Did you know that living with an indoor dog can actually help a child to be safer from allergies? There is a chemical that dogs release called endotoxin that actually helps the immune system to develop which is beneficial for children. Usually those that have a dog allergy have developed this sensitivity by being in contact with a dog after their immune system has already developed. While dogs may be man’s best friend, a dog allergy can be very difficult for anyone to live with if they love their pet. What can a person do in order to treat this sensitivity, other than send their pet away?

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