WELLNESS AUTHOR
Mia Barnes
LIVING WITH DOGS AND ALLERGIES n Are you allergic to your best friend? Have no fear! Here are some tips to balance managing allergies and hanging out with your pup.
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o you have a canine companion you wish to hug, pet and kiss, but sometimes allergies prevent you from fulfilling that need? Try these tricks to soothe your allergies while living with a dog you love.
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Wash Your Hands Frequently. In most
circumstances, when you feel like you have some sort of contamination on your hands, you wash them before touching your face. You should treat your hands the same way once you’ve touched your dog. Of course, your pup hasn’t contaminated anything, but by rubbing your face after playing with them, you risk allergens getting into your eyes or nose. Washing your hands correctly can help you avoid most allergens. Make sure to use soap and scrub the nooks and crannies of your hands for a few minutes, long enough to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice, before
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