Smaller dogs will leave fewer environmental pollutants
containing dog dander and dog allergens (reduced fecal matter, urine and saliva).
Not exact matches
Veterinarians theorize that getting washed once a week and brushed regularly can help the
dog lose some of the allergen -
containing dander built up in its fur.
Frequently washing
dog beds and blankets, not letting your pet on the bed or on the couch except for on a designated blanket to
contain the
dander, and refraining from purchasing many stuffed toys that will collect salivary protein and hair are all good steps to take — if you do purchase plush toys, it's good to wash them frequently, perhaps in a weekly load of laundry with the
dog bed or blanket.
All
dogs and cats produce
dander, excess hair and saliva that
contain the allergens that cause our allergic symptoms.
Longer haired
dogs such as Setters, Labradors, Golden Retrievers et al have fur that is loose and dense, which means that it may
contain a lot of
dander as well.
Dog hairs and
dander are the leading causes of allergic reactions and the saliva, too,
contains a protein to which many people have an adverse reaction.
Bathing the
dog and vacuuming regularly will keep the
dander particles
contained.
While the allergens that trigger
dog allergies are
contained in the skin cells (
dander) and saliva rather than the hair itself, they are more likely to become airborne if a
dog sheds lots of lightweight hair.