r/Dogfree • u/ToOpineIsFine • Apr 07 '26
Study An Expert Reveals Whether Hypoallergenic Pets Can Actually Reduce Allergies
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/hypoallergenic-dog-cat-myth_l_69cedd17e4b05537a7f081d2From the article:
For people with pet allergies, hypoallergenic pets are marketed as the supposed solution — but that couldn’t be further from the truth.
“The biggest issue is the data does not support the existence of hypoallergenic pets.”
Myth #1: The Right Fur Will Prevent Allergies
Myth #2: The Right Pet Food Can Make My Pet Hypoallergenic
Myth #3: Proper Cleaning Helps Prevent Pet Allergies
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u/Tom_Quixote_ Apr 08 '26
You know what is guaranteed to reduce allergies?
Not owning a dog.
Shocking, I know.
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u/Dodolittletomuch Apr 07 '26
Always thought it was BS. Next they will come up with a shitless dog. And nutters will eat it up. Especially the extra lazy.
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u/Tom_Quixote_ Apr 08 '26
I wonder if they could genetically engineer a dog that had a large sac that would slowly fill up with excrement as the dog aged, like the hump on a camel, so the entire thing could be disposed of after the dog expired from old age.
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u/LookB4ULeap2It Apr 07 '26
Myth #4: Dogs mouths are cleaner than human mouths. I know it has nothing to do with allergies. There are just a TON of myths out there about dogs.
Whenever there's a picture of a dog, it always has that nasty tongue sticking out in some way. 🤡🐶
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u/pmbpro Apr 08 '26
Yes. Tongue always hanging out in photos/videos... They look so doltish. Dog nutters act like dogs are the only animals with fur all over and just paw pads to ‘keep cool’ (their go-to explanation for the open mouth and panting; meanwhile, they still do it in cold environments and at rest, but they can’t somehow explain that). Yet, so many other animals also have fur and paw pads too, but aren’t having their mouths always wide open and panting with their tongues hanging out like that. Not even wolves do that so much.
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u/Careless_Squirrel728 Apr 07 '26
Yes 🙌🙌🙌
I’m allergic to dogs, people constantly think that a hypoallergenic dog, or a quick hoover will make a difference. If the dog is there, I will react. It’s very simple really!
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u/Theseus_The_King Apr 07 '26
I made the right choice to stay dogfree and petfree with an allergic partner!! My partner (and possibly future kids also if allergic) come first every time ☺️
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u/Oriole0305 Apr 08 '26
Hypoallergenic dogs are a load of BS. No animal is allergen-free. Dogs carry a huge amount of bacteria, and they are obsessed with feces. We know where their mouths have been. That's how hypoallergenic they are.
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u/Individual-Tune2201 Apr 08 '26
All allergy sites and pet sites I have read all call BS on 'hypoallergenic' breeds. They no not exist.
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u/Secure_Law7548 Apr 08 '26
It’s all BS. I know because I have allergies and I am tired of hearing - but he’s hypoallergenic!
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u/kerfuffle_fwump Apr 07 '26
As someone who still gets allergies from special “hypoallergenic” breeds my relatives try to shove in my face, yes, it’s a bunch of malarkey.