Sentences with phrase «allergies affect animals»

But did you know allergies affect animals, too?

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Cat - induced allergies affect about 20 percent of the U.S. population, according to studies, and is caused by a protein found in the animals» saliva and dander (dead skin cells.)

The allergy is sparked by a cross-reactive CARBOHYDRATE component, known as alphagal (Galactose - alpha -1,3-galactose), which appears to occur only in domestic animals, so that people who are affected can still eat venison with impunity.

«There have not been any animals brought in for health complications due to the haze but if this continues, cats with asthma or dogs with skin allergies or eye problems could be affected, «said Dr Lim Kiah Doon from The Animal Doctors clinic.

In addition, studies have shown that the same risks associated with meat consumption in humans like allergies, cancers, heart, kidney and bone problems; are also affecting many companion animals.

Certain members of the family might have allergies or asthma that affects them more when they are exposed to certain types of animals, including longhaired dogs.

«Usually animals don't die from a food allergy, but it does affect their quality of life,» says Shmalberg.

Many animals are affected by the myriad of air pollutants around us, and a general cleanse or detox can help with those types of allergies as well.

Food allergies affect both males and females and neutered and intact animals equally.