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Furry animals produce allergens that can cause allergic rhinitis and asthma.
In contrast, scaly animals, such as lizards, are assumed not to be allergenic. He had dogs and cats at home but denied any increase in symptoms specifically associated with these pets. Skin prick testing initially performed to 42 common aeroallergens, including cat, dog, and house dust mite, elicited negative results. He later reported that the symptoms were worse on exposure to his pet iguanas. Skin prick tests were subsequently performed to an extract made from scales from his pet iguana.