Actually, her skin is a main thoroughfare for allergens.

Though outdoor allergens (substances that can cause the immune system to respond with an allergic reaction), such as pollen, are considered to be the main culprits in causing allergies, indoor allergens, such as the common house dust mite, actually have the potential to be much more reactive. As humans, we generally have the most difficult time with indoor

TINY BUT DANGEROUS. The common dust mite is often the main culprit, so frequently wash bedding in hot water.

allergens when they are airborne and are inhaled into our upper respiratory tract. Though we consider our feline pets to be members of the family, most cats do not respond to airborne particles with an allergic reaction in the respiratory tract — unless the cat is asthmatic, notes William H. Miller, VMD,…

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