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Q – Tips: Dogs and allergies

Q – Tips: Dogs and allergies

 The University of Chicago just finished a research study showing the benefit of dog ownership in reducing the likelihood of allergies in children born into a pet-owning household. Children born to allergic parents reduced their risk for developing allergies by 33% if born into a household with dogs.

Quick Tips – Pollen and dogs

Quick Tips – Pollen and dogs

Remember that if you open your windows, even briefly, during our clement spring days, it takes 24-36 hours of HVAC circulation to filter the air back to “indoor quality.”

To reduce the tracking in of pollen on dog feet, have them dip their paws in a pan of water and dry them off as they return from their “potty sorties.”

Quick Tips – Pets

Quick Tips – Pets

Another reminder: to reduce pollen and mold being brought into your house by pet dogs, rinse their paws on the way back inside. A shallow pan with water at the back door or the garage works well for this task. Also, the human inhabitants can leave their shoes outside to the same end.