Pets give their owners an endless sea of love, their loyalty and tenderness. However, it is not always possible to make a four-footed friend due to allergies. The solution may be to choose a puppy or a kitten of a hypoallergenic breed.
In hypoallergenic cats and dogs, the shedding process is not as pronounced as in other breeds. Therefore, such creations are ideal for people who are allergic to wool. But it must be remembered that completely non-allergenic breeds do not exist, all animals, even with short hair or none at all, can cause a negative reaction.
Hypoallergenic dogs
One of the hypoallergenic dog breeds is the Chinese Crested. These dogs have practically no hair, so molting is excluded. But caring for them should include careful care of the delicate tufted skin. The same requirements are put forward to the owners of the Mexican hairless dog.
Allergies can be caused not only by pet hair, but also by discharge. For example, animal saliva.
Allergies are rarely caused by dogs with "problem-free" coats, such as poodles. And even such long-haired breeds as Yorkshire Terriers, Maltese, Shih Tzu. Their wool does not crumble, dead hairs are separated from the cover during combing. Irish Water Spaniels also do not need special care.
The Portuguese Water Dog is also a hypoallergenic pet. A dog of this breed settled in the house of Barack Obama, whose daughter suffers from allergies.
Hypoallergenic cats
Like dogs, cats with or without short hair are most often hypoallergenic. These can be Devon Rex kittens, whose dense coat looks more like suede. Sphynxes are considered hypoallergenic champions. Wool in such cats and cats is completely absent, the only exception is the surface of the nose in rare representatives. But sphinxes do not always cause allergies. After all, saliva, skin and even animal dandruff can provoke tearing, frequent sneezing and coughing.
Scientists note that feline allergens are many times stronger than canine allergens. Today breeders all over the world strive to breed completely hypoallergenic cats, but so far such pets are not sold freely.
Cleaning your home regularly can help reduce your risk of cat or dog allergies. And most importantly - frequent bathing of the animal.
When choosing a hypoallergenic cat or dog, it is important to consider the individual's response. Sometimes even representatives of the animal world with thick wool do not cause unrestrained sneezing in allergy sufferers. It is recommended to install an air purifier in the apartment and prohibit the four-legged friend from sleeping in your bedroom, sitting on a sofa or armchair - potential dust collectors.
