{"id":9058,"date":"2023-09-12T09:00:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T09:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mundocachorro.com\/why-can-a-person-be-allergic-to-dogs\/"},"modified":"2023-09-12T09:00:56","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T09:00:56","slug":"why-can-a-person-be-allergic-to-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mundocachorro.com\/en\/why-can-a-person-be-allergic-to-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Why can a person be allergic to dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A person can be allergic to dogs when they trigger an allergic reaction in their body, such as sneezing and others. This is an allergic reaction to proteins found in the saliva, dead skin (scales), urine and sebaceous gland secretions of dogs. In fact, these allergenic proteins can trigger an exaggerated immune response in some people who are sensitive to them. <\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to know that in general, allergies to dogs are similar to allergies to cats. In addition, the triggers of allergies in these cases are allergens, substances responsible for triggering allergic reactions when they come into contact with the person. While allergens can be pollen, dust, dust mites or some foods, in the case at hand, allergens are substances that are present in dogs or cats. That is, in the case of dogs, a person can develop an allergy to their hair, saliva, feces or even skin.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, researchers have managed to isolate the allergens capable of producing the greatest allergic reactions to dogs, finding the protein called Can f 1. This is responsible for most allergic reactions in people. <\/span><\/p>\n

How to tell if a person is allergic to dogs<\/span><\/h2>\n

Allergies often trigger reactions in people. That is, when a person is exposed to allergens, his or her immune system reacts by releasing histamine and other chemicals into the body.<\/span><\/p>\n

The main allergic symptoms are the following: <\/span><\/p>\n