Pets Preventing Childhood Allergies

PETS PREVENTING

ALLERGIES

A N A T O L Y V A N E T I K . C O M

Recent studies have found

that any infant can develop

allergies when their body is

exposed to anything their

immune system deems as

“foreign” which causes the

reaction. Although

allergies can develop in

early stages or later in life,

studies have shown that a

pet such as a cat or dog in

an infant’s life can prevent

their allergy later on.

RESEARCH SAYS

CATS AND DOGSResearchers say that having a cat or dog in the home during

the first year of an infant’s life can prevent or reduce allergies

they may develop as they grow older. Although most parents

are concerned about children developing allergies to pets

because of their young immune systems, it’s actually contrary.

Pets can reduce childhood allergies. 

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Y O U ’ R E A L L E R G I C , T R Y P R E V E N T I N G D U S T M I T E S A S Y O U R F I R S T O P T I O N .  

50% LESS L IKELY

Children who grow up with a cat or dog are almost 50% less

likely to develop allergies later down the road. Because their

bodies are welcoming the cat or dog, their immune system is

less likely to have an allergic reaction. 

Keep your pets out of the bedrooms Take your pets outside to play Wash your hands after you pet your cat or dog Don’t touch your eyes after playing with your pets Replace your carpets with hardwood flooring

H E R E A R E A F E W P E T

A L L E R G Y P R E V E N T I V E

S T R A T E G I E S :  

PREVENTATIVE STRATEGIES

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