dog dander
Canine skin flakes
Dog dander is tiny flakes of skin shed by dogs, along with proteins from their saliva and urine.
It's the primary cause of allergic reactions to dogs—not the fur itself, as commonly believed.
Dander particles are microscopic and can linger in the air and on surfaces: I can't visit their house because of the dog dander.
- allergenImmune response trigger
- allergy shotsInjections that reduce sensitivity
- furAnimal body hair
- pet hairShed fibers from animals
- sheddingLosing outer covering
pet · fur baby · sneeze · runny nose · itchy · flakes · skin · sensitive skin · grooming · dusty · canine · hair · wheezing · vacuum · brush · deep cleaning · coat · irritant
- allergenspeanuts, food allergens, shellfish, tree nuts, dairy
- allergiesallergy, allergies, allergen, allergens, allergist
- airborne allergenspollen, dust mites, mold spores, ragweed, grass pollen
- respiratory irritantsdust mites, mold spores, pollen, smoke, cigarette smoke
allergenic vs hypoallergenic
dog danderhypoallergenic
Unlikely to cause reactions
antihistamine · air purifier · HEPA filter · non-allergenic · clean air