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Allergies, Inside & Out
 
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The following is an Editorial Resource from YourTotalHealth.

Allergy Tips

True or False: A non-shedding dog
is non-allergenic.

Truth is, it’s not the fur that you’re allergic to, but the dander. Those are the skin cells shed by dogs, cats, and other animals with fur. So even dogs that don’t shed a lot, like poodles, still shed some dander; get close enough and you may well sneeze. But that doesn’t mean you need to pack your pet off to a pound!

Learn ways to minimize your exposure to dander: Keep Your Pet!
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