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Find Out How Cat Allergy Depends On Cat Breeds

December 13th, 2007 at 01:23pm Under Breeder's+ Breeds+ Pet Hazards

By Lindsay Robertson

If you are one of those persons who have allergies due to cats,
here is information on how different sort of cat breeds
influence your reactions.

To begin with you must remember that the majority of
individuals cannot tolerate the saliva of a cat and not the
cat’s hair. Cats are constantly grooming themselves, resulting
in saliva spreading to all the parts of their hairy bodies. This
hair could be found all around the room or vicinity and can
trigger an allergy. Even those cats which are “hairless” will
carry saliva on their bodies, creating what is called “dander.”

In an average home the amount of “dead skin” scattered inside
would amaze you. A human being rebuilds new skin every two to
three weeks, so the upper most layers of skin is constantly
wearing off resulting in the accumulation of a lot of dust. The
same holds true for cats, dogs and other animals. Hence it
becomes important to keep your house clean and vacuum regularly
to keep a check on this dust.

Cats with hair

All the cats with hair on their bodies will inevitably have
saliva on their hair. The cat will lick itself and then the hair
will fall off. It’s absolutely necessary to tidy the house of
all the hair and vacuum the rooms so as not to cause any problem
to an allergic member. We possess a “Roomba” that wanders around
each single day – and it is just amazing how much cat hair it
gathers on a singular day. And we have just two cats at home.

You need to chalk out a hair management system, if you have a
cat with hair. If we clean up just a week, we see all the hair.
But if vacuum everyday, then it becomes easier to keep the house
clean and tidy. I have observed a big difference in my day to
day “responses” on the basis of the levels of hair.

Cats without hair

Many people wrongly think that cats without hair can cause no
allergy. Generally, I do not judge a pet by its capability to
cause allergies, but I suppose I can feel it if you have swollen
glands or eyes, that you would like to look for an alternative.
All through life you will come across many things that can cause
allergies, but pets are so adorable that they can compensate for
a little bit of puffiness. Having said that, let me mention that
cats without any hair do not rid you of any “allergy” problems.
The allergies originate from the tongues. So a cat without hair
does not mean a cat without allergies!

So in this case there would not be floating hair all around –
it is the dander of cat that would cause the allergy. All
creatures that breathe shed and renew their skin. As a human
individual you shed skin every two or three weeks, so there
would be lot of dead skin fluttering around if you do not clean
properly. Other pets including cats go through the same process.
So it is crucial to keep your house neat and tidy to keep those
allergens at bay.

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Kennels

July 25th, 2007 at 07:47am Under Kennels

The family pet is just that, part of the family. However, he might not always be invited to go on vacations with you. When that happens, you will need to find a kennel to watch your pet. Looking for a good kennel is just like seeking out a baby sitter. Remember, if you aren’t comfortable with the kennel, your pet won’t be and neither of you will have a restful vacation!

Here is a list of things to do and what to look for:
1. Phone the kennel and make an appointment to visit. You will want to see what kind of accommodations and atmosphere your pet will be in.

2. During your visit make sure to ask any questions you might have. You’ve invested both money and lots of love into your pet; make sure she will be comfortable and so will you.

3. Check the place for general appearance and overall cleanliness. The kennel should be free of dirt, fecal accumulation, odors and fleas, ticks, etc. Check into the cleaning schedule and what they use to clean.

4. Look at the facilities and services available - Is there a fenced in yard for your dog to play? Will they groom your dog? Is there a veterinarian on staff?

5. Observe the overall safety of the kennel. There should be no chemicals, sharp objects lying around. Look at the enclosures to ensure that your pet will be comfortable and safe in there.

6. Inquire about the staff. These people should have training and experience with animals. They should be able to detect the difference between sadness of the animal (because his family is away) and sickness. The most important thing to watch for is their attitudes. No matter how clean and safe the place may be, if the staff has a negative or neglectful attitude toward the animals, your pet won’t enjoy his stay.

7. Mealtimes are important to your animal. Just like us, if nervous or scared, your pet will find comfort in food. Ask about the feeding and watering schedule and what kind of food is served. Check to see if you can bring your own in or at least some treats.

8. It is always a good sign if the kennel checks your pet for immunizations and even requires it. This will help with the spread of disease from and to your pet.

9. Things such as temperature control, ventilation, lighting and sheltered exercise areas can all help your pet with his stay away from home.

10. Double check the rates and the boarding agreement.

11. Does the kennel hold the American Boarding Kennels Association Boarding Kennels Association certification?

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