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What percentage of pets have allergies?

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Tolerance is especially necessary when a pet owner is allergic to his or her companion animal. Studies show that approximately 15 percent of the population is allergic to dogs or cats.


What percent of the world has pet allergies?

Allergies to dogs and cats affect 10%–20% of the population worldwide and is a growing public health concern as these rates increase.

Are pet allergies common?

Allergies to pets with fur are common, especially among people who have other allergies or asthma. In the United States, as many as three in 10 people with allergies have allergic reactions to cats and dogs. Cat allergies are about twice as common as dog allergies.

What percentage of dogs have allergies?

Unfortunately, just like humans, a good percentage of dogs develop some sort of allergy. Many experts believe up to 20% of all dogs will develop allergies over their lifetime, and the typical time of onset is between 1 and 2 years of age.

What percentage of the population are allergic to cats?

In the United States, as many as 30% of people have allergic reactions to cats and dogs. Are you one of them?

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