Do i have get rid of my dog cuz my daughter is allergic?
There are many good alternatives to try before re-homing your dog. * Fur is not the problem. Many people still wrongly assume that animal allergies are caused by pet fur or feathers. In reality, allergies are triggered and aggravated by proteins secreted by oil glands and shed with dander … proteins in saliva, which adheres to fur when animals lick themselves … and proteins in urine. Dander is the microscopic particles of skin, fur and hair that animals continually shed. Such proteins and other substances that cause an individual’s immune system to react are called allergens. One tip not listed below, but very effective is to wipe down the dog each morning with fragrance-free Pampers Baby Wipes.. * Bathing pets weekly can reduce the level of allergens on fur by as much as 84%, according to the Humane Society of the United States. You may not need to bathe your pet each week, but it might help to bathe the pet at least monthly, and weekly if the pet tends to shed a lot of dander or
