What kind of pets can you have if you are allergic to animals?
Allergy is a rather unpleasant phenomenon, and pet allergy- doubly unpleasant. Many people believe that animal allergies are due to their fur. In general, that's right, but allergic reactions happen not only to wool, but also to saliva, dandruff, sebum, urine, even on stern... If you have suspicions of this kind of trouble, but really want to have a pet, then in this article you can find out which pet you can afford.
Hypoallergenic cats
It is known that 15% of the population is allergic, and it is to cats. But a third of these people keep cats at home and get along well with them.
There are no completely non-allergenic cats. Hypoallergenic foods differ from conventional ones in that they produce less of the Fel D1 protein, which causes allergic reactions in humans. Even when the cat is just washing, this protein evaporates in the air that the person breathes.
It is believed that light-colored cats are less allergenic than dark-colored cats. And the saliva of cats contains less protein than the saliva of cats, especially affectionate and not neutered. And the smallest percentage of this element contains kittens.
It should be remembered that after purchasing an animal, you need to take care of it, and if you are allergic, then the care should be regular and special. All personal cat items: cups, house, bed, toys should be washed daily. A couple of times a week you need to bathe your pet, and you need to wash your hands with soap and water after each contact with your pet. Do a wet mop at home a couple of times a week.
Ten most "safe" hypoallergenic cat breeds:
- Orientals;
- Balinese;
- Javanez;
- Siberian;
- Likoi;
- Devon Rex;
- Cornish Rex;
- Peterbald;
- Canadian Sphynx;
- Don Sphinx.
Siberian is considered the most hypoallergenic among all other breeds.
Hypoallergenic dogs 
As with cats, there are no non-allergenic breeds among dogs. But then there are those with whom people with allergies can easily live and communicate. Allergies can mainly occur due to dog hair, dandruff, saliva. The less a dog sheds, the less dandruff it has. That is why hypoallergenic breeds are predominantly shorthaired.
The safest are considered yorkshire terriers due to the special structure of their hair. They are similar to humans, so there are no allergic reactions to them. 
Also among the safe breeds are: 
- Labradors;
- Bichon Frize;
- Schnauzers;
- Shih Tzu;
- Bedlington Terrier;
- Poodles, both large representatives of the breed and miniature ones;
- Portuguese water;
- Basenji;
- Samoyed breed;
- Commanders are known as dreadlocks;
- Maltese;
- Chinese Crested;
- Mexican naked;
- American Hairless Terrier.
All these the breeds are quite friendly, good-natured and great friends for adults and children, which is important, because often children also develop allergies to animals.
After each communication with your pet, do not forget to wash your hands and face. You cannot reach into your face and eyes with your hands without first washing them. You need to bathe your pets at least once a week. Don't forget about brushing animal hair. Among other things, both dogs and cats need to be regularly treated for various parasites: fleas, worms, lice, ticks... Then your pet will not itch, dandruff will not occur and, as a result, you will not develop any allergies.
Other hypoallergenic animals 
Of course, so that there is no allergy to the animal, it is necessary that it does not have wool, saliva and that it does not go into the tray. The choice is not very large, but still there is one. Suitable animals are rats, chinchillas, hamsters, bald guinea pigs. Moreover, rats are of two types - with wool and sphinx rats without wool. All these animals are small in size and hypoallergenic. They spend most of their lives in the confined space of a cage, and the most important thing is to clean the house regularly. 
The next group of animals is reptiles. Of course, you are unlikely to get a crocodile, but here's an iguana, turtles, lizard or chameleon - easy. They do not have hair, they do not splash with saliva - so they are quite safe for allergy sufferers. The most daring can get themselves a little snake. 
Another option is fish in the aquarium. This is probably the safest and easiest option. They will not lick themselves, they have no hair, and care is minimal. True, in some cases there is a possibility of allergy to food, or to wet wood and foliage in an aquarium or terrarium. 
You can make yourself a sweetheart a rabbit, but under some conditions: the rabbit will be from small breeds, with short hair and a girl, or a neutered boy.
Some extreme lovers make themselves unusual favorites: bats, spiders of various species, scorpions, cockroaches. They are also not allergenic, so the choice of a pet depends only on you, your desires and preferences.
