Allergic to your pet? 7 myths about cat fur, dog dander and hypoallergenic animals
Pets are great. You can play, cuddle and go for walks with them. They also help against loneliness. But not everyone can enjoy having pets.
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Some people are allergic to cats, dogs and other creatures, and this can cause severe physical reactions.
Allergies to dogs and cats affect 10 to 20 per cent of the population worldwide, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
But not everything you hear about
allergies is true. Here are seven common misconceptions.
Animal hair is not the trigger for reactions; the allergens are in the dander and the saliva. Photo: Shutterstock
1. The fur is the problem.
Many people talk about an 'animal hair allergy', a first misunderstanding.
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