Avoiding pet allergens can be difficult if the source is a much-loved family member.

Ways to reduce exposure:

• Always wash your hands after touching pets
• Keep pets outside most or all of the time
• Never let pets into the bedroom
• After resettling pets outside, clean your house thoroughly
• Ask someone else to groom pets
• Do not wash pets more often than your vet recommends

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Although all care has been taken, these publications are a general guide only and are not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice or treatment. Any questions regarding a medical diagnosis or treatment should be directed to a medical practitioner. The National Asthma Council Australia expressly disclaims all responsibility (including for negligence) for any loss, damage or personal injury resulting from reliance on the information contained herein.