Allergy Treatment

At least one American in 20 sufferers from an allergy to a furry animal. This is usually a reaction to dander (particles from feathers, skin or hair) and saliva. Some of the symptoms include eye irritation, sneezing, and asthma. These allergies are sometimes specific, for instance, a person allergic to cats may not be allergic […]

It is no secret that pet allergies and cat allergy in particular are common in the United States. We are a pet loving nation with approximately 73 million dogs and 90 million cats in the United States according to the 2005 – 2006 American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) survey of pet owners. With such […]

Many people may not realize that dogs, just like human beings, can suffer from allergies. In fact, about twenty percent of the dogs in the United States alone suffer from allergy at any one time, with flea allergy dermatitis being the most common form of allergy in dogs. Other types include atopic dermatitis, inhalant […]

Above all other pets, more people have been proven to be allergic to cats. Cats carry a certain type of protein called, Fel d 1. This protein is found in the cat’s skin or in their saliva. If an individual has sensitivity to this type of protein, they exhibit symptoms of a typical cat […]

According to a recent report, between six and ten million people (that’s approximately two percent of the population!) in the United States are allergic to cats or exhibit symptoms of cat allergy. However, people often misunderstand these symptoms. Majority believe that cat allergy are caused by allergens from the fur or cat dander (scales […]