Children With Allergies Can Have A Pet - How To Pick The Right One Is The Problem

Mum dad said I had to ask you, can I have a pet, can I have one mum can I.

How many times have you heard it or something like it.

Please mum I promise I will look after it, I will do all the cleaning up after it and the pestering goes on.

You know it is not true because you did it yourself when you were a kid.

Your parents may have bought you a pet, regardless of what it was I bet they took over the care of the animal.

You are probably thinking to yourself now, I just do not have the time to care of a pet.

Think again you may be doing your child some harm by refusing them an animal friend.

1. It has been proven that animals in the home can be beneficial to a child, the child can build up a tolerance to allergies this way.

2. If your child has shown to be ill after being with friends animals you can work out what animal made them sick.

3. Long haired animals seem to be the worst offenders.

So why not look at some different species, hamsters a favourite of mine when I was a kid. The only trouble is they are nocturnal, and kids are not.

So the problem starts when the kid tries to wake the hamster during the day, if disturbed they can bite and as small as they are they hurt.

Rabbits are always a favourite with children, but they can also bite and scratch when frightened. If your child is calm towards their rabbit they can make good pets, but a boisterous child can scare the animal into biting.

Guinea pigs can make marvellous pets especially if they have been handled from a young age. But they do not like to be on there own, they are often kept with a rabbit for company.

If you know for a fact that your child is allergic to fur clad animals there are numerous options.

1. You may not like the thought but snakes can make an interesting hobby for a child.

2. How about fish you do not have to just go with a goldfish in a glass bowl. There are hundreds of tropical fish to choose from. Another alternative nowadays are cold water fish, do some research they can be fascinating.

3. My grandson was allergic to all fur clad animals when he was younger, he suffers with allergic asthma his parents bought him some geckoes ( small lizards ) he now breeds them for sale.

4. Terrapins can also be a great hobby for a youngster with allergies, but I would think carefully about this subject because there is a lot of work involved getting the conditions right for them.

5. A little known fact, it has been shown that boys who have had pets and have actually been involved in their upkeep. Will grow up and have a better understanding about children as they get older, meaning they can turn out to be better fathers.

There you have it folks you may have to care for the family pet yourself, while the kids have the fun bit playing with them.

But you could be doing your children a big favour by granting them their wish an animal to love. You never know it might take you back to your childhood and you will love every minute of it.

If you are still stumped as to what pet you would like, have a look on the internet but if you decide it is going to be some exotic animal you are on your own.

I have not got a clue how you would look after a big cat or a crocodile cheers folks.

Chris Emmerson full of aches pains and woes but sorry folks still around contrary to some folks wishes.

Allergic Children - 5 Common Allergens That Trigger Pediatric Allergies

Allergies, or the body's overreaction to a substance that it mistakenly views as dangerous, can trigger allergic reactions in children that range from mild to life threatening. A specific protein is usually at the root of the problem even though the triggers may vary. Here are 5 common allergy triggers to which your child is most often exposed, and some tips for managing them.

Food - An increasing number of children have allergies that are food related and the most common foods seem to be peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, eggs, milk, cheese, crab, lobster, fish, and soybeans. With such a wide variety of possible products, one of the best ways to determine which foods cause problems is to keep a food diary. Then should an allergic reaction occur, you have a record of what was eaten and can better pinpoint the food that may possibly be causing a problem for your child.

Try avoiding the suspect food and make a note if there is no further occurrence. If there is another occurrence, continue on by eliminating other foods that may possibly contain the allergen. Involve your pediatrician in the process, and get advice for developing an emergency plan should you need it.

Pet Dander - 80 million American homes have pets as part of the family. Is there any wonder that pet dander is a common allergy trigger for children? Dander is invisible to the human eye and the protein in the dander can also be found in the pet's saliva, and urine. Pet hair can also attract dander which is sticky, and so just rubbing a pet's coat can cause a reaction.

If your pet pre-dates your child and there is a problem try bathing your pet to get rid of the dander, but consult your vet first. Make your child's room off limits to the pet, wash clothes and linens frequently to remove any dander that might have found its way into the room. Use a high efficiency particle arresting air purifier to provide an extra layer of protection against airborne dander that often attaches to other airborne pollutants in your home.

Environment - Seasonal allergies to tree, grass, and weed pollen are tough to avoid, particularly during the peak of the season. Curtail outdoor activities on dry windy days when pollen is more able to spread. Plan outdoor activities for days when the pollen count is low, and if possible avoid the outdoors during early morning hours when pollen counts are generally higher.

Keep your child's school informed of allergies, write a note on days when it is not advisable for your child to be outdoors, and if necessary get a note from a doctor to have on file should questions arise. Make sure all of your child's care givers have emergency contact numbers, and a clear procedure to follow should an emergency arise.

Insect Sting - Wasps, Yellow Jackets, Hornets, Black Flies and other insects can pose a serious threat to those who are allergic. Symptoms that often indicate your child's body is in overdrive are extended swelling, dizziness, weakness, vomiting, and headache. Should these symptoms occur, seek immediate medical attention. Afterwards, make a follow up appointment with your pediatrician, and ask about an Epipen that could be used in emergencies to counteract the severe and sometimes life threatening symptoms.

If in fact your child does have a sting allergy, find out all you can about the insect, when and where it is most prevalent, and help your child avoid places and activities that might expose your child to it.

Household - Pollutants such as household dust, dust mites, mold and mildew spores, pollen, bacteria, and viruses are present in the cleanest of homes. They are a constant aggravation and irritation to an allergic child. Many of these irritants are too small to be seen, but your child's body knows they are there and produces histamines as a reaction which often presents as a runny nose, congestion, sneezing, coughing, dark smudges under the eyes, and an overall lack of energy.

One of the best ways to combat these invisible airborne triggers is to constantly eliminate them with a high efficiency particle arresting (HEPA) air purifier that, by definition, can remove sub micron particles as small as .3 microns. And even though you may not be able to see the difference, your child's body will feel the difference.

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