Which animal to start, if you are prone to allergies
A Life / / December 19, 2019
Fully protect against allergy to animals can not. Hypoallergenic breeds do not exist. Moreover, even the lack of a pet in the apartment does not guarantee anything. according to researchDog allergen (Can f 1) and cat allergen (Fel d 1) in US homes: Results from the National Survey of Lead and Allergens in HousingIn homes where dogs and cats has not been for at least six months, allergens peculiar to these animals, it is found in almost 100% of cases, albeit in minimal concentration.
However, there are breeds that produce less allergens.
The tendency to allergy are advised to check for reactions to future pet.
Dogs
Many people mistakenly believe that the body reacts negatively to animal dander. But allergens - proteins Can f 1 and Can f 2 - mainly contained in the saliva and dandruff. However, the hairs do not play an important role in the diversity of allergen around the house, as it was for them to end up being dangerous proteins.
although hypoallergenic dogs and there, there are breeds that shed less, have less dander, are easier to care for, with the result that the risk of unpleasant reactions decreases.
Chinese Crested
The dog is almost no hair, then the allergen is not spread through the house with the dropped out hair. To reduce the risk of allergy, it is recommended to wash the animal frequently. But follow the veterinarian's recommendations, otherwise you can overdo it with purity and hurt the dog.
Maltese and Bichon Frize
These rocks are similar and equally good for allergy sufferers. They are a little fade, produce less saliva and dander.
Bedlington Terrier
He almost does not fade, but the dog must be regularly vychosyvat.
Irish Water Spaniel
Dog lovers for large breeds. Wool this medvedepodobnogo beings need regular maintenance, but sheds little dog loves water treatments.
Kerry Blue Terrier
He has almost no undercoat, which is why it almost does not fade.
cats
FROM cats the same situation as with dogs. Absolutely hypoallergenic animals simply do not have. But it is possible to select a breed whose members produce less protein Fel D1, causing a negative response.
Siberian
Breed with a long thick fur least expect to see in the list of animals for allergy sufferers. The point is low generation Fel D1. In addition, thick coat helps the skin stay moisturized, which is why at the Siberian cats less dandruff.
Cornish Rex
These cats are not nude, but their wool is much less than the fluffy breeds. For their fur easy to care for, and Fel D1 is easily washed off with hair during water treatment.
Balinese cat
Another fluffy cat on the list, ranked in him because of the moderate content of allergen in saliva.
sphinxes
These cats do not have hair, they need frequent water procedures. Thanks to this allergen is quickly washed off and the minimum spacing around the apartment.
Fish
Fish are safe for people with allergies, especially if you delegate their care to someone else. The organism can respond to unpleasant dry food consisting of dried krill.
Rodents
Chinchilla
Chinchillas almost do not shed, they have little sweat and sebaceous glands.
Hairless guinea pigs
Breed skinny and Baldwin are similar to pocket Hippo. And they, like any animal bald, less allergenic than most of their hairy counterparts.
Reptiles
Leopard gecko
Hairless gecko - a good choice for allergy sufferers. But we need to be more attentive to the feed, it may well cause a negative response.
snakes
Snakes do not have hair, they do not scatter particles of skin around the house, and the owner's contact with them, as a rule, is limited to rare enough touches.
turtles
Turtles in terms of content, like snakes. But it is necessary to carefully select materials for decorating her house, because allergies can occur in a pet, and, for example, bedding materials.
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