Do air purifiers really work for pet allergies?

If your allergic to a cat or dog the proteins in their saliva do cause allergic reactions but more likely it's the dander that is bothering  you. Dander in dogs is just like dandruff in people. It's flakes of dead skin and that's generally what people are allergic to.

It really depends on the air purifier you purchase. Some upright stand up types can run into the hundreds if not thousands of dollars where as you can also get bookshelf purifiers for as cheap as $20. Some work better than others.

I recommend looking a the Oreck brand of air purifiers. They have always had good quality products in my opinion and is worth the extra money in maintenance and in saving on filters. Buying filters can be expensive so consider the price of replacement filters when considering your purchase.

Can a pet allergy cause your nose to plug, give you a sore throat and a bad cough?

I recently adopted a puppy. I felt fine for about a week an a half, but 2 days ago I began to sneeze alot. My nose plugged and I had to blow almost constantly. I also came down with a sore throat and a bad cough. Is this a result of a pet allergy or did I just come down with a cold? I've been around dogs all my life and I don't ever recall reacting like this before.

 It really depends on what breed of dog you have and if they have hair or if they have fur. Certain breeds have hair which needs to be trimmed. These breeds would be a cocker spaniel or a poodle and they don't shed like fur. This is one reason people who have allergies tend to get these breeds. They are often called hypoallergenic breeds though really there is no such thing as a completely hypoallergenic breed.

Devastated- family pet and allergy?

I am developing allergic asthma to our cocker spaniel blue roan Charlie and I think I will have to re-home him - his dander is causing the allergy - have you had a similar situation?

This is a very frustrating and sad situation. I have an Olde English Bulldogge which is one of the worst dogs to have for allergies. They slobber so they bother the part of your allergies that is allergic to the proteins in dogs saliva and also they shed and have a lot of dander. Their hair is so course it really irritates your skin and lets the dander in, it also seems to get stuck in clothing, fabric, carpets, etc.

I'm allergic to dogs but can put up with the allergies. My girlfriend on the other hand is extremely allergic and though she has tried it's just too bad. I'm basically in a situatin where I'm going to have to decide between my girlfriend and my dog so I feel for you.

I'm going to try to do everything in my power to keep both. They make sprays to spray your dog with that supposedly help the dander. I'm going to bathe my dog with special dander elinminating shampoo, brush him regularly, keep the house meticulously clean, only allow my dog in areas with wood floors not carept or fabric so I can swiffer up as much dander and hair daily as possible.

Air filters could help as well. I'd recommend getting an air filter, an ionizer and possibly an activated carbon air scrubber. I hope it works out for you.