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Protect Your Dog From Allergies By Switching To Hypoallergenic Dog Beds

By Tara Daniels


Human beings often are affected by a growing variation of allergies. We are allergic to chemicals, plants and trees, pollen, and different foods. However, the same allergies that affect us, can also affect your pets. Veterinarians and animal associations are beginning to report that pet allergies are on the rise. You can combat pet allergies the same way you combat your own allergies. The first step is to replace old pet beds with new hypoallergenic dog beds.

According to many medical dictionaries, hypoallergenic means an item or material that is treated or made from materials that are not known to cause allergic reactions in humans or pets. The bedding is made from fillers and materials that cause less allergic reactions than bedding that is made from the usual materials like cotton or polyesters that are known to cause allergic reactions.

Using a specialized blend of organic and all-natural bedding, this type of bed help diminish allergic reactions. It helps to eliminate the chance of your pet having negative reactions to common allergens. Atopy, which is what an allergic reaction in pets is called, usually depends on receptive your pet is to allergens when exposed to them. Any material that is non-hypoallergenic will allow allergens to build up over time.

Some pet owners believe that you can rid the home of allergens by cleaning and washing pet bedding, however that is untrue. Doing so is just a temporary fix to a repeated problem. After the bedding had been infested with allergens, they can be spread throughout the home and get on places that the pet frequents. This can affect humans too because people are known to have allergic reactions to dust mites. That is why it is so important to use hypoallergenic bedding. The ability to resist these problems is worth it. By doing this, you will make your home feel comfortable for you and your dogs.

Hypoallergenic bedding is made from organic buckwheat hulls, hemp, cotton, and green fiber, which is just recycled plastic. What is so special about these materials? Other than the fact that they are resistant to allergens, these materials, especially hemp, are tear resistant and can resist damage caused by the sun and mildew.

Some beds are made out of wool fleece. This organic material has a natural resistant to dust mites, mildew, and mold. Wool fleece is also known for its resistance to bacteria that causes bad odors. Most times, these materials are treated with lanolin. Lanolin helps protect your dogs' and cats' skin from fleas.

The popularity of hypoallergenic materials is growing which makes these beds easy to find and purchase. If your pet suffers from a specific allergy, your veterinarian will often suggest a specified type of bedding material. Usually, these beds are carried right at the vet's clinic. If your veterinarian does not carry a line of pet bedding, he or she will know where you can purchase it.

Even if your dog does not have any allergies, you can still purchase a new bed. Hypoallergenic dog beds are very eco-friendly. You can purchase them at pet stores and online. They typically range from twenty-five to one hundred dollars.




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