How to permanently get rid of dog allergies?
Serena Waelchi
2025-10-08 23:49:55
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The only surefire way to get rid of a pet allergy is to remove the pet from your home.
There are, however, ways to minimize your exposure to allergens and lessen your symptoms if you don’t want to part with Fluffy.
Allergy shots (immunotherapy) expose you to the animal protein (allergen) that’s causing the reaction and help your body become less sensitive, reducing symptoms.
Shots are given by an allergist and are often used in more severe cases for long-term treatment.
Leukotriene modifiers are prescription medications that may be recommended if you can’t tolerate nasal antihistamines or corticosteroids.
Due to the risk of severe behavioral and mood changes, montelukast (Singulair) will only be used if there aren’t any suitable alternatives.
Some people with dog allergies may find that a saline (salt water) rinse daily to clear nasal passages of allergens can help.
A nasal lavage can control symptoms such as congestion and postnasal drip.
There are several things dog owners can do around the home to reduce allergens.
They include: setting up dog-free zones (certain rooms, such as a bedroom, where the dog is not allowed)
bathing the dog weekly using a pet-friendly shampoo (done by a non-allergic person)
removing carpeting, upholstered furniture, horizontal blinds, curtains, and any other items that may attract dander
using high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifiers to reduce airborne allergens in the home
keeping the dog outside (only in certain climates in a well-contained area and under humane conditions)
looking into hypoallergenic dog breeds
using a trial period when introducing a new pet to the family to assess family members’ reactions to the new dog.
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