Allergic To Your Rabbit?---the Most Reliable Way To Control Your Allergies

Rabbits are so cute and cuddly that it's hard not to pick them up and snuggle

. But if each time you do this you find yourself sneezing, and congested with watering eyes, sit down before you read on. You are allergic to your bunny.

The most usual cause for pet allergies is the protein that is contained in their dander. Dander is flakes of dead skin that are constantly being shed to make way for newer healthier skin. All warm-blooded animals (cats, dogs, birds, ferrets) shed these microscopic pieces of skin. And this is a process that will continue for as long as you have your rabbit. (I know, why didn't somebody tell you before you fell in love?)

So given that you can't stop it from being produced, the next best thing is to manage it so you and rabbit can live happily ever after. The number one rule for any allergy is to avoid the trigger. And I don't mean your pet.

Nothing will remove 100% of the allergen, but by filtering the air 24 hours a day with an air cleaner that is specifically designed to remove particles that range from big to small to microscopic you can drastically reduce the level of dander and as the old adage goes you can literally "keep your dander down".

The best type of filter for removal of airborne particles is HEPA or high efficiency particle arresting filtration. Designed to remove particles as small as .3 microns in size its designation requires that for every 10,000 airborne particles it must remove 99,997 of them. That explains why it is considered efficient!

One of the best things about this type of filter is it will remove other more normal household particles such as dust, dust mites, mold and mildew spores, dander from other pets, bacteria an viruses. So even though your pet is the main concern, being able to remove all of the other more usual household triggers is a real plus for managing your allergies.

There are other types of filters an air cleaner should have if it is to be able to lower particulate allergens. Pre-filters both large and medium size will help to trap particles that you can see in the air, and prevent the HEPA from filling needlessly with these big particles. These allow only the smallest of particles to pass through which help you avoid spending time and money with frequent filter changes.

And finally, carbon cloth gives a 4th level of protection while also removing gaseous pollutants. This type of filer is important because most often allergies flare because of a combination of irritants.

Gaseous pollutants such as smoke, chemical fumes, and scents from personal and household products can work in concert with particles to cause problems. Having a filter that can remove both gases and particles indicates a cleaner that can multi-task, and that's exactly what you need with allergies.

The less there is in the air, the less likely you are to experience symptoms that make it impossible for you to enjoy your pet.

No one thing can give relief from your allergies. But filtering the air is one of the safest, non-invasive ways to start. And there is no down side to breathing clean air is there?

by: Debbie Davis

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