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How to Treat Dog Allergy?
- 14/02/2010
Along with cat allergy, dog allergy is among the most common types of pet allergy. Dogs are beloved all over the world, so even if a person does not have a dog the allergic reaction may develop when visiting a dog owner. Even though the majority of the people believes that dog allergy is actually determined by the hair of these animals, this is not true at all. In fact, the allergic reaction is provoked by very small skin flakes, which are also known as dander. Because these particles are sticky, they will get attached on the clothes and on carpets. The air also represents a mean of transport for these small skin flakes. In rather seldom cases, the allergic reaction appears after making contact with dog saliva. As this does not happen often, dog saliva remains a secondary cause of dog allergy. The immune system of the persons who suffer from dog allergy will believe that the tiny skin flakes are harmful to the body. In consequence, a chemical substance will be released into the body. Histamine is set free in order to neutralize what is believed to be dangerous. As a result of the presence of this chemical substance, people will start to feel their nose and their skin itchy. In addition, the respiratory tract will also provide signs that indicate an allergic reaction. In other words, people may also experience lung congestion, cough, wheezing and shortness of breath. Watery eyes also represent a common dog allergy symptom. Allergy asthma has been reported only in rare cases. However, it is important to know that dog allergy does not happen to all the people, but only to those who have a more sensible immune system that is able to trigger such a reaction. When the symptoms that have been mentioned above are observed, people are encouraged to look for medical advice. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, the doctor will prescribe the most appropriate treatment. In most of the cases, the treatment consists of antihistamine medication and of antibiotics. Both these two types of medication are meant to neutralize the effect of the chemical substance that is set free into the body when people make contact to dog skin flakes. In most of the cases, such a treatment proves to be very effective. However, the best way to get rid of dog allergy is to have the dog relocated to another home.
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