In a fascinating recent article, CNN explained that your dog allergy might not actually NEED to be a thing. Come again? Yes, that’s right. As Dr. Lakiea Wright, an allergist in Boston explains, as much as 30% of people are allergic to dogs are actually only allergic to male dogs. Why? Because they are actually allergic to a protein that is produced in the dog’s prostate. So you might be able to enjoy having a female or neutered dog.
The way that allergies work is that the proteins in the urine, saliva and dander are actually what trigger an oversensitive system to react. There are six specific dog allergens in total, and it’s possible to be allergic to one type but not the other. So, how would you find out if you’re only allergic to male dogs? Read the whole article for more tips and ideas. It’s quite a fascinating new look at pet ownership.
