A Vaccine For Cat Allergies: Here Is The Latest

Hey, cats. You know how about 10% of the humans in the U.S. start coughing, wheezing, sneezing, and getting rashes and stuffy noses around you? Well, it's not them. It's you. They are allergic to you.

 Fur Of Flying: Tips From Experts On How To Fly With Allergies

For those with allergies, fear of flying can take on a new meaning, especially in an age where increased exposure to environmental, food or animal triggers can make air travel fraught with peril. From airport therapy animals for nervous flyers and emotional support animals taking the form of dogs, cats, or even peacocks to contact dangers with food allergies, it can be tough to travel as an adult, let alone with children sensitive to these elements.

Allergic to house cats? You may be allergic to lions too

In general, those with cat allergies also showed an allergic response to the big-cat dander, but it wasn't as strong. (Participants showed the weakest reaction to the caracal, in case you're worried about a zoo trip.)

Are You Allergic to Your Pet?

Although many people have discovered the beneficial effects of caring for a furry friend, the fact remains that roughly 15 to 20% of the population is allergic to animals. The result? Countless pet parents in unhappy, unhealthy situations—and their beloved pets are the cause!

Do anti-dander pet shampoos really work?

The answer is both yes and no. While anti-dander shampoos may not prove to be magic solutions that completely eliminate pet allergens, regularly bathing your pet can provide some measure of allergy relief -- and it's good for your pet, too.

Dogs And Cats Vs. Allergic Air Travelers: Who Wins?

In the end, it’s not possible to shield the allergic completely from allergens. Something as simple as a dog brushing up against a pant leg on a busy city street can deposit dander. So what’s the solution? Ultimately, it’s up to pet owners, airlines and allergic passengers to take responsibility for their actions and look out for each other. As Dr. Williams says, “I think it is a matter of mutual respect.”

How to live with allergies and pets

Millions of people enjoy sharing their homes and their lives with pets, even those who are allergic to animals. Unfortunately, some people believe that once they are diagnosed with a pet allergy, they have no choice but to remove their pets from their family. Thankfully, there are many solutions that can be explored that would allow an allergy sufferer to keep their beloved pets while successfully managing their allergies.

Infants with siblings and pets less likely to develop allergies

Our findings provide support for the hygiene hypothesis in the development of food allergy. The hygiene hypothesis has previously been implicated in other allergic diseases, particularly allergic rhinitis. However, few studies have investigated whether early life exposures to siblings and pets may play a role in the development of food allergy.

List of Dog Breeds Considered Good for Allergy Sufferers

If a breed is not listed here, it does not necessarily mean the breed is not a good dog for allergy sufferers. This list is updated as we become aware of other types of dogs people with allergies have had success owning. There are also many mixed breed dogs that may also work for you, especially the Poodle mixes.

My Cat Allergy Is Killing Me, but Cupcake Stays

Pet lovers endure runny noses, watery eyes, rashes and difficulty breathing to keep their animals close; ‘there are no boundaries’.

Pet Allergies No Deterrent for Determined Owners

Many endure wheezing, hives and more for the sake of puppy love.

Travel and Allergies: What to Do When Animals Are on Board

Cats, he said, are twice as allergy-causing as dogs. Yet it’s dogs that tend to travel. According to the American Pet Products Association, about 39 percent of dog owners take their pets when traveling for two nights or more, versus 11 percent of cat people.