Allergies, Inside & Out

The following is an Editorial Resource from YourTotalHealth.

Allergy-Friendly Pets

Reviewed by: Marc J. Sicklick, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI

If you’re allergic to dander but you still want a pet to call your own, try one of these allergy-friendly pets:

• Fish. Yes, you once won a goldfish at the fair, and it died. Try again. Keeping fish, especially tropical fish, can be a beautiful and rewarding hobby.
  
  
• Reptiles. They may not be cuddly but reptiles can be fascinating. Lizards (geckos, iguanas) often have personalities that rival a cat’s. Some snakes like the ball python are renowned for their mild-mannered temperaments. Just be sure that you know what you’re getting yourself into: A baby iguana looks cute, but when it grows to four feet long, it can be a handful. Or two.
  
  
• Amphibians. Want something more responsive than a fish, less scaly than a reptile? Frogs and salamanders make easy-to-care for and interesting pets.
  
  

What's Next: Love the Outdoors Again

• Meet the Allergens
  
• Manage Your Allergies
  
• Home: Your Allergy-Free Zone
  
• Keep Your Pet!
  
• Sneeze-Free Gardening
  
  

Review date: 02-19-2008