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Allergic to Dogs? - bb archives p.12
Mar 2005 - by last post in the thread
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Barb Braverman
Feb 27, 05 - 4:22 PM Cavalier King Spaniels and Tibetan terriers
My very allergic daughter had no allergy problems with our pomerian.
He recently died and we are considering other breeds such as the
Cavalier King Charles and The tibetan terrior. Does anyone have any
experience with these breeds and their likelihood of causing allergy
symptoms? Thanks for any help
Your Email: bbraver@comcast.net
michelle
Mar 1st, 2005 - 5:49 AM Re: Cavalier King Spaniels and Tibetan
terriers
hi ive just read your post on wanting a cavi....i have just brought
a pup & think hes the cause of my sons ezcema, ive only had he for 5
wks & my sons reaction was quite bad.
hope this helps.
Your Email: angelcherub10@hotmail.com
Irene
Mar 1st, 2005 - 1:08 PM Re: Cavalier King Spaniels and Tibetan
terriers
I pet sit a Cavalier a few months ago for a friend. I ended up
putting him in a kennel near my house. I never knew that I had
asthma. I was really sick and also sad that I had to put him in a
kennel. My advice for you is to bring a Cavalier home for a few days
and see if you develop any problems.
Good luck.
Irene
Your Email:
Irenefad@hotmail.com
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A. Juarez
Dec 9, 04 - 7:11 AM Petal Cleanse DOES cure people from allergies to
dogs (and cats) - my family is proof!
Petal Cleanse saved my family's heart!
I am so glad to hear about somebody talk about Petal Cleanse to get
rid of pet allergies. I thought my family was the only people using
it.
When we were living in Spain three years ago, my daughter adopted
two dogs from the street (a Great Pyrenes and a German Shephard). Of
course, my entire family fell in love with the dogs. My daughter, my
wife, our infant son, and my mother-in-law all developed severe
allergies to the dogs that only got worse. I went to doctors and
called on many people for help, but everybody said to get rid of the
dogs. My daughter and my wife said that if I get rid of the dogs,
they would hate me forever.
A friend at the univeristy told me that she had heard of something
from England that would totally get rid of pet allergies for people.
Not wasting any time, I flew to London and went in search of this
without any product name. After visiting two druggists, I found it
(Petal Cleanse /D from Bio-Life Europe Ltd). I bought 10 bottles and
stuffed them in my suitcase.
When I returned home (we had been keeping the dogs outside), I
started using the stuff on the dogs and applied it two times the
first week. In less than two weeks, the dogs started living indoors
with us and everyone lived happy ever after. We have not had any
allergies since then.
We moved to Washington DC last year, and I have been buying new
stock of Petal Cleanse from the Allergic2Pets.com people in New York
City over the Internet every month. I know that we could not live
without it.
Alonso Juarez
alonso@ureach.com
Dept of International Affairs
Youth for Understanding Int'l (YFU)
Washington, DC
Your Email: alonso@ureach.com
Lorie
Dec 26th, 2004 - 7:49 PM Re: Petal Cleanse DOES cure people from
allergies to dogs (and cats) - my family is proof!
Thank you for this information....my children got a puppy for
Christmas and my eyes have itched, my nose runs and my skin breaks
out everytime shes near me.I am going to try this product at your
advice and I hope it works!
Your Email: Lzel02@aol.com
Dawn
Dec 29th, 2004 - 9:04 AM Re: Petal Cleanse DOES cure people from
allergies to dogs (and cats) - my family is proof!
My boyfriend suffers from hives when he is contact with our black
lab puppy. We tried Petal Cleanse but found it a pain to apply as
she won;t sit still - thinks it is a big game - as you have to apply
it then dry the fur - basically rubbing it back off again!!!
Although hearing your success story I might try it again
Your Email: dm_chinnery@hotmail.com
Alonso Juarez
Dec 29th, 2004 - 10:11 AM Re: Petal Cleanse DOES cure people from
allergies to dogs (and cats) - my family is proof!
We don't rub it off - just leave it on and let it dry. Also, the
best way to apply it is to simply attach a spray nozzle to the top
of the bottle (from hairspray or something similar), and just sprtiz
and saturate all over. Rubbing it off really isn't necessary and
wastes product if you ask me. ;-)
-Alonso
Your Email: alonso@ureach.com
Irene
Mar 1st, 2005 - 1:29 PM Re: Petal Cleanse DOES cure people from
allergies to dogs (and cats) - my family is proof!
Dear Mr. Juarez:
I also have problems with allergies to dogs. I recently got a WEstie
and I have been suffering from asthma.
SInce I also live in Washington, DC area, can you tell me if you
have found that product here yet?
Thank you.
Irene
Your Email:
Irenefad@hotmail.com
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Kristy
D
Feb 1, 05 - 7:22 AM Can you develop a dog allergy???
I have had at least one dog my entire life. I've never before had
any problems with pet allergies. We have not adopted an Anatolian
Shepherd and I think I may be having an allergic reaction to her.
Since we got her I've had a stuffy nose, a sore throat, dry eyes.
This has been going on for more than a month now, and the only time
the symptoms went away - we were away from her for the weekend. Is
this possible? We have no intention on giving her away - but if this
is the problem I need to learn how to deal with it. Oh - have had a
lab in the house for 8 years without a single problem. Thanks!
Your Email: scooter-53@comcast.net
Mary
Feb 2nd, 2005 - 12:20 AM Re: Can you develop a dog allergy???
I have always heard that you can be allergic to one dog and not be
bothered by another so I think this could very well be your case.
Your Email: mjbford@yahoo.com
Swannie
Feb 4th, 2005 - 1:00 PM Re: Can you develop a dog allergy???
Allergists will deny it, but personal experience confirms your
suspician.
I was raised in a professional dog-breeding home and am 30 now. For
my whole life, I have been surrounded by Bearded Collies and
Labrador Retrievers and never had a problem, until....
My parents purchased a Bullmastiff for my brother. Everytime I was
in an enclosed space with him (like a room), my lungs would fill
with fluid and it would take 2 weeks to cough it out. It was
essentially asthma. Please note, I never sneezed or got red eyes
around this dog. I suspect his coat, which was short and oily, had
something to do with my problem. For the 6 years my parents had him,
I was not able to even go into their house without having this
strange type of asthma attack - it wasn't worth it - it was like
getting bronchitis for 2 weeks at a time whenever i did go in. Even
worse, I became extremely allergic to the clothes my parents wore
that had been in the house, and they would have to buy new clothes
whenever they would visit me because even being near their old
clothes made me react. The dog died when he was 6 years old this
year, and it's been 6 months since he passed. I am able once again
to visit my parents without reacting.
My parents never really believed me - they thought I was
exageratting because my reaction didn't meet their own experience
and expectation of allergic reaction/asthma - heck, the bullmastiff
was actually a gift to my younger brother who has real asthma ( I
never had asthma).
My allergist tells me this is hooey - really nice don't you think?
Apparently, I tested allergic to all dogs on my skin test, but my
personal experience has proved that I only react to one animal (so
far).
Your Email: aswander@hotmail.com
Danielle
Mar 2nd, 2005 - 2:01 PM Re: Can you develop a dog allergy???
Yes, in our experience, you can develop an allergy to dogs. My
mother had a german shepherd when she was a teenager and had no
reactions whatsoever--(to him or any other dog, for that matter.)
Now, 30 years later, she has moderate allergies to dogs...she just
gets itchy eyes and sneezes...it's not too serious.
Chris
Mar 2nd, 2005 - 9:16 PM HELP Rash - dog allergies
I have had a on-going rash (all over) off & on for about 6 months
now at times it almost hurts like someone sticking needles all over
other times it's barly visable but never goes completly away. We
already had dogs & rescued a new dog in Aug. in the middle of Sept.
I started to develop this rash. I am very allergic to cats they
bothers my eyes, nose, lungs, breathing etc. so I know what that is
like but this is just a rash nothing else allergy like. I have seen
SEVERAL Dr's they don't think it could be the dog without the other
symptoms. Has anyone else had this happen????
Your Email: mzbhavn@yahoo.com
michelle
Mar 3rd, 2005 - 5:44 AM Re: Can you develop a dog allergy???
Hi Chris my son too has rash coming all over him since we brought
our cavalier puppy the doctor says it ezcema but i think its the dog
& he says it cant be the dog without other symptoms?? but the rash
gets a little better during the week whilst my sons at school all
day & gets bad over the weekends whilst hes at home with the dog!
i too am not sure whether its just the dog or what?
Your Email:
angelcherub10@hotmail.com
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Jadyn Gallo
Mar 5, 05 - 6:55 PM Natural Cures For Dog Allergies
What are some natural cures like "Tea tree oil",or ect. for dog
allergies?
Your Email: LilCrow
ICQ: outlook express
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Jadyn
Mar 5, 05 - 7:04 PM Natural Cures For Allergies Againgst Sheding
Dogs
Does anybody know any cures for allergies from shedin' dogs?
Your Email: JadynX@bellsouth.net
ICQ: outlook express
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Laura Segal
Jan 5, 05 - 11:11 AM English Springer Spaniel
I have been thinking about the possibility of getting an English
Springer Spaniel. I do have allergies. It seems I am espesially
bothered by certain breeds, specifically labs, boxers, doberman
pinchers. I break out in hives from the dander of these dogs. Other
breeds don't seem to bother me. Any info on allergy sufferers being
affected by the english springer spaniel. I'm also looking for a dog
that will be easily housebroken and trained. I love dogs and would
love to add a dog to my family.
Your Email: laura.segal@hadassah.org
Brittany Hollabaugh
Jan 6th, 2005 - 7:05 AM Re: English Springer Spaniel
A dog that has a reputation for being super intelligent(in an
independent way ) and a super protective dog yet as gentle as a lamb
to it's family, is the Rhodesian Ridgeback.
Your Email: Brittjane177@earthlink.net
grace
Mar 7th, 2005 - 8:33 AM Re: Re: English Springer Spaniel
My step-father had a Rhodesian Ridgeback when I was growing up. It
was big as a horse, shed like you wouldn't believe and snapped at us
kids. I was extremely allergic. I would say be very weary of those
dogs.
Your Email: jwf225@hotmail.com
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Molly
Mar 8, 05 - 2:36 PM Kerry Blue Terriers and Allergies
My dad has severe allergies to dogs but we still want to have a
Kerry Blue terrier. Is their any way we can do this? Also, are their
any breeders in Ohio for Kerry's?
Thanks Again,
Molly
Your Email: Hamsterfan007@aol.com
AIM: Hamsterfan007
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starrla
Jan 17, 05 - 2:16 PM Help, confused!!!!!!!!
I am all confused?? We just moved into a home and about 6 weeks ago
we got a cat. Everything was fine until 2 weeks ago and my daughter
developed a cough(only a cough)so we took her to the doctor and he
said allergies to cat and to most likely get rid of the cat so when
we come home we put the cat in the shed and cleaned the house the
best we know how and it has been a week and the cat is gone and
still a cough she has. Any ideas what the problem is? she has never
been tested for allergies or any thing and she has never had a pet
in the house but we go and spend the night at family members homes
and they have pets and she is fine. i am clueless and i would love
to have and pet and so would the kids???
Your Email: StarrlaH25@aol.com
AIM: aol
Jodie Poirier
Mar 13th, 2005 - 9:33 PM Re: Help, confused!!!!!!!!
Doctors are quick to jump at the fact that there is a new pet in the
house so that HAS to be it, Yeah right. I realise that it has been 2
months since the posting so how long did it take for her cough to go
away? I think that it was more likely a cold or a bug she caught
than allergies. Allergies are usually more than a cough, although it
may start out with a cough, it will quickley progress into much
worse things. Bring the cat back, I highly doubt it was the problem
to begin with.
Your Email: jlpaish@hotmail.com
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jenwolf
Mar 13, 05 - 1:59 PM Pit Bulls and allergy question
Hi everyone. I had an American Pit Bull Terrier for 10 years with
little allergy trouble. Since she died I tried getting two other
dogs of different breed because pit bulls are technically banned
where I live, but I get allergy trouble each time! I've done a lot
of reseach online into dogs that are less allergenic and the lists
always seem to be poodles and these long haired terrier type dogs.
I'm wondering why the three pit bull breeds (American Staffordshire
Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier and Staffordshire Terrier) are
never in the "hypo-allergenic" lists? Is it because of bad rap of
the breed (they really are friendly dogs)? Was my experience with my
dog just a fluke? I know everyone's different, but I really had a
good experience with this breed. I also stayed with a roomate years
ago that had a pit bull and I had no allergy trouble from her. My
dog always seemed to have very low dander and she was practically
hairless herself. You could see her pink and black spotted skin her
coat was so thin. No undercoat at all. Anyway, just curious what
others' experiences with the breed are. I want another dog so bad
that I'm working on moving from here so I can have another pit bull.
Your Email: jenwolfl7@yahoo.com
Kris
Mar 13th, 2005 - 2:49 PM Re: Pit Bulls and allergy question
I have never seen Pit Bulls/Am Staffs listed as being low dander
breeds, but I don't think it's because of the breed's reputation.
It's the type of hair. Most breeds with short hair, e.g. Dalmatians,
Beagles, Bassett Hounds, are not on the breed lists recommended for
allergy sufferers. The Italian Greyhound, even though it has short
hair, is often listed as being a less dander producing dog. But
according to the Italian Greyhound breeders I've spoken with this is
not true.
Jodie Poirier
Mar 13th, 2005 - 9:21 PM Re: Pit Bulls and allergy question
Hi, Wow how amazing that someone else found out the exact same thing
I did about Pit Bulls. I am a severe allergy sufferer, especially to
dogs, problem is, I'm more of a dog lover than a health nut so 2
years ago I conviced my boyfriend to take in a pit bull puppy. Well
I have to tell you, when I got that little puppy home and started to
watch her grow, I thought it was the coolest thing in the world. I
ACTUALLY got to have a dog, I was 21 at the time, and for the first
time in my life, I got to have a real pet. It is such a relief to
hear that it wasn't just by chance, that someone else had the same
reaction I did. Now I am confident to adopt another pit bull as a
pet, as I am 98% sure I will not have any allergy issues. Thank you
for confirming my beliefs!
Your Email: jlpaish@hotmail.com
jenwolf
Mar 16th, 2005 - 3:16 PM Re: Re: Pit Bulls and allergy question
Jodie you're most welcome and thanks for confirming mine! :). Check
out pbrc.net if you really want and can have another pitbull. There
are tons of them out there that need good homes these days.
Your Email: jenwolfl7@yahoo.com
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Barb
Mar 18, 05 - 1:47 PM Help!
hi. my daughter has wanted a dog for the longest time. the only
problem is that i have allergies that had very, very severe and i
have asthma. i have head about all kinds of shampoos for dogs and
stuff like that. i have also head that poodles, shih-tzus, maltese,
and bichon frise's are good for people with allergies. can some help
me please? i really want to get my daughter a dog!!thanks!
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Carolyn
Mar 18, 05 - 6:52 PM My 25 year old adpopted and may be allergic
Pls advise My daughter still lives with us and may be allergic to
the boarder collie she adopted almost 5 months agp. There has to be
a way to counter actt this problem She loves this dog to death While
they both live here we do to Pls advise ways to help.
Thanks
Carolyn
Your Email:
sunshinec@verizon.com
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Anita
Jan 24, 05 - 4:07 PM HELP - OUR FAMILY WANT A DOG BUT I SUFFER WITH
EZCEMA
Hi, my name is Anita - I have had ezcema since I was a child - now
I'm 32, married with 2 children and as a family we would love to own
a dog. However, I have had allergic reactions to dogs before -
streaming eyes, runny nose and irritation to the ezcema. So far the
children have shown no signs of having my ezcema or allergies, and
therefore we are trying to get good advice/information regarding
breeds, preventative measures and so on, from other families who
have been in a similar position but have been able to add a dog to
their family. Thanks to anyone who can help,
Your Email: anitaramm@blueyonder.co.uk
Emily
Mar 25th, 2005 - 1:59 PM Re: HELP - OUR FAMILY WANT A DOG BUT I
SUFFER WITH EZCEMA
I too am a life long eczema sufferer and was just able to get my
first dog at 29. I discovered that I did not have a problem with
poodles, bonus - they don't shed! As you know though, it will be
your reaction to the dog's saliva that you will have to test and
that can differ even between dogs within a breed.
Your Email: ekmuc@aol.com
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Adriana
Mar 27, 05 - 2:00 PM :( help
hi,
My names adriana and i'm 13 years old and my stepmom is allergic to
dogs! :( i miss having dogs since my last one got taken away by my
last stepmom!:( since my dads wife is allergic to dogs.. i can't
have one. but my dad said that if i can find out that poodles don't
cause allergic reactions i can have one!! someone please help me!! i
REALLY want a dog!! all i wanna know is if poodles DO or DON'T give
out allergic reactions, and if they don't where do i find the proof.
Your Email: slim1309hotmail.com
AIM: texazgurlie24
Daniel
Mar 27th, 2005 - 7:00 PM Re: :( help
Sorry to hear about you not beaing able to have a dog because of a
person that is allergic to dogs. I, myself is allergic to dogs and
cats and I would love to have. But I have to live with the fact that
I would never be able to have any. The way it makes a person who is
allergic, is undescrible. Really not a good feeling. Im sure that
your stepmom apreciates you being understandable. All my friends
either have a dog or cat and it is hard for me to visit them for a
long period. The only thing that I can do to help my situation is I
take a Claritin allergic pill sometimes when i know ill be around
dogs or cats. But it just helps and dont get rid of the problem
completly. Some days I will be less Alergic then others, or
depending if theres carpet in the house or the type of dog or cat.
Sadly theres no remedies, hope they will come up with one.. It is
really not fun and makes you sick like you wouldn't beleive.
Sorry about the miss spelling as I am french.
..Dan
Your Email:
daniel01@nbnet.nb.ca
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Barb
Mar 18, 05 - 1:55 PM Help!
hi. my daughter has wanted a dog for as long as i can remember. the
only problem, is that i have very severe allergies and asthma. i
have heard that bichon's, maltese. shih-tzu's and poodles and good.
i have also heard about different shampoos and stuff like that.
please help. i want to get my daughter a dog!
Emily
Mar 25th, 2005 - 1:50 PM Re: Help!
I have horrible allergies to dogs but recently discovered I am OK
with poodles. I brought home a mini poodle last fall and have had no
problems. You should try and find someone with a poodle and visit
their house and see how you do. (note, do not go to a pet shop or
shelter for the initial allergy test because they often mix their
dogs so the poodle might have rubbed against a lab and you might be
reacting to that).
Best of luck, my dog has brought me so much joy!
Your Email: ekmuc@aol.com
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Courtney
Mar 17, 05 - 4:04 PM Son is allergic, had to adopt out my dog today
My 5 month old was diagnosed as being allergic, so today was the day
my poor pooch got adopted into a new home. I am absolutely
heartbroken and I guess I am just looking for a little bit of
support. That dog was my heart, and I've been crying ever since my
son's dog allergy was diagnosed.
At this point I am thinking about waiting until he can talk (and
tell us how he feels physically, so we know if he's having symptoms
that are dog related) and buying/adopting a mexican hairless or AHT.
Anyone have good experiences with these breeds?
Your Email: CourtneyRemy@yahoo.com
ICQ: GoddessCourCour
Karla
Mar 17th, 2005 - 4:38 PM Re: Son is allergic, had to adopt out my
dog today
When my son was 6 years old we found out he is allergic to dogs and
cats. We immediately found homes for our 2 dogs, changed the
flooring and replaced the furniture. Our son was covered in Execma
(rashes) throughout his body. The hardest part wasn't giving up the
family pets (even though we loved them and they were a part of our
family) it was seeing our son suffer with rashes on the backs of his
knees, elbows and all over his face. We are going to get him tested
again (Age 8 now) soon because he has been doing very well. He has
accidently been near a dog and hasn't reacted but once he went to a
friends home who we found out later had recently given away their
dog. Our son came home from that play date broken out and congested.
He sees the Allergist regularly and I would never consider getting a
dog or having him take shots. I've been told several times that our
son will outgrow this. Maybe this helps you!
Josie
Mar 18th, 2005 - 8:02 AM Re: Son is allergic, had to adopt out my
dog today
Let me give you a brief story. Two of my four children are
asthmatic. I did not even know anything about ezcema when my
daughter got at age of 2 months. Then she was allergic to peanuts at
age of 2. We had two gerbils and she was fine and pet them all the
time until gerbils died, At age of 3, she got asthma attack after
she got cold virus. She got rash on the back of legs when my
cousin's dogs were around. I didn't even that she was allergic to
pet dander. My cousin wanted to give me one show pup but I was not
ready. Again, she played with other dogs and cats and later she got
watery eyes and itchy face. I figured out and she took allergy tests
and it was pet dander and grass and tree pollens. I was so mad that
we would not able to get any pets at all. A few months ago, we went
to see Coton breeder and wanted to see how reaction my daughter(she
is 9 now) was. She had no watery eyes and no itchy. She was so
excited but I had to turn her down because her pediatrican said best
advice is no dog in the house. If I get a dog, her allergry will
develop more and more or worse? So, it is better not to consider a
dog! I know she will not outgrow but allergies might be much less.
All dogs included hypoallergnic dogs like AHT, Coton de Tulear can
produce pet dander. My asthmatic son is not allergic to pet dander
and doesnt have ezcema- I am hoping he will outgrow soon.
Hope you understand about allergies and asthma. Another post I wrote
about best advice is no dog in the house. Life with my two asthamtic
children is not easy. Best wishes!
Your Email: kitzelgs@mac.com
John
Mar 27th, 2005 - 8:19 PM Re: Son is allergic, had to adopt out my
dog today
"My 5 month old was diagnosed as being allergic,"
Please list symptoms that led to a final diagnosis of
dog allergy. Thank you.
Your Email:
lelwell@hutchtel.net
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Kari
Mar 20, 05 - 4:59 PM Help, my dad is getting rid of my dogs...
He just recently bought a house with his girlfriend, who is allergic
to dogs. I don't live with them right now, as I'm away at school.
They have only been there like a week and a half, and he's already
ready to get rid of the dogs for her...
They say they don't want to, but the only thing they have really
tried is just not letting them upstairs. Does anyone have any good
tips for helping with this, so they don't get rid of my puppies, on
me?
Your Email: theseventhsecret@hotmail.com
AIM: fallenupright
Kris
Mar 28th, 2005 - 1:10 PM Re: Help, my dad is getting rid of my
dogs...
Read the "environmental controls" section on the Allergic to Dogs?
page. It gives you tips on how to reduce dog allergens in your
house.
What kind of dogs do you have?
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Nikos
Mar 23, 05 - 7:04 PM H E L P !!! My wife is allergic to our new
Dachsund puppy! She wants to return her....
We just adopted a minature Dachshund puppy. She's wonderful!
Unfortunately, my wife is having bad allergic reactions to her.
(sneezing, stuffy nose, hives, skin irritation, headaches) She
thought that she was only allergic to cats! She's taking
perscription allergy medicine but she's still miserable.
She says we have to give her back - she can't take it any more. I'm
heartbroken already - when the kids find out they'll miserable!!
(one is 7 the other is 3 years old)
Is there anything we can do to reduce her allergic reaction?
Thanks
Nikos
Your Email: nyannios@optonline.net
MSN: nyannios@hotmail.com
Shawna
Mar 28th, 2005 - 1:35 PM Re: H E L P !!! My wife is allergic to our
new Dachsund puppy! She wants to return her....
Im having the same problem. I don't know what to do either, because
we don't want to get rid of our new Boxer puppy!!! I take Flonase,
but that doesn't help the skin irritation im getting.
Your Email: willfam4@cox.net
Kris
Mar 28th, 2005 - 9:29 PM Tips for reducing pet allergens in your
home
Tips for reducing pet allergens in your home:
1. Do not allow dogs in your bedroom, your bedroom should stay dog
dander free
2. Use a HEPA room air cleaner in your bedroom and in the family
room, close the bedroom door at night to help clean the air in the
room
3. Use an electrostatic filter with your central heat or air, it
will help clean the air distributed through the house
4. Use baby gates to keep the dogs away from the bedrooms, or keep
the bedroom door closed at all times
5. Use bare, easy to clean floors in all the rooms where the dogs
spent most of their time, no wall-to-wall carpeting collecting
dander
6. Bathe your dogs frequently, twice a week is recommended in a 1999
allergy study, using a mild dog shampoo helps prevent over drying of
the skin
7. Wash all dog bedding, doggie shirts, and soft dog toys frequently
8. Cover the family room sofas with sheets to help prevent dog
dander deposits on them, wash the sheets frequently, leather is the
ideal sofa material for allergy sufferers
9. Vacuum a lot and use a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter
(although some studies show that vacuuming stirs pet allergens in
the house, even a HEPA vacuum)
10. Open the windows occasionally to let the airborne pet dander air
out, but not when the pollen count is high outside
11. Wash your hands after petting the dogs, avoid touching your eyes
and face when playing with the dogs
12. Avoid transporting dogs in your car to keep your car dog dander
free, if you have no second car, you can cover the car seat with a
washable sheet or blanket, leather seats are ideal
13. Avoid clutter in the house, it collects dust and dander
14. Cover your home's air vents with commercial air vent filters or
use cheese cloth
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