“I woke up one morning and was suddenly allergic to my dog!”
This is a statement we hear more frequently than you’d think. Dogs bring joy, comfort, and companionship to our lives. What do you do when you suddenly find yourself sneezing, itching, and dealing with a runny nose every time you're near your four-legged friend?
Cat allergies are a significant complication if you love feline companionship but find yourself sneezing, itching, and experiencing other uncomfortable allergy symptoms when you’re around them. The good news is that there are ways to build immunity to cat allergies and minimize the impact of allergens on your daily life.
Allergies to cats and dogs affect 10%-20% of people yet 66% of U.S. households own a pet. This suggests that the emotional, social, and physical benefits of owning a pet outway the discomfort of symptoms that many people feel. Luckily, there are ways to deal with this type of allergy, if not eliminate it entirely.