What is an animal allergy?

Also known as: pet allergy, cat allergy, dog allergy, horse allergy, hamster allergy, gerbil allergy.

An allergy is when your body’s immune system overreacts to things that are normally considered harmless. Some people have an allergic reaction to the dander (skin flakes), saliva or urine of an animal, which is known as an animal allergy.

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Reviewed by: Amy S Feldman, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM