CONTACT: Gina DePinto, (602) 664-1218
gdepinto@mail.farnam.com
PHOENIX, Ariz. - (Nov. 10, 2003) The winter months mean snow, ice and more time spent lounging or playing in the house with Fifi or Fido. Such family togetherness can lead to increased allergic reactions from pets. About 40 million Americans suffer from dog and cat allergies, which include symptoms ranging from itchy eyes to coughing, wheezing and hives - not the coziest way to spend an afternoon. And when pets stay indoors for longer periods, more dander and hair accumulates in the home. Plus, bulky winter clothing such as wool sweaters tend to attract greater amounts of allergens.
Winter entertaining usually takes place indoors around the fireplace or in the living room, versus the outdoor barbecue. Pet owners may find that their guests are experiencing stronger allergic reactions as well.
Help can be found with Allerpet®, a non-prescription, easy-to-use grooming emollient that cleanses a pet's coat of dander and other allergens such as dried urine and saliva -- irritants that spark human allergic reactions. Allerpet relieves human allergies to pets by eliminating the allergy source. It treats the cause, not merely the symptoms. Backed by more than three years of efficacy studies, Allerpet is the only product recommended by veterinarians, yet is available through specialty pet and online retailers, as well as through veterinarians. (Note: Allerpet® is a registered trademark of Allerpet, Inc.)
"Because our pet family members spend more time indoors during the cold winter months, dander accumulation andpet induced allergies become more prominent in the house. The last thing you want to worry about on long, cold winter days is feeling uncomfortable at home due to pet induced allergies," said Carrie Vega, product manager at Farnam Pet Products, the U.S. distributors of Allerpet. "Allerpet allows people to feel more comfortable with their pets indoors and diminishes concerns about visitors who may be allergic to pets."
Allerpet®/D is designed for dogs and Allerpet®/C is designed for cats, but can also be used on ferrets, rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, mice and other furry critters. After a thorough brushing to extract dead hair, Allerpet is applied to the animal's coat and does not harm the pet or leave a residue on furniture or clothing. The product is a gentle emollient that is non-toxic and safe for use around small children, plants and animals.
For more information about Allerpet or Farnam Pet Products, call toll free in the United States at (800) 234-2269, direct at (602)-285-1660 or go to www.farnampet.com. ; Founded in 1946, Farnam Companies, Inc. is a privately held company and a leader in the animal health products industry.
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Gina DePinto
Public Relations Director
Farnam Companies, Inc.
301 W. Osborn Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
direct: (602) 664-1218 fax: (602) 207-2181
cell: (602) 376-6980
gdepinto@mail.farnam.com
www.farnam.com
