If you are a pet lover, you know the joy of having one. Unfortunately, even pets get dandruff and you need to keep it out of your carpet.

Having a pet can be quite an expensive proposition. Aside from having to care for your pet by feeding it, grooming and regular check ups, there are also other expenses that you might not have thought of.

Keeping your home clean when you have a pet can cost more, and it can also be a matter of health. Many people are allergic to pets of one kind or another, with the most allergenic pets being cats and dogs. Unfortunately, for families that own pets, getting rid of them because of an allergy is not always an option. For this reason, keeping the house clean and free of pet dandruff is essential in having a home that's happy and healthy for the whole family.

When you have a pet, there is one huge reason for keeping carpets clean ? pet dandruff. Pet dandruff is actually dead skin cells that are constantly being shed by animals. All animals have to shed their dead skin cells (yes, humans too!) but these skin flakes can be especially bad in certain species. Cats and dogs (even so-called hairless or short haired breeds) produce large amounts of pet dandruff. When this dandruff comes in contact with a person who is allergic to it, that person can have symptoms such as those from hay fever ? runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes and even swelling. The only animals that have been found to not have dandruff are those that are completely hairless such as snakes and lizards.

Pet dandruff removal can be one way to cut down a person's exposure to this allergenic substance. Be sure to always use a vacuum with HEPA filtration (this will cut down on the airborne particles of dandruff that ordinary vacuums throw into the air), and vacuum your home frequently. If possible, remove carpeting from areas where you sleep, like the bedroom, so that you will not be exposed to dandruff overnight.

You can also install HEPA air filters in the rooms of your home where your pet frequents ? this way, any airborne dandruff will be removed. Finally, bathe your pet at least once a week to keep the dandruff levels on their skin down. Some people will not be able to keep their pets, even with these modifications, but try these steps before ?getting rid? of your pet. If you follow these tips, you'll be sure to have a more comfortable time with your dog or cat!

Enrique Cleanotto is with CarpetCleaningYeti.com - carpet cleaning information and companies.

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