How to reduce the allergen effect of a dog?
You would love to have a dog as your pet but your mom is allergic to the presence of dog and strongly opposed to the idea of getting a dog as a pet.
You have tried your best to persuade your mom but she is so afraid you could not sway her.
It is quite understandable; convincing a person who is allergic to dog’s presence to have a dog in the same house is a tough task. But if you show her some ways that will help her to substantially reduce or suppress her allergic reaction then she might yield.
Let her know the facts and tell her how others are overcoming their allergic reaction and enjoying the beautiful companionship of a faithful canine friend.
Allergic reaction of a human being in the presence of dog can be tackled by taking following approaches
1. Person Centric Approach
2. Dog Centric Approach
3. Environment Centric Approach
Person Centric Approach: Treating the person with anti allergic drug (prescribed by registered medical practitioner) will help to reduce the allergic reaction.
Dog Centric Approach: Keep the dog clean, brush the dog’s coat regularly so that it does not become a pool of allergens like dust particles, pollens, fallen body hair.
Select a dog breed that is less likely to induce allergic reaction (dog with single coat of body hair or no body hair come under this category).
Environment Centric Approach: Keep the carpet, curtains and things where allergens can accumulate sparkling clean. You can use vacuum cleaner or water and mild soap for cleaning purposes.
These simple steps will keep the allergic reactions of any person who is allergic to dog’s presence from overpowering her, and let her enjoy a beautiful aspect of life that otherwise would have remained unknown to her.