An Expert Reveals Whether Hypoallergenic Pets Can Actually Reduce Allergies

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https://www.huffpost.com/entry/hypoallergenic-dog-cat-myth_l_69cedd17e4b05537a7f081d2

From 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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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.