Around one third of the spanish houses have dogs and 10% cats. Aproximately 6 million dogs and 1.5 million cats. Unfortunately quite frequently their owners have allergy to them.
The proteins that produce this allergy can be found in the dander, skin flakes, saliva or even the urine.
There is no such thing as "hypoallergenic breed", contrary to the popular believe.
If you suffer allergy to your dog or cat, avoiding them is one of the cornerstones of the treatment. Another possibility is to try allergy shots.
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