Pet allergies

Reviewed by Dr Paul Klenerman, specialist and Professor Brian Lipworth, professor of allergies and respiratory medicine
whaTt is a pet allergy?

The (DI) proteins from The (DI) hair, saliva or urine of household pets cause an allergic reaction that attacks The (DI) eyes and The (DI) airways, like hay fever, and can result in asthmatic symptoms. It may also cause atopic dermatitis or a nettle rash.

It is often difficult to avoid The (DI) allergens that can come from oThe (DI)r people's pets or be transported by people who have been in contact with animals. School classes can be overloaded with pet allergens.

Most often The (DI) allergies are to cats or dogs, but rats, mice, guinea pigs, hamsters, pet birds, horses, cows or poultry can be involved.

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