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Hello everyone! I am currently looking to get a baby cockatiel this coming winter. However, I am worried about the dust, because I hear that allergies can cause severe damage to the lungs.
I have two budgies which I don't think I am allergic to, but I also have an air purifier and keep the area clean. I'm allergic to cats and dogs so I worry that I will be allergic to cockatiels as well! I will be interacting with one soon to see if I am.
If I am allergic, am I doomed to never own a cockatiel? Does anyone with cockatiel allergies own one? Is it sufficient to vacuum often and clean the cage/bathe them? My worry is that the bird will have to sleep in my room. I do have a nice HEPA air purifier though. I don't think lung damage is worth keeping a pet though, so I'd like to know
I have two budgies which I don't think I am allergic to, but I also have an air purifier and keep the area clean. I'm allergic to cats and dogs so I worry that I will be allergic to cockatiels as well! I will be interacting with one soon to see if I am.
If I am allergic, am I doomed to never own a cockatiel? Does anyone with cockatiel allergies own one? Is it sufficient to vacuum often and clean the cage/bathe them? My worry is that the bird will have to sleep in my room. I do have a nice HEPA air purifier though. I don't think lung damage is worth keeping a pet though, so I'd like to know