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PET ALLERGIES: The Hypoallergenic Dog Myth

December 12, 2011 by Elizabeth DiBurro Leave a Comment

People who have allergies have over sensitive immune
systems.  Their bodies overreact to
harmless proteins which cause their bodies to attack it similar to bacteria and
viruses.  Their symptoms, depending on
the severity, are coughing, wheezing, sneezing, red itchy eyes, runny, itchy,
congested nose, skin irritation, hives and at some times anaphylaxis.

People who suffer from dog allergies are allergic to the
protein found in the dog’s saliva, dander, and urine.  Most are not allergic to the dog’s fur.  It is the saliva, dander and urine ON the fur
that most people are allergic to. 

There are a number of dog breeds that do not shed hair/fur as much as other dogs. These breeds were dubbed “hypoallergenic”. However, they shed just as much allergenic proteins as other dogs.

In a recent study 173 homes were tested.  62 dog breeds were studied, 11 of which were
considered to be hypoallergenic.   The
study shows that just as much dog protein was found in homes with “hypoallergenic”
dogs as those with non-hypoallergenic dogs.   
 Still not convinced? 
The links below go into more detail with case studies.  Click and take a look.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypoallergenic_dog_breed

http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20307349,00.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/08/hypoallergenic-dogs-not-a_n_893244.html

http://www.webmd.com/allergies/news/20110712/study-questions-claims-about-hypoallergenic-dogs

http://theweek.com/article/index/217116/the-myth-of-hypoallergenic-dogs

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110707161738.htm

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20077941-10391704.html

Filed Under: Food Allergies Tagged With: dog allergy, Food Allergies

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