"It is usually the dander (mites when on the animal)" All animals have dander, even people. Mites are a parasite and although they can cause allergies they are not the same as dander. Dander: a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin Dander is material shed from the body of various animals, similar to dandruff <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dandruff> or pet pollen. It may contain scales of dried skin and hair, or feathers. It is a frequent cause of allergy <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allergy> in humans. Etymology: alteration of dandruff: specifically : minute scales from hair, feathers, or skin that may be allergenic
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