Pediatrician Questions Allergies

Does the presence of animals increase the risk of allergies?

We have 3 dogs in our house and I'm worried about my son who's 3 years old. The dogs haven't done anything to him, like bite or scratch, I'm just worried about him being allergic to them. Does the presence of animals increase the likelihood of developing allergies in children? He hasn't had any symptoms.

1 Answer

If he is allergic, they can cause symptoms. If he is not, he should be ok around them.