Friday, November 23, 2007

Inhalant Allergies In Dogs And Cats

Several objects in the environment can be inhaled by pets and can trigger allergic reactions in dogs and cats. These objects induce the cells of the pets to release substances such as histamine. With histamine, the irritation begins.
The objects in the environment that cause this type of allergies are called allergens. Some examples of these allergens are the following:
? Pollen from the surrounding flowering plants
? Dusts that have accumulated in several areas in the house
? Mites and similar tiny creatures that survive and live on dust
? Molds, fungi, and other similar low forms of plants. The spores from these can be inhaled by pets
Pets, upon exposure to the above allergens will show several symptoms. Among dogs, the major symptoms are: < View the rest of this article


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