"Human dander" refers to tiny particles of dead skin that humans naturally shed.
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The problem can be due to hay fever (dog version), which is caused by inhalant allergies by pollen, grass, dust, or
even human dander.
Dogs and cats develop these hypersensivities to pollens, weeds, dust, and
human dander as they are exposed to these allergens over time.
Human dander can cause allergic rashes in dogs and cats — and in other humans.
Unknown to most, some dogs can be allergic to
human dander, in the same way that some humans are allergic to animals — and Adam was unfortunately one of them.
According to Dr. Mills, such substances include cigarette smoke, dust and mold in homes, and
human dander — tiny scales from hair and skin that become part of the environment.
I've had some patients, after testing, come back allergic to
human dander!
A dog can definitely have an allergy to
human dander.
When dogs are allergic to
human dander (and many other things), they tend to have gradually progressive skin issues.
Dog's can even be allergic to other animals and
human dander.
Common indoor allergens include dust mites, storage mites, cat dander,
human dander, cotton, and insects.
Some atopic pets are even allergic to
human dander.