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There are several ways to prevent or minimize allergy and asthma attacks caused by your cat, dog or pet. For many asthma and allergy sufferers their worst trigger is quite often the family pet, which can be the cause of a severe and even life threatening asthma attack. But take heart, you don't have to give up your much loved pet for adoption, there are several things you can do to make living together happier plus get relief from asthma and allergy symptoms. Many people are unaware that it's their pet's dander (tiny flakes of dry skin) rather than the animal's hair that causes all of their problems. Chances are, if you can see pet hair on your carpet or floor, your home is overloaded with microscopic dander, which your cat, hamster or dog etc. sheds continuously. The tiny flakes of dander float in the air and easily sticks to almost anything including your hair, clothing, fabrics, carpets and drapery. If you allow your pet into your bed or bedroom then you can be sure that your sheets, pillows, mattress, drapes, carpets contain lots of dander too.
Fortunately there are several things that you can do. Using an Ultra HEPA vacuum cleaner and air cleaner is important to reduce levels of airborne dander. Next, steam cleaning rugs and furniture is essential to get rid of dander deposits in rugs and upholstry. Consider removing rugs and carpets and replacing them with laminate or tile if possible. In the allergy or asthma sufferers bedroom, wash all bedding, floors and walls to remove the dander and make this room a no pet zone. Then use a HEPA air purifier at night in their bedroom with the door closed.
Pet cleanliness and grooming is also important. Weekly shampoos at a pet groomer (if you can afford it) or simply washing your pet outside regularly will help keep the dander level as low as possible. Keeping long haired pets clipped shorter also helps a lot. If your pet loves to lick you, be sure to wash afterwards and avoid letting them lick your face. Pet saliva contains dander as well as proteins, which are also a major trigger for many allergy and asthma sufferers.
Perhaps you don't have a family pet, but your relative or best friend has a cat that makes you ill even after a short visit. Worse, most children can't resist touching and playing with pets even when they know it will make them sick. When you return home, limit your exposure to the dander by taking a shower and washing your garments.
Living with your beloved pet can be comfortable and symptom free when taking all of these measures. However, if your situation is more serious and your pet still makes you sick, then you may want to try an effective natural asthma relief remedy.
