WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT… pet allergies?

Published date29 November 2020
Date29 November 2020
"The most common form of pet allergy is to the tiny particles of dead skin and saliva, known as 'dander', which are shed by an animal and become airborne," says Max Wiseberg, of pharmaceutical firm HayMax (haymax.biz). "Cats are generally more allergenic than dogs as their particles are smaller, which means they become airborne more easily and for longer."

Try to keep pets off sofas, armchairs and beds - and out of the bedroom altogether if possible - to reduce the amount of allergens. And keep their coats clean and...

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