In Homes with Pets

In homes with pets, dander makes up a large component of household dust and it can float in the air and settle on surfaces around the home.

Some children may even have allergic reactions to animals, even if they don’t have pets, but which they come into regular contact with such as horses, goats, cows, chickens and ducks.

Some children may be allergic to only one type of animal. They may have a dog as a pet and have no allergic symptoms, but when they go on holiday and pat a cat they may have a reaction. 

First it is helpful to know if a child is allergic and what they are allergic to.
Allergic signs and symptoms generally occur within minutes of exposure to pet dander or saliva, however, some people can experience a later onset of symptoms.