Allerpet for Dogs Too!

I love catching up with old friends.  Sometimes you can go weeks and even months without seeing one of these valued friends and then “pop” there they are you and pick up like you never left off.

I had a great lunch a few days ago with a couple of those special friends.  While we were chatting, one friend asked me about the blog post where I discussed the Allerpet for Cats.  I assured her that I had not done the Photoshop treatment for the picture of my cat. Yes, the cat really was my cat and yes it really was that shiny.  She wanted to know if they made Allerpet for dogs.

allerpet for dogs and cats

Seems that her beloved beagle causes her to be uncomfortable from time to time.  She noticed that when the dog is freshly washed, she has no reaction.  But, if the dog goes long without a bath, then the itchy, watery eyes and discomfort return.  Knowing what I know about pet allergens, that makes perfect sense.

See, the protein that causes the allergic reaction is found in the saliva and urine of the dog. Every time the dog licks or urinates, a bit of this sticks to the skin and fur.  It then dries up and can either flake off on its own and become airborne or it is shed with that piece of skin or fur, which then becomes airborne.

Once it is in the air, it is inhaled and triggers the reaction.  When the dog is first washed, all loose skin and fur are removed and the dried saliva is washed away.  However, it builds up quickly.

So yes, they do make Allerpet for dogs.  It is called  Allerpet/D for dogs.  Not only will it gently denature that allergen, but it will make the dog as soft and shiny as my cat.

She is going to stop by The Allergy Store to pick up a bottle.  I’ll ask her to take a beagle pic and post that one too.

Stay tuned!

Cheryl

AllergyStore.Com

Does Your Pet Have Pet Food Allergies?

Did you ever think some of your pet’s ailments may be related to the food you are feeding them?  Pets have food allergies just like people.  Pet food is big business, in 2010 we spent 18.7 billion dollars to feed our pets.  I didn’t personally spend that entire amount  but it did feel like a lot.  No matter what you spend, your pets symptoms may be a result of pet food allergies

With that much money involved competition is fierce among the various manufacturers of pet food.  So,  you can imagine that quality and good nutrition may not be at the top of the list for some companies.

There are regulations for the production of pet food.

“The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) requires that all animal foods, like human foods, be safe to eat, produced under sanitary conditions, contain no harmful substances, and be truthfully labeled.” Read Regulations

But just like the food we eat, you need to read the labels carefully when you are deciding what you want to get “Miss Kitty” to eat this week.  Make sure you know what “meat-and-bone meal” and “by-products” on the outside of the bag actually mean. We stay away from products with artificial colors or flavors, corn (cheap filler), wheat gluten, meal, byproducts and other cheap fillers.

When times are hard we all try to find ways to cut back on expenses, just don’t do it with the pets. A trip to the vet is not any cheaper that a visit to the doctor.  Any cheap pet food may result in pet food allergies.

Wishing you the best of health
Mike Krause

AllergyStore.com – Serving our customers since 1989
800 771-2246

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Allerpet Solutions for Pet Allergies

As a pet owner, (3 cats and 2 birds) I hate it when someone calls and tells me someone is allergic to the cat and the doctor said get rid of it. That’s like tossing out a family member. Getting rid of a family member because of pet allergies is just sad.

 

allerpet for pet allergiesThere are some people that have such severe pet allergies that they have no choice but to find their pet a new home.  Those are the exceptions, not the rule.  Before you evict Fluffy or Spike, try a few these things first if you can:
  • Keep the pet outside
  • Keep the pet out of the bedroom
  • Wash the bedding and anything else they get on
  • Treat them with Allerpet Solutions, Allerpet/C for cats and Allerpet/D for dogs. Allerpet Solutions gets rid of the dander and harmful allergens without hurting the pet.
  • Wash the dog, I will not try to wash my cats, with a good shampoo
  • Use HEPA air cleaners
  • Wipe down furniture and walls. Dander floats and sticks to everything
  • Get rid of rugs and carpeting or treat it
These are just a few suggestions that we have gotten from our customers over the years.
Wishing you the best of health
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com – Serving Customers Since 1989
800 771-ACHOO

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