Enjoy Your Dog With Fewer Allergic Reactions
Dog lovers that have allergies will find that adding a few accessories to their home can make caring for the pet and your allergies much easier. Here is a partial list of some accessories you may need.
Give your pet his or her own bed. If you suffer from allergies, the last thing you are going to need is to have your pet sleep in your bed. The dander and hair that they leave behind is a sure way to set your allergies off. Choose a bed that is sized to your pet. While you may not need a extra large dog bed for a toy breed, choose the bed that is the correct size and your pet is more likely to sleep in their own bed and stay out of your bed. Choose a dog bed with a washable cover in order to keep your home fresh smelling.
Pet owners need a good vacuum cleaner. The animal, a Dyson upright vacuum cleaner, is especially made for pet owners. It is effective at cleaning carpets and bare floors. It does not require any bags but effectively contains pet hair and dander in the canister until you are ready to empty it. Whatever vacuum you choose needs to have good suction and filtration so that the hair or dander is not sprayed back into the air.
If your pet sleeps in an unheated room, there may be times, especially when you are experiencing very cold weather that you will need to add some heat to the room. A Delonghi space heater, when placed out of reach of the pet, can provide the needed heat to help keep your pet warm. If the pet is sleeping in a laundry room, the heater is also a cost effective way to keep pipes from freezing.
To help alleviate allergy symptoms, you will need to bathe your pet regularly. One hand addition is the hand held shower. It will replace your normal showerhead and is convenient for both pets and humans. Models are fairly inexpensive and allow you to bathe the pet even in the winter, when bathing is normally difficult due to the cold temperatures outside the home.
Pets also need their own food and water dishes. There are lots of inexpensive plastic dishes, but many tend to be tipped over very easily.
Ceramic dishes are heavier than plastic and less likely to tip.
Stainless steel food and water dishes are very long lasting and virtually indestructible.
