Your pet has been a major part of your life right from it’s first paw-step in your home. But what when you suddenly realise that you have developed an allergy of your very own beloved pet? Fret not, people. Here are 7 really effective things you can do to lessen the effects of the allergy, if not able to get rid of it completely.
* Good Air ConditioningGood air ventilation is very important. Stale and congested air in a room has higher chances of holding diseases-causing and allergy-causing bacteria in it. Hence, open the windows and let the stale air out and the fresh air in. You can even plant some small potted plants near your balcony door. Also, install a high-efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA) in your air-conditioner mac
* Avoid Sharing Bed With Your PetIt
does sound heart-wrenching, but yes, if you are a pet-allergic you must
stop sharing your bed with your pets right away. It is said that during
sleep, we tend to breathe deeply, which means having pets in the same
bed as you will increase the chances of making your even sicker. You can
make a more comfortable bed for your pet just outside your room or, if
you both cannot stay apart, in your own room.
* Remove Unnecessary FabricRemove fabrics from your home decor that are not really necessary – carpets, layered curtains, sofa drapes, fabric partitions, etc. Fabrics, if not washed and cleaned time-to-time, contains a lot of disease-causing and allergy-causing micro-organisms. Therefore, remove them and keep them aside. In case of the festive season, if you feel like going extravagant with the decorations, make sure you daily run a vacuum cleaner on the furniture.
* Bathe And Groom Your Pet RegularlyNo matter how drama your pet does to not get bathed, make it a point to give them a bath at least once every week. It is said that bathing them regularly can reduce the chances of you getting allergies by more than 50 per cent. Also, every now and then, make it a point to get them groomed and get their fur trimmed.
* Keep Your Pet’s Bed CleanYour pet’s/pets’ bed must be washed and clean every now and then. Go for minimal bedding – thin mattress/cushion, minimal fabrics, etc. Sprinkle antibacterial powder on the bed every now and then.
* Regular Allergy-Tests And Medications
Sometimes, some
problems are only in your head. You may have developed a severe dust
allergy in reality but you fear it might be pet-allergy. Determine
before you fall for any conclusions. If you do have developed
pet-allergy, you must consult a doctor and go for immunotherapy route –
allergy shots. This will not only make you immune to pet allergy but
also to various other allergies.
* Have Pet-Free ZonesAlways keep a pet-zone in your home – it can be a mere part of a large room or a different room altogether. Do this by installing detachable room fences that are tall enough for the dogs to not jump over them. This pet-free zone is very much important for the time when you are recovering from allergy, and this will also help your pets understand that they are not allowed across the fencing.