E165: Pet Allergies Explained with Lily, Xavi & Hobie

Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, Dr. Reller is joined by three very special guests—her kids Lily, Xavi, and Hobie—for a fun and educational conversation about pet allergies.In this episode, they explore what actually causes pet allergies, common symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, and asthma flare-ups, and the science behind allergens from dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and even fish. Dr. Reller explains why pet allergies are caused by proteins—not fur—and discusses myths about “hypoallergenic” pets.Together they talk about practical ways families can manage pet allergies, including cleaning strategies, HEPA filters, medications, and allergy immunotherapy. This lighthearted episode mixes science with kids’ curiosity to help families better understand how to live with pets—even when allergies are involved.Tune in for a family-friendly conversation about allergies, pets, and how to keep everyone breathing easier.00:00 Introduction to the episode and special kid guests01:05 What happens when someone has a pet allergy?02:30 Common symptoms of pet allergies04:10 What actually causes pet allergies? (proteins vs fur)06:00 Male vs female dog allergens explained07:25 Are hypoallergenic dogs real?08:40 Cat allergens and why they stay in the house for months10:00 Managing pet allergies at home12:00 Allergy medications and allergy shots14:20 Rabbits, birds, fish, and other pet allergensConnect with Dr. RellerPodcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermdClearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa...Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou...Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.