{"id":9227,"date":"2024-10-11T15:46:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T12:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9227"},"modified":"2026-07-22T22:17:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T19:17:02","slug":"allergies-to-animal-fur-are-easily-detected-and-can-be-comfortably-absorbed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/allergies-to-animal-fur-are-easily-detected-and-can-be-comfortably-absorbed\/","title":{"rendered":"Allergy to animal fur: how to recognize and live comfortably"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"694\"><strong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"694\">1. What causes animal allergies is not fur, but proteins<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"779\">Despite popular myth, it&#039;s not the fur that&#039;s to blame. The main allergens are proteins found in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"833\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"790\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"790\">saliva<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"799\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"799\">urine<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"833\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"833\">dandruff (dead skin cells)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"1073\">The fur only carries these proteins on itself. When the animal sheds, licks itself, or is indoors, protein particles settle on furniture, carpets, and clothing. When inhaled, they cause a hyperreaction of the immune system in sensitive people.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1318\">According to <strong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1100\">Mayo Clinic<\/strong>, the strongest allergen in cats is protein <strong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1152\">Fel d 1<\/strong>, and in dogs \u2014 <strong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1177\">Can f 1<\/strong>. Their size is so small that they can remain in the air for up to several hours and cause a reaction even without direct contact with the animal.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1404\"><strong data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1404\">2. How does an allergy to animal fur manifest itself - symptoms can be misleading<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1506\">The reaction may be immediate or may take several hours to appear. It is important to pay attention to the following signs:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1902\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1617\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1617\"><strong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1535\">Respiratory symptoms<\/strong><br data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1538\" \/>\u2013 itchy nose<br data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1559\" \/>\u2013 chronic sneezing<br data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1581\" \/>\u2013 rhinitis, runny nose<br data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1601\" \/>\u2013 asthma attacks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1692\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1692\"><strong data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1636\">Ocular manifestations<\/strong><br data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1639\" \/>\u2013 tearing<br data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1656\" \/>\u2013 itching of the eyelids<br data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1676\" \/>\u2013 redness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1785\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1785\"><strong data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1715\">Skin symptoms<\/strong><br data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1718\" \/>\u2013 hives<br data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1736\" \/>\u2013 eczema<br data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1749\" \/>\u2013 exacerbation of atopic dermatitis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1902\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1902\"><strong data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1801\">General<\/strong><br data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1804\" \/>\u2013 fatigue<br data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1816\" \/>\u2013 nasal congestion at night<br data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1846\" \/>\u2013 frequent acute respiratory viral infections due to decreased barrier function of mucous membranes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"2105\">The situation is especially dangerous in children who have a hereditary predisposition to allergies. <strong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"1992\">WHO<\/strong> notes that early exposure to allergens without immune control may increase the risk of developing bronchial asthma.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"2105\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9229\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/test-1.jpg\" alt=\"the doctor performs a skin prick test for animal allergens\" width=\"1200\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/test-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/test-1-150x60.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/test-1-600x240.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/test-1-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/test-1-1024x410.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/test-1-768x307.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2172\"><strong data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2172\">3. How to act: a modern strategy for overcoming wool allergies<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2329\">A fur allergy is not always a reason to part with your pet forever. If the symptoms are not critical, medical and household measures can significantly alleviate the condition.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2391\"><strong data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2391\">Diagnosis - confirm that the cause is in the animal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2662\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2479\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2479\">molecular allergy diagnostics (detection of specific IgE to Fel d 1, Can f 1, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2522\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2522\">prick tests with standard extracts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2585\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2585\">laboratory blood tests (called component analysis)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2662\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2662\">monitoring well-being after being near an animal or in the house<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2736\"><strong data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2736\">Medical support \u2014 individual treatment depending on severity<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"3019\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2796\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2796\">antihistamines (loratadine, desloratadine, fexofenadine)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2825\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2825\">nasal steroid sprays<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2859\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2859\">eye drops for conjunctivitis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"3019\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"3019\">complicated cases \u2014 prescribing ASIT (allergen-specific immunotherapy)<br data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2937\" \/><strong data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2946\">FDA<\/strong> approved a series of injections and tablet forms of immunotherapy against Fel d 1<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3083\"><strong data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3083\">Household recommendations are no less important than medications<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3481\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3136\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3136\">install <strong data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3118\">air purifier<\/strong> with HEPA filter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3219\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3219\">spend <strong data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3178\">daily wet cleaning<\/strong> and wash your pet&#039;s paws after a walk<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3257\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3257\">restrict the animal&#039;s access to the bedroom<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3330\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3260\" data-end=\"3330\"><strong data-start=\"3260\" data-end=\"3296\">Bathe your pet once a week.<\/strong> (in consultation with a veterinarian)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3404\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3404\"><strong data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3360\">replace fabric furniture<\/strong> or use covers that are easy to wash<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3481\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3407\" data-end=\"3481\">choose <strong data-start=\"3416\" data-end=\"3452\">breeds with lower allergen content<\/strong> \u2014 sphinxes, orientals, lapdogs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3519\"><strong data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3519\">Links to official sources<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3826\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3649\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3649\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/pet-allergy\/symptoms-causes\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3647\">Mayo Clinic - Pet allergy: symptoms and causes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3650\" data-end=\"3726\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3726\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3724\">FDA - Approved immunotherapy for animal allergens<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3727\" data-end=\"3826\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3729\" data-end=\"3826\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3729\" data-end=\"3826\">World Health Organization - Environmental allergens and respiratory health<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Allergy to animal hair is not a sentence. It is a chronic but controllable condition. Thanks to accurate diagnosis, modern treatment and organized space at home, you can find a balance between comfort and health - and not give up on your pet if it has already become part of your family.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. What causes animal allergies is not fur, but proteins. Despite a common myth, fur is not to blame. 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