pet allergy
Fur-triggered immune response
A pet allergy is an immune reaction to proteins found in an animal's skin cells, saliva, or urine—most commonly from cats and dogs.
Symptoms include sneezing, itchy eyes, and skin rashes.
The phrase can describe either the human condition She has a pet allergy or a product category pet allergy medication.
- danderMicroscopic shed skin
- furAnimal body hair
- cat hairStrands from a feline
- sneezingSudden forceful nasal expulsion
- histamineAllergy-response compound
itchy · itchy eyes · watery eyes · cat · dog · antihistamine · hives · wheezing · shedding · hypoallergenic · scratching · runny nose · skin test · flare-up · congestion · nasal spray · asthma · immunotherapy
- allergieshay fever, histamine, prick test, skin test, prick tests
- pet healthvet visit, checkup, checkups, vaccinations, rabies vaccination
- sensitivitieslight sensitivity, skin sensitivity, pain sensitivity, fragrance sensitivity, chemical sensitivity
- skin allergiescontact dermatitis, hives, eczema, urticaria, dermatitis