The allergy It is a disease that affects more than six million people in Spain of which more than 25% they live with a pet and although some of them are allergic to their pets, they are not correctly diagnosed. We remember that the allergy It is a hypersensitivity or abnormal reaction to a substance that is normally harmless to most people. The substances that cause allergy are called allergens. The animal allergens are the dandruff, the saliva and the urine.
In the case of dogs The main cause of allergic reactions is dandruff or skin scales that dogs are constantly releasing in the environment. These scales are extremely small, suspended in the air and deposited on the furniture and walls. Saliva and urine are also potential allergens in the dog. In the case of cat, which is the animal that causes more allergy problems, the main allergen is produced in feline saliva and in the sebaceous glands of your skin. This allergen is deposited in the fur when cats clean themselves or by the secretion of their sebaceous glands. And the rest of mammals such as hamsters, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, mice, ferrets and rabbits also contain allergens especially in the urine, although additional allergens from dandruff and saliva have been identified that can also cause reactions. For the birds, the dry dandruff that its feathers give off can produce allergy. In the case of birds of considerable size, such as parrots, it is known that they produce enough dandruff every day to cover most of the surfaces of the room in which their cage is located.
Once these allergens are introduced to people through their inhalation different types of blood are triggered by the nose, throat and lungs symptom. The most frequent are redness and itchy eyes, rhinitis, congestion and itchy nose, sneezing, itchy mouth and throat, chronic throat irritation, cough followed by respiratory distress or wheezing, respiratory failure, eczema, hives or hives caused by touching to the animal or to be licked by him. Although the best diagnosis you have to do a professional who should be given all the necessary instructions so that he can have all the possible information.
However, being allergic does not mean that you cannot have a pet or that you should give up the one you already have. In fact, the trauma caused by the rupture of the emotional bond with the pet It can make allergy symptoms worse. In most cases, symptoms can be significantly reduced by using specific products. From the Bayer brand they have sent us Vetriderm information although they also explain that it is necessary to make some change in the way we interact with animals for example, keep the pet at the same time take practical measures to minimize environmental allergens and reduce exposure to them.
From Bayer report that Vetriderm is a possible solution because it is specially formulated to antagonize animal surface allergens. Too relieves allergic symptoms cleaning the hair of allergens and controlling their diffusion through the environment, in addition to conditioning the hair and skin in a special way to reduce future accumulations. This substance works by adding to the allergenic particles present in the skin and hair of the animal to increase its weight, neutralizing them and preventing them from floating in the environment. The tests that explain to us what the laboratory has done indicate that The weekly application of Vetriderm Topical Lotion causes 80-85% of people allergic to their pets to show a significant increase in their tolerance towards them. They also ensure that the product is not toxic to the pet or its topical application or ingestion during self-hygiene. It can also be applied in pets from a few days to advanced ages.
So, although here we are talking about a specific product, in the market there are sure to be many more that will have to know more features and expected benefits. In any case the decision final, in my opinion, should be taken according to a professional of medicine to ensure that the child has the best conditions for its development without symptoms. Although it is a relief to know that there are substances on the market that allow children with mild or moderate allergies to live with pets.
