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What Do You Know About Cat Allergies?
Achoo! A kitty allergy is no joke to those who have it. Did you know about 20 to 30 percent of people with allergic asthma flare up after meeting with a cat?
Do Your Pets Have Allergies?
Uh-oh, little smooshy Samson has a problem, and the name is pollen! LilPeaPod took Samson to the vet over the long weekend, having lately noticed lots of sneezing, droopy and goopy eyes, and one other interesting symptom: red, itchy paws. After a few painless skin tests, she found out that Samson has allergies!
Do You Believe in Hypoallergenic Pets?
While much of the nation was captivated with yesterday's inauguration, I couldn't help but continue to wonder about the First Dog-to-be, especially now that the family's all moved into the White House. The Obamas are still sticking to their rescue dog preferences, saying that either a Labradoodle or Portuguese Water Dog are top picks because of their daughter's allergies.
Some people consider those breeds to be "hypoallergenic" because of the limited shedding, yet others claim that the main allergen is excreted as sweat and secreted into the saliva making essentially no dog safe.
To the Rescue: Two Bathing Alternatives For Kitty Allergy Relief
I've definitely heard conflicting advice when it comes to dealing with cat allergies. While some recommend washing a pet to reduce the amount of allergens released into the air, others say that bathing will cause her to lick herself more . .
What's Your Take: Desperate Housewives' Tom vs. Toby?
Although I'm expecting to hear heated debates in the comments about this clip, I must say the line where Ida suggests they put her cat, Toby, and Lynette's daughter, Penny, upstairs in a closet during the tornado "since it's safe" makes me laugh every time. Now, if you're at your own home (and there's not a tornado going on outside), whether or not to sequester a pet when someone with allergies comes over is usually not a tricky decision. However, if you're a guest, and in an emergency situation like this one, what would you do?
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