Dog Allergies Don’t Mean You Have To Get Rid Of Fido
February 5th, 2008 . by adminAs many people will attest, just because you are allergic to dogs doesn’t mean you cannot have one living in your home. Sure it will take some changes in your routine and some planning of your daily schedule but you can do it. If your symptoms are severe you may have some difficulty but for most people they only experience some nasal congestion, watery eyes, and sneezing. You can try some things like giving your dog a bath each day to keep his dander under control. You can also wipe him down with hypoallergenic wipes to remove excess hair and dander.If you have dog allergies you should also try to keep your dog out of your bedroom at all times. He should be trained to sleep in other areas of your home and not wear you do. When you sleep your body doesn’t need to be constantly bombarded with allergens, forcing it to fight them off when it is trying to rest up. By keeping your dog off the places that you sleep you will be giving your body some much needed time away from the allergens that can cause a reaction. There are also some medications you can take to help with flair ups, should you need them. Your doctor can give you the lowdown on which ones are the highest rated and when exactly you should be taking them.