Monday, March 16, 2009

There is really no such thing as a Hypoallergenic dog.

There is really no such thing as a Hypoallergenic dog. Most people think that we are allergic to the hair when, in reality, we are allergic to protein that is found in the animals saliva and skin glands which gets deposited on the hair. So, unless we can cut out the dogs tongues, no animal is totally hypoallergenic. I am not writing this to discourage people from getting a dog. There are certain dog breeds that are better than others and certain grooming practices(weekly bathing etc... all good for a Groomer like me!) that greatly reduce the occurrence of allergic reactions. Please follow the link below which will lead you to an excellent article explaining in great detail the ins and outs of "hypoallergenic" dogs.

http://www.canada.com/Health/Obama+unlikely+quest+hypoallergenic/1395311/story.html

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