are a few suggestions from the Mayo Clinic that can help minimize the exposure your home: Bathe your pet frequently. Ask a family member or friend without al- lergy symptoms to bathe your pet on a weekly basis.
Establish a pet-free zone. Make certain rooms in your house, such as your bedroom, pet-free zones to reduce allergen levels in those rooms. Remove carpeting and dander-
attracting furnishings. If possible, replace wall-to-wall carpeting with tile, wood, linoleum or vinyl floor- ing which won’t harbor pet allergens. Consider replacing other allergen- attracting furnishings, such as uphol- stered furniture, curtains and horizon- tal blinds.
Enlist help. When it comes time
to clean your pet’s kennel, litter box or cage, ask a family member or friend who doesn’t have allergies to do it for you. Use high-efficiency filters. High-
efficiency particulate air (HEPA) air purifiers and vent filters may help reduce airborne pet allergens. Keep your pet outside. If your
pet can live comfortably outside, you can reduce the amount of allergens in your home.
Animals give us such joy on a daily basis and even though they may cause us to have some symptoms, most pet owners would not think of parting with their animals. If you are one of the millions of people suffering with symptoms when you are around animals, there are options to reduce your symptoms. Certain advanced therapies can help relieve or signifi- cantly reduce the symptoms associ- ated with pet allergies. Consult your physician for treatments that are non- invasive and do not include needles, supplements or medications.
Dr. Sara Penton is a Chiropractic physician and doctor with Absolute Health at 13402 N. Scottsdale Road, Building B, Suite 150, in Scottsdale. For more information on allergies and potential treatment options, contact Absolute Health at 480-991-9945 or
AbsoluteHealthAz.com. See ad on page 27.
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