Pet Allergen Exposures in Homes and Buildings across Puerto Rico

Zimmetry Environmental provides indoor environmental quality testing and consulting services to detect and mitigate building occupant exposure to a wide range of allergens, respiratory irritants and asthma triggers.

Bayamon, Puerto Rico, July 29th, 2024 – WEBWIRE – Monday, July 29, 2024

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences goes on to warn that pet allergens are easily spread because they can circulate in air and remain on carpets and furniture for months.

A recent survey found that close to 50% of households in Puerto Rico have at least one pet. For many, their pet is a part of the family, but unfortunately, many homes with pets also suffer from indoor environmental quality (IEQ) issues associated with pet odors and allergens.

Both furry pets and those with feathers can cause an allergic reaction in some people. Pet dander is a significant source of pet allergens and is composed of proteins from flecks of skin shed by pets. People can come in contact with pet allergens by touching animals and contaminated surfaces, and by breathing air laced with allergens. Pet allergens can even act as asthma triggers for some asthmatics.

Allergies to pets are indeed quite common, said Harry Pena, President of Zimmetry Environmental. Cat allergies are thought to be about twice as common as dog allergies. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences reports that cat allergens are found in cat saliva, which sticks to fur when cats lick themselves. They are also released by glands in the skin and shed as dander or secreted in the urine of male cats. For dogs, the institute states that their allergens are also present in dander, as well as saliva, urine and even blood.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences goes on to warn that pet allergens are easily spread because they can circulate in air and remain on carpets and furniture for months. In fact, they share that nationwide studies have shown that dog and cat allergens are present in almost all U.S. homes, even those without pets. This can cause problems for allergy sufferers and even for those looking to rent, lease or buy a property that previously housed pets.

For those in Puerto Rico who are concerned about the possible presence of environmental allergens in their existing home or a potential future home or business can turn to the indoor environmental quality experts at Zimmetry Environmental. They offer testing for not only pet allergens, but also for dust mite, rodent, cockroach, mold, latex and numerous other allergens, respiratory irritants and asthma triggers. They even recently sponsored an educational video about pet allergens and indoor air quality that can be seen at: https://youtu.be/9pFX8IYAET4

To learn more about Zimmetry Environmental and their indoor environmental quality testing, compliance and consulting services, please visit www.zimmetry.com, call (787) 995.0005 or email [email protected] .

About Zimmetry Environmental

Since 2002, Zimmetry Environmental has been providing environmental consulting services to building owners and managers, architects, engineers, EHS professionals and Fortune 500 companies. The company is based in Puerto Rico and provides services across the Caribbean and Central America. The professionals at Zimmetry offer environmental compliance, indoor air quality, asbestos, lead-based paint, Phase I ESAs and general environmental consulting services.

( Press Release Image: https://photos.webwire.com/prmedia/12710/324884/324884-1.jpg )

WebWireID324884

Contact Information
Paul Cochrane
President
Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Contact via E-mail

This news content may be integrated into any legitimate news gathering and publishing effort. Linking is permitted.

News Release Distribution and Press Release Distribution Services Provided by WebWire.