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Pet dander in the home is a very common allergy trigger. Over 70% of households in the U.S. have a cat or dog, and 10% - 15% of the population is allergic to animals. About a third of people that are allergic to cats live with at least one!
Pet dander in the home comes from dead skin flakes that the pet sheds, and is the primary cause of pet related allergies. While the length of a pet’s hair does not affect how much dander it produces, longer hair can attract other indoor allergens like pollen, mold spores, dust, and others. The more indoor allergens there are in your home environment, the worse allergy and asthma symptoms can be.
Let us help you. Have a HomeAdvice™ indoor air quality test done today in your home – it’s simple, easy, and is typically offered at an affordable or with some providers nocost to you, the homeowner. Find an IAQ expert in your area. They will be able to measure what’s in your home’s air (including indoor allergens like pet dander), and recommend a solution based on your specific situation. Many times a simple filter installation can make a huge difference in your home’s indoor air quality.
Interested in what people in your area have experienced with AirAdvice? Learn more about people who have had an air quality test and how the results led to improvements in the environment in their homes.
AirAdvice indoor air quality tips: Short of finding a new home for your pet, there are some things you can do to minimize your exposure to pet dander in the home:
- Wash pets regularly.
- Wash hands after handling pets.
- Keep pets outdoors, if practical.
- Limit exposure to, or replace, materials that attract pet dander and other allergens: cloth curtains, carpets, fibrous furniture, etc.
- Most importantly, install proper filtration, and possibly ventilation.