Info not to be sneezed at in pet allergy book

Monday, September 11th, 2006 at 8:32 am

Well about time someone wrote a book about how to control pet allergies!

Too often I hear about people saying that they have to hand in their dog, cat or, yes, even ferret, because they are allergic to the animal. Now there is no excuse!!

Posted on Sat, Sep. 09, 2006

You adopt a pet, then learn you’re allergic. Talk about intense conflicts.

Don’t toss the creature. Your symptoms can be managed, the allergens in your home reduced and your quality of life improved.

Allergic to Pets? The Breakthrough Guide to Living with the Animals You Love (Bantam, $7.99), provides an overview of the steps owners of dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, rodents, rabbits and horses can take.

Pet people are often also allergic to dust, dust mites, mold and pollen allergens that aggravate your sensitivities, said author Shirlee Kalstone. With a little effort, you can minimize your exposure to them all.The book addresses the specific challenges of different pets and features an engaging quiz to debunk the myths.