Allergies

PetMD Editorial

Reviewed for accuracy on May 6, 2019, by Dr. Katie Grzyb, DVM You already know that people can be allergic to cats. Exposure to cat dander creates a host of discomforting symptoms for humans, from sneezing...

PetMD Editorial

The Solution May Be Easier Than You ThinkWhen Lynne and Mike Petersons’ two youngsters started begging them for a pet more than a few times a day, it was time to think about it seriously. The dilemma:...

PetMD Editorial

Reviewed for accuracy on December 20, 2019, by Dr. Katie Grzyb, DVM If you have allergies, it can feel like your options are slim to none when trying to find the right pet. You might give up on ever having...

PetMD Editorial

Reviewed for accuracy on February 13, 2020, by Dr. Jennifer Coates, DVM Dog lovers who suffer from itchy eyes, a runny nose, or difficulty breathing around dogs might find hope in low-shedding breeds that...

PetMD Editorial

by Geoff Williams Some people love dogs and cats… from a distance. That is, the moment they get close and personal, they start sneezing or coughing, or worse, have trouble breathing. If you have pets,...

Patrick Mahaney, VMD, CVA, CVJ

By Patrick Mahaney, VMD Itching (pruritus) is one of the most common reasons dogs go to see the veterinarian. There are, of course, a variety of reasons why our beloved canines chew, lick, and scratch...