Recently, the number of people prone to allergies is constantly growing. This is due to adverse environmental conditions and other factors.
A person with an allergy has no other choice but to learn how to live with it. Allergies can be different: for food, synthetics, household chemicals. Perhaps one of the most unpleasant is the reaction to pets.
It turns out that a person who is allergic to cats and dogs will never know how pleasant it is to take care of a small animal, to receive love and gratitude in response.
Especially offensive to children, they do not understand the seriousness of the situation and ask their parents to get a pet. In addition, caring for a small animal will make the child responsible. There is an exit.
There are animal species that minimize the risk of allergic reactions. The following is a list of non-allergenic pets.
10. Fish
The fish can be called the most “comfortable” pets. They do not need to walk with them, they do not require large expenses for food. The aquarium will decorate the interior, harmonizes the space. Of course, first you have to spend money: an aquarium, the necessary equipment, decor, plants and soil.
Beginners who do not know anything about caring for fish are recommended to purchase unpretentious animals. Guppies, swordsmen, catfish, gourami, goldfish and some other species are ideal.
Before you start fish, you should look for information about their compatibility. It may happen that some fish just dine with others. It will be very unpleasant, especially if the child is caring for them.
You can also get advice at a pet store. The fish have one minus - they can not be stroked or picked up.
9. Achatina giant
Large land mollusks, they are good because they are unpretentious in leaving, they can be picked up. True, not everyone dares to pick up a giant snail. Achatina live in an aquarium, soil is laid at the bottom of it. Snails love to bury themselves in it. During the day, they mostly sleep, and at night they are active.
There will be no problems with food, they like salad leaves, vegetables, fruits. Each animal has its own taste preferences.
Mollusks really like to swim. People who want to get snails should be prepared for the fact that they often have to clean up the aquarium.
Also, adults begin to breed and lay eggs. This becomes a huge problem for their owners, as animals are very prolific.
8. Bald guinea pig
The pig is already a bit more like a “traditional” pet, you can pick it up without fear, and its appearance is pretty cute. They are socialized, affectionate and inquisitive.
Pigs easily get along with other animals. It is better to lodge the animal in a cage or terrarium. Breeders recommend using the second option.
It is necessary to pour a layer of sawdust into the pallet, disinfect at least three times a month. Caring for animals depends primarily on the breed.
Guinea pigs are fed with traditional grain mixtures, and oats and legumes are additionally given. You can sometimes treat the animal with apples or nuts.
7. Syrian hamster
They are also called gold or sand, this is the most common breed of hamsters that can be kept at home. Problems with him just will not arise.
For a Syrian hamster, you must buy a cage. Periodically you have to clean it. Be sure to put the filler, hay, paper, rags are suitable.
The rodent's menu should be comprehensive: grain mix, plants, vegetables. Take care of drinking water. Sometimes you can walk a hamster in an apartment, for this purpose a walking ball is used. You can’t let the animal go without a ball, the hamster can fall, it can be crushed by households. The animal can be picked up, usually they do not bite, only in case of self-defense.
6. Madagascar cockroach
This animal will not appeal to everyone. A huge cockroach, in length reaches 10 centimeters. Before you buy a cockroach, you should take care of the terrarium, choose a model with a lid.
Madagascar cockroaches easily move on a smooth surface. If the animal crawls out of the terrarium, nothing terrible will happen, they are absolutely harmless and harmless.
The only thing they can scare with a strong hiss or whistle, so cockroaches try to scare the enemy.
They are omnivores, eat any vegetables, fruits. Water should always be, otherwise the animals will eat each other. Madagascar cockroach can be picked up.
5. Sphinx rat
It’s already been a long time since I’ve surprised anyone with a home rat, but I can probably brag to my friends and acquaintances. Of course, the animal is not for everybody. Not everyone will like it.
It is necessary to prepare a cage for an animal; you can put a small entertainment complex there. While the rat is very small, it must be accustomed to swimming. Naked skin is quickly contaminated, even with proper care and regular cleaning of the cell. Soon, water procedures will bring her joy.
Sphynx rats are fed vegetables, cereals, and boiled meat can be given. The animal must constantly have access to clean drinking water. Sphynx rats are good in that they are very kind and affectionate, they love to sit on their hands.
4. Chinchilla
The animal in size resembles a large squirrel. They attract people with their funny appearance and cheerful disposition. They do not bite, kind and funny. Of course, if you do not provoke them.
Some people prefer that the animal walk around the house freely, yet it will be useful to get a cage. They can be accustomed to the tray, but most individuals do not master this skill.
Cleaning the cage is enough once a week. In no case should the animal be bathed; in nature, the chinchilla cleans the fur with sand.
You have to buy a special mixture for her. Chinchillas feed on prepared foods, vegetables and herbs, hay.
3. Reptiles
In pet stores there is a very large selection of reptiles: turtles, lizards, snakes. Fans of everything unusual can even have a crocodile as a pet, although it is very expensive and dangerous.
There are a lot of reptile species, each of them needs to create certain conditions. Terrarium, special lighting and temperature are required, otherwise the animal may fall into hibernation.
If the tortoise has enough plant food, the lizard needs "meat" - cockroaches, crickets. If you decide to get a snake, then get ready for unpleasant shows. They like to eat live food. Before you start a reptile, you should study this issue and seek advice from a pet store.
2. Hypoallergenic breeds of cats and dogs with hair
Nevertheless, not everyone will be able to fall in love with a cockroach or snail, cats and dogs are much more familiar and relatives.
Among them there are such breeds that are less likely to cause allergies. They do not drool, they do not fade. Breeds of cats: Cornish Rex, Abyssinian. Dog breeds: Maltese lapdogs, poodle, Australian Silk Terrier and some others.
Everyone knows how to care for a cat and a dog, so we will not dwell on this issue.
1. Hypoallergenic breeds of cats and dogs without hair
There is an opinion that only animals with fur cause allergies, this is not so. But if a person is allergic to hair, hairless cats and dogs will be ideal pets for him.
Not everyone can decide to have an exotic beast. The most common cat breeds: sphinx, devon rex, ukrainian levkoy. Dog Breeds: Mexican Hairless, American Hairless Terrier, Chinese Crested.
Animals without wool should be given a little more attention, skin care should be taken: wash, moisturize, walk only in clothes.