How to lessen allergies from dogs?

To reduce allergens and symptoms, get an allergy test, as allergies are usually cumulative and often involve multiple different allergens. You can minimize exposure to airborne allergens that exceed tolerance thresholds and trigger attacks by identifying and concentrating on all the causes, not just the pet allergy. Use HEPA air cleaners and vacuums and clean frequently, as HEPA filters trap harmful particles in the air such as pet dander and dust mites. Create an “allergy-free” zone by restricting your pet from one or two rooms in the home to reduce the amount of total allergens. Bathe your pet on a weekly basis, as routine bathing and/or grooming can go a long way in reducing certain pet allergens. If your pet does not enjoy baths, you can help by brushing them more often to reduce the amount of shedding, and try dander-reducing wipes specifically made to minimize dander. Treatments such as immunotherapy, steroidal and antihistamine nose sprays, or antihistamine pills may be effective if the steps above are not effective. Always consult your medical doctor before starting any medication or changing medications. Consult your veterinarian for additional support on finding medicated shampoos or wipes for your pets.

If you're allergic to your pet and your reactions aren’t life-threatening, there are many ways to reduce indoor allergens and allergy symptoms so you and your pet can live together more comfortably. Create an "allergy free" zone in your home—preferably the allergic person's bedroom—and strictly prohibit the pet's access to it. Use a HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) air cleaner, and consider using impermeable covers for the mattress and pillows. Use HEPA air cleaners throughout the rest of the home, and avoid dust-and-dander-catching furnishings such as cloth curtains and blinds and carpeted floors. Bathe your pet weekly to reduce the level of allergy-causing dander (shed old skin cells). Try treatments, including immunotherapy (allergy shots), steroidal and antihistamine nose sprays, and antihistamine pills. A combination of approaches—medical control of symptoms, good housecleaning methods and immunotherapy—is most likely to succeed in allowing an allergic person to live with pets.