You are in the market for a new pet.  You are deciding between a cat and a dog.  Which
one should you choose?  Plus, which breed should you choose?  These questions need to
be researched in order to find the best pet for your home.  Most soon to be pet owners
only consider whether the activity level and appearance of their pet.  However, the major
consideration that they should think about has to do with pet allergies.

Having a pet allergy can be a frustrating and uncomfortable condition.  It is important to
determine whether anyone in the household has a pet allergy.  What are signs of a pet
allergy?  Common signs are sneezing and wheezing when a pet is present.  Skin
dermatitis and itching is also a sign of a pet allergy.

Swelling of the eye and skin is also the side effect of a pet allergy.  For example, some
people have been known to pet a long haired cat and then suffer from a bulging, weeping,
red eye.  In this case it is most likely that they have a pet allergy to pet dander.  The
dander on the cat was transferred to their hand when they were petting the cat.  They then
rubbed their eyes with the pet dander infested fingers.

Another example of a pet allergy is contact with pet saliva.  Certain breeds have saliva
that has been known to cause contact dermatitis.  For example, when pet saliva comes in
contact with the skin it can cause hives.  This is an allergic reaction that can be calmed by
antihistamines.  However, a severe pet allergy is another story.  The use of an epinephrine
shot may be necessary.

A pet allergy can be affected by the breed of dog or cat.  Some dog breeds do not shed
and have been shown to be ?hypoallergenic?.  While other dog breeds can wreak havoc
on individuals with even the slightest pet allergy.  Therefore, it is important to take a pet
allergy into consideration before finding a pet.

Consult your veterinarian and breeder to find out which breeds are best for your situation. 
Everyone in your household will thank you if you take the time to minimize the effects of
a pet allergy.  It will a more comfortable and positive situation for both pets and pet
owners.

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