Pets For Allergy Sufferers

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16 pets for those with allergies

Pets unselfishly love their owners and daily delight them with their presence. Alas, not everyone can afford to have a pet due to allergies. Consider in the article 16 animals that are suitable for allergy sufferers.

Cold-blooded animals

Amphibians are a great option for people with animal allergies. They have no wool at all.

Turtle

Turtles can be both terrestrial and amphibian. For the former, an aquarium with water is not even useful. The most common for home keeping are red-eared, Caspian, marsh, forest and Central Asian species. In the presence of strong sensitivity and allergies, it is recommended to have amphibians that will live in the aquarium and not cause discomfort when changing skins.

Fishes

Pet shops provide a wide selection of different aquarium fish. Therefore, everyone can choose the inhabitants of the aquarium to their liking. The main thing is to pay attention to the composition of the feed. It can often cause allergic reactions.

Snail

Snails are an unusual example of a pet, but they are also brought up in houses and apartments. The most suitable are Achatina - giants that grow in length up to 25 centimeters. By themselves, they are hypoallergenic, and food is not necessary for their nutrition, because Achatina is almost omnivorous.

Hypoallergenic dog breeds

Dogs are one of the most common types of pets. Unfortunately, if a person is allergic to dog hair, he has only 2 options - not to have a dog at all, or choose one of the hypoallergenic breeds.

Bedlington Terrier

The breed is considered rare, so the cost of puppies is high and it is not easy to find breeders. These terriers have a short, curly, soft coat that is resistant to dandruff and shedding, and is odorless, making them great companions for allergy sufferers. Bedlington Terriers are of medium body size.

American terrier

Representatives of this breed have no wool at all, however, they require careful care for their soft skin. With improper or insufficient care, the animal's skin will begin to dry and crack, thereby causing discomfort to the dog.

Irish water spaniel

The oldest and largest spaniel species. More suitable for keeping in a private house. Despite the abundance of wool, they practically do not shed and do not require special care for it.

Schnauzer

All dogs belonging to this group of breeds are hypoallergenic. Their coat is not subject to shedding and does not require special care. However, almost daily brushing is necessary, especially in the mustache and beard area.

Chinese crested dog

The Chinese Crested do not have 70% of their entire body hair. And long hairs on the ears and tail will also not cause discomfort to the owners, since they do not shed and in themselves are soft and not thick. Just like American terriers, they need constant skin care to avoid dryness and dandruff.

Hypoallergenic cat breeds

Another popular pets, allergies to which, unfortunately, are also common are cats. However, among them there are breeds that are hypoallergenic and do not cause discomfort to their owners.

Devon rex

These cats have a short, curly coat that requires frequent washing. It is recommended to bathe cats of this breed 1-2 times a week, as all skin secretions are not absorbed by their short hair. Particular attention should also be paid to the ears - substances that cause allergic reactions can accumulate in them.

Sphinx

Famous "hairless" cats that do not have hair all over their body. In fact, they have an insignificant short undercoat, but it poses no threat.

Abyssinian breed

Cats of this breed have a short, soft hypoallergenic coat that does not require special and frequent grooming.

British breed

Scientists and breeders note that British Shorthair cats make good pets for allergy sufferers. Famous gray cats do not require special care and frequent washing, and their short soft hair does not cause allergic reactions.

Allerka

The newest breed of cats, bred by American experts, who note its complete safety for any allergy sufferer. However, this breed has one drawback - high cost. These cats are considered some of the most expensive in the world.

Rodents

Just like dogs and cats, rodents' hair can shed and cause allergies. However, they live in confined spaces and do not spread their hair around the house. Therefore, allergy sufferers can safely live with them in the same room, especially if they do not come into contact with them. But there are those that, in principle, do not cause allergies.

Guinea pig Baldwin

This breed of "hairless" guinea pigs, which have a funny appearance. They look like small hippos, which is why both adults and children like them, and are also soft and pleasant to the touch. Due to the lack of wool, they can be held in hands without fear for health. The main thing is to monitor their condition, and to prevent drafts and hypothermia.

Chinchilla

One of the most hypoallergenic rodents. Chinchillas lack sebaceous and sweat glands, which makes their dense, short coat constantly clean and does not need to be washed frequently. All waste products of these animals, like themselves, are odorless.

Syrian hamster

The hair and dandruff of these hamsters does not scatter around the house and does not cause discomfort to its inhabitants. In addition, the hamsters themselves are clean and take care of the condition of their fur, thus not causing inconvenience to their owners.

When choosing a pet for yourself, it is important to know how strong the allergy of the future owner is. And if one hair is enough for the occurrence of a reaction, it is better to think about those who do not have hair. The selection is varied and does not stop at cats and dogs.