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Allergies.
Allergy-Friendly Pets
By Hannah Woit If your nose itches merely in the vicinity of fur, even a “low allergy” cat or dog may not be for you. “Dander allergens are actually found in their saliva and urine,” warns James Sublett, MD, chair of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology indoor environment…
5 Allergy Cures Your Dog's Been Itching For
Veterinarians estimate that as many as 15% of dogs suffer from environmental allergies, most of which begin before your pooch's third birthday and continue--and usually worsen--throughout his life. RELATED: 3 Pet Symptoms You Should Never Ignore While you and your four-legged friend may share triggers, his symptoms aren't…
The Truth About Hypoallergenic Cats
By Dr. Eric Barchas Can you guess the No. 1 cause of permanent, career-ending disability for companion-animal veterinarians? You might be tempted to guess dog mauling, cat scratch fever, or cat bite infections, but you would be wrong. How about debilitating "compassion fatigue" (which is the currently de rigueur…
5 Common Pet Allergens
No one enjoys allergies; least of all the person who is suffering from them. But did you know that your pets suffer from allergies too? In fact, according to Dr. Joel Griffies, a board certified veterinary dermatologist in Marietta, Georgia, dogs and cats are affected by many of the same allergens that affect…
Can Dogs Eat Peanut Butter?
"Can dogs eat peanut butter?" It's one of the most frequent questions we're asked at PawNation. Many dog owners are confused; their dogs love the stuff, but it's not clear if feeding peanut butter to our canine pals is safe or healthy. We've got 10 facts about dogs and peanut butter that should answer your questions…
There is no reason for those with cat allergies to fear the fur anymore. According to Medical News Today, Canadian allergists have developed a treatment for people who are allergic to cats that could remove their symptoms for two years. Scientists from McMaster University in Ontario announced they have a vaccine that is successful in treating cat allergies for long periods after just four doses. The treatment has moved out of the second phase of clinical testing with no hiccups, offering hope to animal lovers that can't handle ...
