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Can people with allergies have a fish as a pet? is it possible to be allergic to fish?

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Dr. Andrew Murphy answered

Yes: Fish would not be a cause of pet allergy although fish can be a common cause of food allergy.

Dr Dominguez agreed

Answered 2/11/2015

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A member asked:

Can people with allergies have a fish as a pet? is it possible to be allergic to fish?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Murphy answered

Dr Dominguez agreed

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