry friends despite the sneezing and runny noses that come with owning a cat. When I discuss various avoidance techniques that allergic cat owners can follow, short of getting rid of their cat, I am often asked questions about the influences of cat hair length or cat size on the amount of cat allergen produced... Read more Allergies Ads Dog Skin Allergy Allergies Pet Allergy Relief Cat Skin Allergies Cat Flea Allergy Featured Articles Food Allergies Allergies in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Drug and Latex Allergies Insect Allergies Anaphylaxis Allergy Shots and Drops (Immunotherapy)   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. 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