This is what dog brushing can do — it will remove all loose hair in one go so that your furniture will be spared
from the dog dander that might ruin it and might get in the air as an allergen for some people.
Specifically, in cases of owners who suffer
from dog dander allergies, the breeder will ordinarily wait until the pups are at least three - weeks old (to allow the coat to develop) before selecting the puppy with the tightest curled coat.
Not exact matches
Cats,
dogs, and other furry or feathered pets produce
dander, which consists of microscopic, dandruff - like flakes of skin and proteins
from saliva and urine that can trigger allergies and aggravate asthma.
And although there may be some breeds touted as better for people with allergies — think the Obamas and their Portuguese water
dog, Bo — there are no cats or
dogs truly free
from dander.
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.
However, people who suffer
from allergies need to be very carefull because it is possible for allergies to be triggered by the
dog's saliva or
dander.
You will be AMAZED how much
dander and hair can be removed
from your
dog by simply blowing the coat once a week.
These
dogs, similar to that of the springer spaniel, are known to shed quite a good amount of
dander from their fur, and they are also known to drool quite a bit as well.
This makes them not an ideal
dog for those who suffer
from any type of allergies affiliated with
dogs, as the allergens in the air
from dander and
from the saliva that they drool could cause significant reactions.
However, there are many people who all suffer
from mild to severe allergies due to
dog dander, saliva, fur, and other toxins or allergens that can trigger reactions.
Non-shedding
dog breed are allergy friendly
dog breeds that produce less
dander, allowing those of you whose suffer
from allergies to keep at a very comfortable level, so that you could enjoy raising a cute doggie.
Dander is excess skin that naturally fall
from the
dog's body.
Rather, it's the
dander from the
dog's skin that causes the reactions.
Dogs who suffer
from chronic skin problems may also have non-seasonal allergies to substances such as dust mite
dander, molds, air pollutants, cockroaches and food allergies.
In addition, some enzyme preparations available
from pet supply stores and online merchants can be rubbed on the
dog's fur to help neutralize
dander.
One retired breeder of Cocker Spaniels reported that she would break out in a rash when she groomed her seven
dogs, presumably
from the
dander which floated around when she blew them dry.
The reason that people suffer little, allergic reaction to this breed and also Schnauzers is: Most
dogs shed their
dander (The stuff people have an allergic reaction too) every 3 - 4 days, whereas poodles shed
from their skin approximately every 21 days reducing the number of allergens drastically.
Just like people,
dogs can be allergic to anything in their environment,
from plants and airborne dust particles to food, mold,
dander, cigarette smoke, or the perfumes their pet parents wear.
If it's the
dog that suffers
from contact allergies, these products can alleviate those, as well, by removing dust,
dander, pollen and saliva
from the coat.
Many people think
dog and cat allergies are caused by fur, but in fact the major culprits are the saliva that sticks to your pet's fur when they groom themselves, and the
dander from the pet's skin.
Nimmagadda said people who suffer
from allergies might be better off adopting a
dog that needs to be groomed frequently, because regular brushing and trimming prevents
dander from entering the air.