No Dog Breed Is Hypoallergenic

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No Dog Breed Is Hypoallergenic
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Q: I recently got a Havanese puppy, Marcos, who was supposed to be hypoallergenic. However, every time I’m near him, I break out in hives, sneeze, and get itchy eyes. Would modifying his diet make him less allergenic?
A: I’m sorry to hear you are allergic to your new pup. Unfortunately, no dog is hypoallergenic, and no dietary modifications, supplements, medications, or vaccines have been shown to change that.
Lee Pickett
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Lee Pickett, VMD, practices companion animal medicine in North Carolina. Contact her at AskTheVet.pet. Copyright 2024 Lee Pickett, VMD. Distributed by Creators.com
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