NewIdea
  • MY ACCOUNT
  • Royals
  • Celebrity
  • News
  • Beauty & Style
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Travel
  • Home & Away
  • Podcasts
  • Win
  • Video
NewIdea
  • Royals
  • Celebrity
  • News
  • Beauty & Style
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Travel
  • Home & Away
  • Podcasts
  • Win
  • Video
Subscribe
Billie Eilish unrecognisable in 'Xanny' film clip
Watch 0:32

Billie Eilish unrecognisable in 'Xanny' film clip

{headline}

{headline}

Prepare your pet for bub

Prepare your pet for bub

Bub and your ‘other baby’

Bub and your ‘other baby’

Picking the perfect pet

Picking the perfect pet

Terri Irwin’s nightmare: 'It’s all over!’

Terri Irwin’s nightmare: 'It’s all over!’

{headline}

{headline}

Children prefer relationships with pets over siblings

Children prefer relationships with pets over siblings

How can you tell if your cat likes you?

How can you tell if your cat likes you?

Devastating news for Jessica Alba and Cash Warren

Devastating news for Jessica Alba and Cash Warren

{headline}

{headline}

Heartbreaking news for Jessica Alba and family

Heartbreaking news for Jessica Alba and family

Dr Chris Brown crusades for pets

Dr Chris Brown crusades for pets

Three-week-old baby killed by family dog

Three-week-old baby killed by family dog

Barbra Streisand mourns the loss of her beloved pet dog

Barbra Streisand mourns the loss of her beloved pet dog

Can you spot the sleeping sheep?

Can you spot the sleeping sheep?

Can you see the cat hidden in this picture?

Can you see the cat hidden in this picture?

The dog breeds vets warn you not to own

The dog breeds vets warn you not to own

  1. Home
  2. Pets

Are you allergic to your pet?

From time-out in pet-free zones, and dusting and vacuuming regularly. - by Maria Van Carter
  • 21 Nov 2017
Are you allergic to your pet?
Getty Images

With over 63 per cent of Australian households owning pets, it seems it’s more important than ever to understand the symptoms of allergies as well as the ways to go about providing immediate and long-standing relief – without having to reduce the amount of contact with your furry friends.

Signs you’re allergic to your pet include sneezing and coughing during contact, red itchy eyes, nasal congestion, rashes or hives.

Keep your home and family safe with our top preventative measures and treatments.

Time-out in pet-free zones

Reducing how much pets are around areas where you spend a lot of time can minimise your contact with allergens. Keep pets out of busy zones like bedrooms.

Dust and vacuum regularly

People can be affected by a multitude of allergens from pets, from saliva, sweat, dead skin cells and, of course, hair. Dusting helps keep this to a minimum; clean hard surfaces weekly using a micro fibre cloth. Vacuuming regularly is also vital when avoiding a build-up of allergens in the home.  Pick a vacuum cleaner with HEPA filtration like the Dyson V6 Absolute, which captures allergens and ensures that the air that leaves the machine is cleaner than the air you breathe.

Wash household fabrics regularly

Wash soft furnishings like couch cushions, rugs and mats frequently and tumble dry where possible to kill of bacteria.

Disinfect household surfaces

All of the major touch points where pets come into contact should be disinfected like doors, home entertainment units and floorboards. Antibacterial spray or disinfectant wipes are quick, easy ways to sanitise surfaces, or alternatively try using a steam mop. Make sure the family keeps hands and faces washed to avoid the spreading of germs - particularly with kids who put hands in mouths!

  • Practical Parenting
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Pets

Just $6 for 6 issues delivered!-SAVE 79%

Subscribe to New Idea today

Subscribe Now
Just $6 for 6 issues delivered!

Just $6 for 6 issues delivered!-SAVE 79%

Subscribe to New Idea today

Subscribe Now
Just $6 for 6 issues delivered!

Recommended to you

Billie Eilish unrecognisable in 'Xanny' film clip
Watch 0:32

Billie Eilish unrecognisable in 'Xanny' film clip

{headline}

{headline}

Prepare your pet for bub

Prepare your pet for bub

Bub and your ‘other baby’

Bub and your ‘other baby’

Picking the perfect pet

Picking the perfect pet

Terri Irwin’s nightmare: 'It’s all over!’

Terri Irwin’s nightmare: 'It’s all over!’

{headline}

{headline}

Children prefer relationships with pets over siblings

Children prefer relationships with pets over siblings

How can you tell if your cat likes you?

How can you tell if your cat likes you?

Devastating news for Jessica Alba and Cash Warren

Devastating news for Jessica Alba and Cash Warren

{headline}

{headline}

Heartbreaking news for Jessica Alba and family

Heartbreaking news for Jessica Alba and family

Dr Chris Brown crusades for pets

Dr Chris Brown crusades for pets

Three-week-old baby killed by family dog

Three-week-old baby killed by family dog

Barbra Streisand mourns the loss of her beloved pet dog

Barbra Streisand mourns the loss of her beloved pet dog

Can you spot the sleeping sheep?

Can you spot the sleeping sheep?

Can you see the cat hidden in this picture?

Can you see the cat hidden in this picture?

The dog breeds vets warn you not to own

The dog breeds vets warn you not to own

NewIdea
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Pacific Magazines
  • Partners
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Statement
NewIdea Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Pacific Magazines
  • Partners
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Statement

Brands

  • Girlfriend
  • New Idea food
  • Practical Parenting
  • That’s Life
  • Who

Pacific Network

  • Better Homes and Gardens
  • BHG Shop
  • marie claire
  • Instyle
  • Beauty Crew
  • Women's Health
  • Men’s Health
  • Home Beautiful
  • All Recipes
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • 7travel
  • 7Plus
  • Airtasker
  • 7NEWS
  • SocietyOne
© 2019 Pacific Magazines
Get more from New Idea

Magazine Subscription Offer

Just $6 for 6 issues delivered!-SAVE 79%

Shop This Offer
Just $6 for 6 issues delivered!
NewIdea

Access your account

Personalise the newsletters you receive and gain access to competitions and offers

By signing in, you agree to our Privacy Statement .
Login Error

Oops!
Something went wrong, we were unable to log you in using that account.
Please try again later.

Confirm your details

By continuing, you agree to our
Terms of Service and Privacy Statement .
Login Successful

Thanks!
Logging you in now.

Login Error

Oops!
Something went wrong, Please try again later.

New users register and returning users login, it's as easy as that

Login to your account by email

  • Registration
  • Login

By continuing, you agree to our
Terms of Service and Privacy Statement.

Forgot your password?
By continuing, you agree to our
Terms of Service and Privacy Statement.
Login Error

Oops!
Something went wrong, Please try again later.

Forgot your password? Enter your email address below.

By continuing, you agree to our
Terms of Service and Privacy Statement.
Login Successful

Thanks!
You should be receiving an email shortly to reset your password

Login Error

Oops!
Something went wrong, we were unable to reset your password.
Please try again later.

Create a new password

By continuing, you agree to our
Terms of Service and Privacy Statement.
Reset Successful

Thanks!
Your password has been successfully updated.

Reset Error

Oops!
Something went wrong, we were unable to reset your password.
Please try again later.