How to avoid allergies caused by pets
It’s not the pet fur that causes an allergic reaction, it’s flakes of their dead skin, saliva and dried urine.
If you have a pet you’re allergic to, you could try:
keeping pets outside as much as possible, or limiting them to a particular area of the house, preferably an area without carpet
not allowing pets in bedrooms
bathing pets at least once a week
regularly grooming pets outside
regularly washing all bedding and soft furnishings on which a pet is allowed
using an air filter in rooms where you spend most of your time
increasing ventilation with fans, air-conditioning or by opening windows.
If you’re visiting a friend or relative who has a pet, ask them not to dust or vacuum on the day you’re visiting as this will stir up the allergens into the air.
Taking a dose of antihistamine medication about an hour before visiting can also help reduce the severity of your symptoms.