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Animal Dander

Keywords: animal skin, protein, dander, saliva, urine, cat allergy, 2% of US citizens are allergic to cats, other pet’s dander, farm animals, watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, wheezing, skin rashes

Abstract: Many people believe that the fur or the feathers of their pet cause the allergy. This may be true in part, but most allergies are actually caused by the protein in skin flakes of animals, called dander, and by saliva and urine. The protein comes from oil glands in the animals' skin and from the saliva when deposited onto the fur during grooming. The dander presents a further problem, as it is also a food source for dust mites. The fine hair or feathers are unlikely the source of an allergy but may irritate the airways enough to cause problems to people with asthma and other respiratory disorders.

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