Health Tip: Control Pet Allergies

(HealthDay News) -- If you have pet allergies, there are steps you can take to help control your symptoms.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences offers these suggestions:

• Limit pets to one area of the home (preferably without carpeting or upholstered furniture), away from bedrooms.
• Give pets a bath each week.
• Wash hands and clothing after playing with your pet.
• Avoid animal waste when possible.
• Use a damp cloth to wipe down surfaces frequented by pets.