The 13 best allergy animals

You do not have to risk an early fight for allergy to enjoy the company with these hypoallergenic pets.


If playing with a friendadorable puppy In the park or let your parents' cat cover yourself on your knees leave you red eyes and sneezing, you are far from him alone. According toAsthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Up to 3 people on 10 allergy attacks have these sensitivities triggered by dogs and cats. However, it does not mean a past life to look with envy in the windows of the pet shop and dream of having an animal friend to call yours is a lost conclusion. With the help of top doctors and veterinarians, we have gathered the best pets with people with allergies, giving you love and the company you dream of holding the tissues.

1
Shih Tzeus

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Believe it or not, Fluffy Shih Tzus could be an excellent choice for you, even though most other dogs meet you for allergy medicine.

"These dogs are low allergens," explains small animal and exotic veterinarianSara Ochoa, DVM, veterinary consultant forDoglab.com. She recommends to Shih Tzeus for people with allergy because of their hair resembling hair that puts very little.

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Welsh Terriers

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With soft curly coats and floppy ears, dogs are not much cute than the Welsh Terrier. Fortunately for those who have allergies, they are an excellent choice if you are looking to avoid a thrust.

"There are not many races that produce fewer allergy symptoms than the Welsh Terrier," saysKristin Sandberg, expert style expert for pets forRover.com. To further reduce your risk of symptoms, Sandberg also recommends aspirate frequently, wash your dog often and keep your puppy on the bed.

3
Poodle

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The curly hair of the poodles can look like an allergic attack, but Ochoa says it's not the case.

"These are the number one dogpeople who have allergies Should consider, "says Ochoa, noting that poodles arrive from tiny to large and do not pay, limiting their risk of triggering allergies in those affected.

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Portuguese water dogs

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It was not just the cute Face of Bo who made him perfect addition to the Obama household - the Portuguese water dog was chosen because he wasUnlikely to triggerMalia Obama's allergies.

They "have hair, not fur and no underlay ... then the load of allergy is less," explains the otolaryngologistGiri Venkatraman, MD, founder of personalized health servicesGiril.

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Balinese

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The bristle sphinx are an obvious choice for people with allergy, but they are not the only cats many people with allergies safe at home. According toPurvi Parikh, Md, allergologist and immunologist with theAllergic Network and Asthma"Balinese is known to produce less than the Fel D 1" allergen, the main allergen associated with cats.

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Roxes

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With their big ears and their big eyes, the cats of Rex could be the closest that you can get your own baby yoda at home. Parikh suggests Cats Devon and Cornish Rex for people of allergies because they "cover less of Sarber and so less allergens".

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Siberian

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Do you think you can not have a big fluffy cat because of your allergies? Reflect again!

"It may be surprising that the Siberian breed is gentle on allergies, given the long magnificent coat they wore. However, Siberians can sometimes produce less Fel D 1 than other races, which is the Protein that people react negatively, "says Sandberg, who also notes that they are generally playful and affectionate, making it a great addition to most households.

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Fish

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Looking for alow maintenance pet It's almost guaranteed not to trigger your allergies? You can not do much better than the fish.

"Fish make wonderful pets for people of allergies," says the veterinarianJennifer COATES, DVM, which serves on the advisory board forPet of life today. Fortunately, you do not need a huge amount of space to house them either. The coatings indicate that Betta single male fish can fend out simply in a small and simple tank, while those who want a centerpiece can flourish on "elaborate configurations and large facilities for fresh tropical fish or water salty, "she explains.

9
Turtles

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If you want to avoid eating your children, their pet "went on a farm", consider making a turtle.

"Reptiles are a good hypoallergenic pet option," says Coates, who notes that herbivorous turtles are a particularly good fit for anyone who loves reptiles but does not like the idea of ​​feeding their insects of animals or Small mammals.

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Iguanas

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Pets are not much cooler than iguanas and feed them are easy, even for the most charming pet owners.

"Lizards like green iguanas [and] Desert iguanas are herbivores" which are also very efficient allergies, depending on the coatings.

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Canaries

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A feather friend could simply be the perfect fit for you if allergies are a concern at your home.

"Birds are generally less allergenic that animals with fur", explains the coatings that say that the canaries in particular tend to be well tolerated by people with allergy.

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Finish

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In a pinch, get a pinch! COATES recommend these birds with low allergen for anyone who can not watch a dog or cat without sniffing. Just be warned before taking your new fans, they are social birds, so they are generally better in pairs.

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Parakeet

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Sweet, musical and talkative, the parakeets are large pets - and they are particularly wonderful for anyone who do not want their animal companion does not leave red eyes and sniff.

"The parakeets are ideal because they produce fewer squams because of their small size compared to the greatest birds," says COATES.


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