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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Keepercjr</b></i>
I believe studies have shown that children who grow up around animals have less issues with allergies and other problems (can't remember right now).
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That is categorically untrue. I grew up on a dairy (animals galore!) And have lots of allergies to animals. I even had to reevaluate my career plans because of my allergies. You can read about my experience here:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://livingwellwithcf.blogspot.com/search?q=girl+who+wanted+to+be+a+vet">Once Upon A Time, This Little Girl Wanted to be a Vet</a>
Allergies to animals are either from their dander (droppings, loose fur, etc.) or to their saliva. A doctor can conduct what's called a "Scratch Test" to identify which common allergens a person may react to. When I had my scratch test done, my doctor just shook her head and said "oh my, you need to live on the moon!" So apparently all that expose to animals all my life didn't pan out in my favor.
We finally found an animal that I'm not allergic too--rabbits. They are an excellent choice if you want a pet that's fairly independent like a cat would be. Rabbits are easy to litter train, are, in some ways, even cleaner than cats. Unless you get a long-haired breed like an angorra or fuzzy lop, you won't have to worry about much shedding. Rabbits groom themselves fastidiously. They don't shed, but they do molt at certain times of the year.
My rabbit, Gimli, is so much fun. He's affectionate, but not demanding. I don't have to take him outside for a walk, because good exercise for a rabbit is to just run around the house. Having a rabbit has helped keep me sane during all these months at home.
I believe studies have shown that children who grow up around animals have less issues with allergies and other problems (can't remember right now).
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That is categorically untrue. I grew up on a dairy (animals galore!) And have lots of allergies to animals. I even had to reevaluate my career plans because of my allergies. You can read about my experience here:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://livingwellwithcf.blogspot.com/search?q=girl+who+wanted+to+be+a+vet">Once Upon A Time, This Little Girl Wanted to be a Vet</a>
Allergies to animals are either from their dander (droppings, loose fur, etc.) or to their saliva. A doctor can conduct what's called a "Scratch Test" to identify which common allergens a person may react to. When I had my scratch test done, my doctor just shook her head and said "oh my, you need to live on the moon!" So apparently all that expose to animals all my life didn't pan out in my favor.
We finally found an animal that I'm not allergic too--rabbits. They are an excellent choice if you want a pet that's fairly independent like a cat would be. Rabbits are easy to litter train, are, in some ways, even cleaner than cats. Unless you get a long-haired breed like an angorra or fuzzy lop, you won't have to worry about much shedding. Rabbits groom themselves fastidiously. They don't shed, but they do molt at certain times of the year.
My rabbit, Gimli, is so much fun. He's affectionate, but not demanding. I don't have to take him outside for a walk, because good exercise for a rabbit is to just run around the house. Having a rabbit has helped keep me sane during all these months at home.