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IMPACT OF INDOORS PETS (CATS, DOGS, AND BIRDS) ON ALLERGIC DISEASES: A SYSTEMAIC REVIEW

Research Authors
AHMED K. DYAB1*, YASSER M. MOHAMED1,and MOHSEN R. MOHAMAD
Research Date
Research Department
Research Journal
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Research Member
Research Publisher
the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Research Vol
55(2)
Research Website
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/
Research Year
2025
Research_Pages
259 – 268
Research Abstract

No doubt, the value of pets (mainly cats, and/or dogs) extends far beyond their adorable
appearances, boosting the mental health to fostering deeper human connections. Nevertheless,
they are risky to the owners mainly babies, and children via bites and scratches, falls from
being knocked over by the pet, & choking on pet toys or food. Besides, allergies or asthma
caused by pet's fur, saliva, feathers or skin flakes (dandruff) zoonotic infectious diseases
usually from poo, food, water or litter trays. This reviews the several concepts that have taken
shape in recent decades and discuss how these apply to common patient concerns.
Key words: Pets, Indoors, Adorable, daily care, Allergies, Zoonotic infectious diseases.