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How Grooming Your Pet Can Help Your Hay Fever

Peak hay fever season runs from late May through June to the end of July. This is when grass pollen production is at its highest and 95% of hay fever sufferers are allergic to grass pollen. “If you have a pet, pollen can stick to its coat, especially if it has long hair,” says airborne allergens expert and creator of HayMax allergen barrier balm, Max Wiseberg . “So make sure that you keep...

Pet Hates? 1 in 5 British Allergy Sufferers Say No to Animals at Home

Whether you’re more a dog or a cat person, the benefits of owning a furry friend are well documented. The Mayo Clinic reports that stroking an animal releases oxytocin, a hormone which helps to combat stress and lower blood pressure. For Brits that suffer from airborne allergies, however, the potential side order of sneezes can offset the benefits of pets.

Recent research by Allevia...