{"id":5058,"date":"2017-09-15T13:20:46","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T13:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/Asthma\/is-your-pet-asthma-and-allergy-friendly\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T12:25:36","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T12:25:36","slug":"is-your-pet-asthma-and-allergy-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/is-your-pet-asthma-and-allergy-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Pet Asthma and Allergy Friendly?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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People in the US love pets. About 44 percent of U.S. households have dogs and 35 percent have cats. We love them so much that we spent almost $67 billion last year to keep our pets healthy, happy and groomed.
\nHere\u2019s another pet statistic that might surprise you: as many as three in 10 people with allergies are allergic to cats and dogs.<\/p>\n

Why Am I Allergic to My Pet?<\/h2>\n

How can so many of us be allergic to such adorable creatures? It\u2019s simple. Our body reacts to proteins in their saliva, urine and dander (dead skin cells).
\nContrary to popular belief, pet hair itself is not an allergen. But fur does help spread all of these allergens around. Animal allergens are sticky, so they like to hang onto the fur. That fur then ends up on your clothes, on your carpet, under your furniture\u2026 well, pretty much everywhere.<\/p>\n

What Types of Pets Are Hypoallergenic?<\/h2>\n

None of them. There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic cat or dog. And don\u2019t believe anyone who tells you otherwise.
\nSome people may be less sensitive to certain dog breeds, while reacting to others. Some people are also allergic to smaller furry pets like hamsters and guinea pigs.<\/p>\n

I Love My Pet! Do I Have to Get Rid of It?<\/h2>\n

That depends. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), rehoming your pet is usually the best treatment. But if you want to keep your four-legged family member, there are a few things you can do.<\/p>\n