Beauty Problems Caused by PetsPets Beauty Problems

Whether you have a cat or a dog, your pet can be responsible for many issues that can cause trouble for your skin and your entire health. Find out how to deal with beauty problems caused by pets, and how to determin whether you’re dealing with something bigger.

While your dog or cat can infect you with plenty of diseases that manifest with symptoms that affect your skin, it’s also important to remember the most important beauty benefit of having a pet. Read on for the troubles pets can cause, and for the beauty upside that they offer.

Puffy Eyes (Allergies)

One of the most common beauty problems caused by pets, allergy symptoms don’t always manifest as a rash when you’re exposed to dandruff, hair or saliva from a pet. When you’re dealing with allergies caused by a pet, nasal congestion often leads to puffy eyes. While you can’t make this problem go away completely, it’s important to get either prescription or over the counter antihistamines and fight nasal congestion in order to avoid any swelling that’s caused by allergies.

Scratch Marks

Even if you don’t get cat scratch disease, a bacterial infection most common in children, your pet can leave ugly red lines on your skin after play time. Make sure you always clean your hands with soap and water very well after playing with your cat or dog when claws and teeth are involved. Antibiotic ointments should also be used when your pet completely breaks your skin, causing even the smallest amount of bleeding.

Pimple-Like Bumps (MRSA)