.jpg)
Dr. Tami Groberg, Bay Hill Cat Hospital
You may suffer from sneezing and watery eyes. But your pet could suffer a worse fate.
Animal allergies are not uncommon. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, 42 million Americans suffer from pet allergies. Because of that, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reports 10 percent of three-to-four million euthanized shelter animals lose their life because their owners give them up.
But there is a way to cope - and keep - your furry friend. Just ask Tami Groberg, an allergy sufferer who also happens to be a veterinarian who specializes in cat care and owns four cats (Nacho, Joy, Jewel and Fiona).
"I used to get so sick in the beginning of my career, I couldn't even talk," Dr. Groberg said. "After years and years of increasingly bad symptoms and terrible sicknesses, I finally got the news that, ironically, I'm a veterinarian who's allergic to cats!"
Dr. Groberg, who works at Bay Hill Cat Hospital, receives hyposensitization injection treatments. She has this advice to help you deal with your allergies - and keep your pet:
At Home
Comments
All good ideas. Let me add - get a pet without fur or feathers. Bearded dragons are very social, fire bellied toads have more charm per gram than any critter you've ever met, etc..
Also, a former girlfriend claims that she had chihuahuas since they are one breed of dog which don't affect her allergies. Truth or fiction? Are there similiar dog breeds?
BTW, nice seeing you in print. Used to read your stuff in The Tribune and watch you on TV-8 all the time. Miss you there!
Got something to say?
Examiner.com is looking for writers, photographers, and videographers to join the fastest growing group of local insiders. If you are interested in growing your online rep apply to be an Examiner today!