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Controlling Pet Allergens

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Overview

All warm-blooded pets, such as cats, dogs, birds, and rodents, have dead skin cells (pet dander) and make urine or droppings. These things can all trigger symptoms, such as wheezing or coughing, or another allergic reaction, such as the rash of atopic dermatitis or the stuffy nose of allergic rhinitis. Substances that trigger these reactions are called allergens.


Credits for Controlling Pet Allergens

Current as of: October 24, 2023

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