Best Dogs for Children with Allergies

November 16, 2015

One of the most common misconceptions about dogs is that long-haired breeds trigger allergy symptoms, while short-haired breeds don’t. “In fact, two dogs of the same breed can each give off very different levels of allergens,” says Katy Nelson, a veterinarian and host of The Pet Show with Dr. Katy. “It’s not the dog’s hair or fur that is the problem, it’s the dander —…

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