Good Tips from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
(ACCAI) and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) • Avoid hugging and kissing pets if you’re allergic to them. • Wash hands after handling a pet to help avoid the spread of dander. • Remove litter boxes from direct contact with pet allergy sufferers and place them in areas away from vents. Have a non-allergic family member clean the litter boxes. • Wear a dust mask to vacuum. Use a vacuum with a HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter if possible. • Wash your pet on a weekly basis. Check your local pet store or ask your veterinarian for shampoos that may neutralize or inactivate allergens present on your pet’s skin. • Don’t use carpeting in your home, try using throw rugs that can be washed in hot water instead. If you must have carpeting, choose ones with a low pile and vacuum and steam clean often.
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