Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Hypoallergenic Dog Beds Help Reduce Your Pet

By Tara Daniels


Human beings often are affected by a growing variation of allergies. We are allergic to chemicals, plants and trees, pollen, and different foods. However, the same allergies that affect us, can also affect your pets. Veterinarians and animal associations are beginning to report that pet allergies are on the rise. You can combat pet allergies the same way you combat your own allergies. The first step is to replace old pet beds with new hypoallergenic dog beds.

According to many medical dictionaries, hypoallergenic means an item or material that is treated or made from materials that are not known to cause allergic reactions in humans or pets. The bedding is made from fillers and materials that cause less allergic reactions than bedding that is made from the usual materials like cotton or polyesters that are known to cause allergic reactions.

These types of materials in bedding will help to alleviate allergies because they are made with a blend of organic and all-natural materials. They reduce the chance that you and your dog will react badly to any allergens. How bad your pet reacts when exposed to certain allergens depends greatly on how susceptible he or she is. It is important to know that most allergens will build up in non-hypoallergenic bedding and are hard to get rid of once that happens.

Many believe that simply by frequently washing the bedding or cleaning the home will eliminate allergens, however that is simply not true. It is just a temporary solution to an ongoing problem. Once the bedding is infested with dust mites, they can spread to furniture where the dog may sleep. Dust mites also cause numerous problems for people as well as pets. It is very important to make the switch to hypoallergenic bedding because of its ability to resist allergens and dust mites. Taking this step will make the living space more comfortable for pets and humans.

Hypoallergenic bedding is made from organic buckwheat hulls, hemp, cotton, and green fiber, which is just recycled plastic. What is so special about these materials? Other than the fact that they are resistant to allergens, these materials, especially hemp, are tear resistant and can resist damage caused by the sun and mildew.

Wool fleece is also a common bedding material. It is organic; therefore it naturally has a resistance to mildew, mold, and dust mites. It is also known for being resistant to odor causing bacteria. Wool fleece and other natural materials are treated with a natural form of lanolin that protects animals from fleas.

Because of the growing popularity of hypoallergenic material, pet beds are not difficult to find. Some animals suffer from a very specific allergy so vets will recommend a certain type of bedding. In those cases, most of the vets will carry that product in their clinic. If not, they will refer you to a store that does.

Even if your dog does not have any allergies, you can still purchase a new bed. Hypoallergenic dog beds are very eco-friendly. You can purchase them at pet stores and online. They typically range from twenty-five to one hundred dollars.




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