How to Cure Pet Dander

Animal lovers know that pets can be a great joy. However, all animals shed tiny flakes from their fur, feathers or skin called dander, which is similar to dandruff in humans. Dander is a particular problem for people with allergies or asthma because it can worsen breathing problems. If you want to keep your pet, there are ways to lessen dander-related problems.

Instructions

Control Pet Dander

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  Clean your house frequently. This will not change the dander problem, but it will reduce the dander particles in the air and house.

• 2

  Get rid of carpeting. Again, this will not change the dander on the pet. However, animal dander collects in wall-to-wall carpeting or in large area rugs. No amount of vacuuming or carpet cleaning will completely remove the dander, according to inspect-ny.com.

• 3

  Control the humidity in your home. Homes that have damp carpets or wet basements provide a feeding ground for dust mites. Pet dander provides a feast for dust mites, which exacerbate problems for people with allergies or asthma.

• 4

  Dust with a damp cloth. Dry dusting stirs up dander that you may breathe in.

• 5

  Change your air filter frequently. If you do not own a pet, you should change your heating and air filters three or four times a year. With a pet, you should do this every other month.

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  Brush and bathe your pets frequently. If you are allergic to dander, you may want a friend or a family member without allergies to brush your pet. Have them do this outside the home. Bathing will also help alleviate dander. Remember to clean your pet's bed, too.