Skin infection and itching can cause more trauma to the skin and lead to an increase in dandruff production. Hormonal imbalances, such as a decrease in the function of your pet's thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), can also be a cause of excessive desquamation. Animals without fur, such as reptiles, amphibians, and fish, are less likely to cause an allergic reaction due to their lack of dander. However, any mammal, such as cats and dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits and hamsters, etc., can shed dead skin cells called dandruff which can trigger an allergy. Most of the time, pet allergies are caused by exposure to pet dander.
Any animal with fur can be a source of pet allergy, but cats and dogs are the most common culprits. Allergies to furry pets such as cats and dogs are quite common. Even rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets, and horses can cause allergy symptoms. People can also be allergic to feathered animals (birds such as parrots or parakeets).
Pet dander
can cause health problems such as asthma or allergy attacks in some people.If you have these people in your home, you should take steps to minimize pet dander in your home as much as possible. Regularity is key: cleaning your house from time to time won't be enough, but a regular cleaning program can keep pet dander under control. If you don't have a pet but are thinking about adopting or buying one, make sure you don't have pet allergies before you get engaged. In addition to dandruff, people with pet allergies can also be allergic to proteins found in pet saliva, urine, and feces. If you can't avoid being around the animal, you can prevent pet dander from remaining by making sure that all furniture, rugs, and clothing are cleaned immediately and often after contact. Physical contact with pet dander can cause contact dermatitis, skin rash, hives or asthma in people.
Pet allergies are caused by certain proteins called allergens present in your pet that cause the allergic immune system to overreact. You can't cure pet allergies but you can control symptoms by preventing pets from having known allergens and taking medications. Allergies occur when the immune system reacts to a foreign substance such as pollen, mold or pet dander. If you have mild pet allergies symptoms may appear a few hours or a few days after you encounter a pet. Pet allergens can be found in homes, classrooms, workplaces and other places where pets have never been.
What Causes Excessive Pet Dander?
Excessive pet dander is caused by several factors.Skin infections and itching can lead to an increase in dandruff production. Hormonal imbalances like hypothyroidism can also be a cause of excessive desquamation. Animals without fur like reptiles, amphibians and fish are less likely to cause an allergic reaction due to their lack of dander. Mammals like cats and dogs are the most common culprits when it comes to causing allergies due to their shedding of dead skin cells called dandruff.
Other furry pets like rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets and horses can also cause allergy symptoms. Even feathered animals like parrots or parakeets can trigger an allergic reaction.
How Can You Control Excessive Pet Dander?
Pet dander is known to cause health problems like asthma or allergy attacks in some people. If you have these people in your home it's important to take steps to minimize pet dander as much as possible.A regular cleaning program is key for keeping pet dander under control. If you don't have a pet but are thinking about getting one make sure you don't have any allergies before engaging with the animal. In addition to dandruff, people with pet allergies may also be allergic to proteins found in saliva, urine and feces. If you cannot avoid being around the animal make sure all furniture, rugs and clothing are cleaned immediately after contact.
Physical contact with pet dander may lead to contact dermatitis, skin rash or hives or even asthma in some people. While there is no cure for pet allergies there are ways to control symptoms by preventing pets from having known allergens and taking medications. Allergies occur when the immune system reacts to foreign substances like pollen or mold or pet dander. Symptoms may appear a few hours or days after encountering a pet even if they haven't been around before.