Evidence suggests that early exposure to family members, food, germs, dust, dirt, pollen, and pets shapes our immune response ...

Some studies indicate children with pets may be less likely to have allergies. But the evidence can be tricky to interpret.

Insects and lab-made animal protein have the potential to be far less damaging to the environment. And because pets tend to ...

Most people who are allergic to cats aren’t reacting to the fur—they’re reacting to a protein in cat saliva called Fel d 1.

Growing tally of dogs and cats suffer from allergies, but there are ways to help New medications and special shampoos can tamp down inflammation from environment, while dietary changes can target ...

Dogs and cats can also suffer from allergies, but there are ways to help: Medications and special shampoos can tamp down inflammation from environment, while dietary changes can target food allergies.

Allergies are a common and tricky problem in pets, caused by various things such as pollen, dust, mold, chemicals and food.