| You've just got a new boyfriend/girlfriend or your aunt | | | | sure to check on him, or her, frequently to ensure that |
| is visiting for the weekend and the person in question is | | | | there are no signs of distress. |
| allergic to pet hair. If, like the vast majority of pet | | | | 6. During the two or three weeks leading up to your |
| owners, you consider your pet to be an important | | | | guest’s visit, ensure that you have brushed your |
| member of the family, this can be a difficult time. | | | | dog or cat daily. If you have a dog, it is wise to bathe |
| However, there are a number of ways to tackle the | | | | him, or her, too. This will help to reduce the amount of |
| problem, without having to place your pet in a boarding | | | | hairs that your pet sheds, thereby reducing the |
| center. | | | | possibility of an allergic reaction. |
| 1. When having a friend or family member who is | | | | 7. If your houseguest is severely allergic, you may like |
| allergic to pets stay for several days, it is a good idea | | | | to consider asking a friend, relative or neighbor to care |
| to ask if they have any medication. Try to tactfully | | | | for your pet for the duration of the visit. Leaving your |
| explain that you will do all you can to reduce the | | | | pet with someone you trust is preferable to leaving |
| potential for allergic reaction, but that your pet will be in | | | | him, or her, in the care of strangers. |
| the house. | | | | 8. Alternatively, you may like to purchase an air purifier |
| 2. If it is the new love of your life who is suffering with | | | | or filter, as this can prove very helpful to an allergy |
| allergies, it is a good idea to arrange to go out for your | | | | sufferer. It is certainly worth investing in an air filter if |
| dates. If that special someone is sneezing and puffy- | | | | you are expecting regular visits from an allergy |
| eyed when in your house, it will surely kill the romance. | | | | sufferer. |
| 3. It is always a good idea to thoroughly vacuum all | | | | 9. On the other hand, if you have yet to get a pet and |
| carpets, rugs and possibly furniture, before an allergy | | | | you’re living with an allergy sufferer, there are |
| sufferer arrives in your home. These days, there are | | | | many animals that will not cause symptoms. Most |
| numerous vacuum cleaners that are wonderful at | | | | obviously, fish and reptiles make great pets and do not |
| ridding your home of allergens. | | | | shed. Alternatively, if you would rather a cat or dog, |
| 4. Remember, not all people love animals as much as | | | | there are hairless breeds of both animals. Moreover, |
| you do. It is a good idea to respect a houseguest’s | | | | there are some dog breeds, such as the Poodle and |
| feelings on this matter and try to prevent your pet | | | | Greyhound, which are considered |
| from jumping up or on your guest. Moreover, ensure | | | | ‘hypoallergenic’ due to the fact they do not tend |
| that your animal cannot get to your guest’s | | | | to cause allergic reactions. |
| belongings to chew or shed on them. | | | | Of course, the majority of this advice is designed to |
| 5. It may be helpful to separate your guest and your | | | | help with a short-term visits from an allergy sufferer. |
| pet, either by keeping your animal in another room, or | | | | Unfortunately, none of these measures can guarantee |
| using a baby gate to divide a room. Of course, baby | | | | a solution to pet allergies, but they will help to reduce |
| gates will not work for cats or dogs that like to jump. | | | | the chance of an allergic reaction. |
| Therefore, if you keep your pet in a separate room be | | | | |