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Allergic to Dogs? - bb Archives p.8 Jul 2004 - Sep 2004
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Nicole Jul 4, 04 - 11:58 PM Not allergic to my lab. I do not know what in a dog that I am allergic. I know I am very allergic to Yorkies and not allergic to my lab at all. Any ideas? Your Email: jnic04@sbcglobal.com Patricia Sullivan Jul 8, 04 - 1:59 PM Cockapoos Has anyone had any trouble with cockapoos? I have allergies to dogs, but poodles are probably okay. Don't know about the mix. Your Email: pssullivan@comcast.net --- Ellen Jul 9th, 2004 - 9:27 PM Re: Cockapoos My husband has a dog allergy. We borrowed a friend's cockapoo to see if he could tolerate it. He couldn't. --- Patricia Sullivan Jul 12th, 2004 - 3:05 PM Re: Re: Cockapoos Thanks Ellen. I guess I'll just stick with Bichons. That seems to be the only breed that people with allergies can tolerate. Your Email: pssullivan@comcast.net sharon mcmillan Jul 19, 04 - 8:05 AM allergy medication my bf is "allergic" to dog fur...he gets all the usual runny nose, nippy eyes and wheezing for which he has to use an inhaler! he also gets hayfever! Hes addiment there is NO medication he can take on a PERMINANT basis!with no side effects! The kids are driving us mad wanting a dog as it seems the entire neighbourhood where I live have got a dog! we have wooden floors etc....can anyone help with upto date information??? Your Email: spiralpuddles@hotmail.com MSN: spiralpuddles --- Nikki Jul 19th, 2004 - 4:48 PM Re: allergy medication you could try to get leather furniture, wash the dog frequntly, or try this website: www.naet.com its about curing your allergies, asthma, etc. I hope i helped Your Email: Sicilianstarr91@aol.com AIM: Sicilianstarr91@aol.com Gina Jul 20, 04 - 7:15 AM Just got new pup ... is it a cold or allergies?? We just brought home our new pup chihuahua this weekend and I am confused about whether my symptoms are cold-related or allergies. I started getting a cold a few days before we even picked up the pup, and my symptoms now include stuffy nose and chest tightnes, and a mild phlegm-producing cough. No itchyness, welting or sneezing (which would be a dead giveaway toward allergies). And, my symptoms dont get better after showering or even after leaving the house for a few hours (basically, getting away from the dog). So .... I dont know how to treat my symptoms?!?! And if it is a cold, it seems to be hanging around for a long time!! I am definitely allergic to cats (sneezing, welts, itchy eyes, stuffy nose, etc) but really havent had any problems with dogs before. Anyone offer any advice or experiences? Thanks, Gina Your Email: gina_amero@hotmail.com Reds Jul 20, 04 - 5:22 PM Is one month a good testing period for dog allegies? I am looking into purchasing a chocolate lab. I have asthma and I am very allergic to some cats, seem to be ok around dogs so far, but have never lived with one. The breeder will let me give the dog back within a month if I have any alegery problems. Is this long enough to find out if I am allergic to the dog? Any advice provided would be great. Patrick --- Jul 20th, 2004 - 9:48 PM Re: Is one month a good testing period for dog allegies? I can only tell what I have read - and it is that sometimes people don't find themselves allergic to a puppy but do find themselves reacting to when it gets older and gets its adult coat. I don't know if you are getting this as a pup or adult dog. If the former I would see if you could ask the breeder to let you see the parents of the pup and see how your allergies do around them (rub your face and hands in their fur - etc). See if you get any sort of reaction - even a delayed reaction later that day. Maybe try this a few times - different days. It sometimes can take awhile to become sensitized too so there is no guarantee that if you don't react in one month you never will. But I would think if you are quite allergic already you would definitely know in one month. Your Email: celexa2000@yahoo.ca Mary --- Jul 21st, 2004 - 11:25 AM Re: Is one month a good testing period for dog allegies? I would agree, puppies often aren't as allergic causing as adult dogs, and 0ne month may or may not tell. As I said before it took me almost a year for my asthma to start again from our toy poodle but he was a very young pup when we got him. My sister, who is VERY allergic can't walk into a house where there are cats or dogs without terrible reactions. Everyones system and degrees of allergies are different I think. I've also read it depends on what else (pollen) at the time may be bothering you. That your system can sometimes tolerate so much, kind of like things stacking and then a dog may cause a major reaction because your already fighting so many other things. I'm always much better in summer. Asthma comes back in fall. When we didn't have the dog the asthma didn't return even in fall. Your Email: mjbford@yahoo.com Camille Jul 22, 04 - 9:24 PM Just got dog from pound Want to hear somthing HORRIBLE!?! I have a Mini Schnauzer and was under the impression that I had no dog Allergies. So I adopted a beautiful Basset mix from the shelter. I was using a nose spray for other allergies ( dont know what kind have not been tested) Called Astelin. Well I had took it for a couple of weeks and had to stop because it was giving me a constant headach. When I stopped though...WOW My head has been trying to explode and I'm sneezing and even the roof of my mouth has been itching I love her already and I dont know what to do I guess I just needed to vent.... Good luck to all of you! Your Email: mnmncnk@bellsouth.net Patrick --- Jul 24th, 2004 - 11:14 AM Re: Just got dog from pound Allergies are cumlative - so if you are already having allergic reactions adding something - even something that you are only mildly allergic to can push you over the threshold. If you symptoms are primarily sneezing, and sinus related you might want to try one of the steroidal nasal sprays. Astelin is an inhaled antihistamine - and you might find you tolerate the steroidal nasal sprays just fine. Also using systemic antihistamines: Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec, etc. might help you out. Best is to see the doctor and ask for some samples and see if you can tolerate before you lay out the cash for prescriptions. Your Email: celexa2000@yahoo.ca Marion Jul 25, 04 - 4:37 PM poodle allergies we got a poodle puppy last week thinking it did not cause the usual pet allergies, within 2 days my daughter had hives inside arms and now itchy down to hand area, red eyes, sniffles etc, I had itchy swollen eyes, throat scratchy, nasal drip etc. We do the usual hand washing and brushing daily, any suggestions so that we can try to keep the dog and contol these symptoms? Your Email: marionpt@aol.com Dont really wanna tell online Jul 28, 04 - 3:10 PM Trying to adopt Hey I found this site and im wondering if anyone can help. Im trying to convince my family to get a dog, but me and my twin brother are allergic. I know of some breeds that have considerably alot less dander and dont shed, but i wanted to know if there was a type of shampoo or conditioner that will lower the dander. And if there is anything else that can help please let me know. thank you so much. Your Email: white_korean@hotmail.com Pamela Jul 29, 04 - 1:28 AM allergic to my new Boxer Does anyone have any tips for me...I have raised all animals in my life including Dogs, Cats, Birds, many Reptile species, and fish. I work at Petsmart dealing with the care of all of our small animals, reptiles, birds, and fish. I now own a dog,cat,bird,and a bearded dragon. I recently rescued a Boxer from the humane society at Petsmart....I have had this dog for about a month now and am experiencing extreme coughs, a hairlike feeling in the back of my throat, and watery eyes. I have never been allergic to any animal in my life what can I do???? I love this dog and have removed her from my bedroom...I vaccuum on a regular basis and I wouldn't get rid of her for all the tea in China. Can anyone give me advice on what I can do? I have been taking Claritin D over the counter...and it helps alittle. Should I go to my Doctor and perhaps get a prescription medication? HELP!!!!! Your Email: Lostminnesotan~aol.com ICQ: Miramani Sarah Shaver Aug 2, 04 - 3:24 PM Allergic to one and not the other? HELP! My husband and I have had a beagle for 3 years. Last year, he adopted another dog who is a beagle -dachshaund mix. He recently decided to think he could be allergic to the newer one and not the first one. He doesn't seem willing to think it could be anything else. Can you be allergic to one dog and not the other? I have been researching online what I can do to make our house more allergy free but it breaks my heart to hear him say we may have to give the new dog up. What can I do? Your Email: scoury@utk.edu Rachel Aug 5, 04 - 7:51 PM My dad sneezes around dogs is there a cure? Hi, My dad told me I could get a dog, then he remembered that he's allergic cause he sneezes when he's around them. Does anyone have ANY suggestions cause I really want a dog. Your Email: rachypoo31@hotmail.com MSN: rachypoo31@hotmail.com theatercoxie Aug 8, 04 - 12:37 AM Terrier love and hate.... My boyfriends dog Angel absolutely loves me. The problem is that I am allergic to everything and right now with her shedding like crazy I can't sleep because I can't breathe. I try to keep her off of the bed but he gets angry that I am untrainingher because he loves sleeping with her. I am also her favorite person to be around and love on. Is there something I can take or do to make my sinuses clear so I can sleep and coexist harmoniously with the dog. Your Email: walker.742@osu.edu AIM: brattheaterg Erica Aug 9, 04 - 5:58 AM Allergy to doggie shampoo ? I have a 16 week old lhasa apsos pure breed and about three weeks after I got him I started having hives. At first the doctor told me it was stress related. I am now wondering if it may be his shampoo. I have never had an allergies before. I use Groomer's Blend tearless and gentle (purple) shampoo. Could this be the problem??? Your Email: usmc4022@hotmail.com Nikki Aug 9, 04 - 5:24 PM american hairless terrier Does anyone know about any American Hairless Terrier breeders in Brooklyn NY, New Jersey, Long Island, or New York? Cause i might get that dog and I really need to find a breeder! thanks Your Email: Sicilianstarr91@aol.com AIM: Sicilianstarr91@aol.com James Neuman Aug 9, 04 - 8:54 AM Allergic to cat means allergic to dogs? My wife has very slight case of asthma and is allergic to cats. So far, she has never noticed any allergy problems with dogs. One dog we know she has no problems with is the shetland sheepdog, which has stayed overnight at our house many times. Considering this, now that my family is ready to buy a dog, do we still need to be careful to buy a dog that does not shed much? My understanding is that shelties do shed, so perhaps this means that my wife will not have allergy problems with most dogs. Your Email: jneuman1@optonline.net --- Patrick Aug 10th, 2004 - 9:59 AM Re: Allergic to cat means allergic to dogs? I don't know if there is any correlation such as if you are allergic to cats you are more likely to be allergic to dogs. But certainly it is possible to be allergic to one and not the other. I would still 'test' out whatever dog you decide to get. Have your wife pet it, nuzzle her face and neck into the dog and then wait to see if there is a reaction. Asthma can be a late phase allergic reaction too - so wait a day to see if she has asthma or other allergy symptoms later on. Keep in mind it is also possible to become sensitised over time to a dog - so allergic/asthma symptoms may present later on. But if you have had a dog spend the night several times without problems I would think you are fairly safe - afterall there is going to be dander left behind from the dog spending the night. A lot of people are more allergic to cats than dogs. I think being allergic to cats is one of the most common allergies. Your Email: celexa2000@yahoo.ca Deme'Tra Luster Jul 8, 04 - 2:46 PM what to do? PLEASE READ!!! my kids want a puppy . but iam allergic to them. Is there some kind of medicine/shot for the dog to take so i want be allergic to it any longer. Your Email: luda_baby@excite.com --- Jen Jul 14th, 2004 - 2:25 PM Re: what to do? PLEASE READ!!! Sorry but no there is nothing that the dog can take. No matter what you do a puppy will always shed it skin cells ( dander ) and all dogs shed at least a little. Though there are shots that YOU can take "imunitherapy" i think it's called. Try looking up information on hypo-allergenic dogs. No dog is truly hypo allergenic but you may not be as allergic. SOme dgos like this are maltese poodles abd schnauzers. Your Email: jcf_cool@hotmail.com --- Andrea Holcomb Jul 17th, 2004 - 11:24 AM Re: what to do? PLEASE READ!!! Are yorkies bad for allergies? Your Email: holc1663@bellsouth.net --- Danielle Aug 11th, 2004 - 9:38 PM Re: Re: what to do? PLEASE READ!!! Hi! I am also very much allergic to dogs. I bought a maltese about a month ago since they are considered to be hypoallergenic. I am slightly allergic to him. Some days more so than others. I would not buy any dog unless you were willing to be affected to a certain degree. I love my puppy and would not change buying him for a second. Your Email: Danielle_LeSieur@hotmail.com Kim Jul 17, 04 - 2:24 PM HELP! Son has allergies to dogs!!!! HELP! My son has really bad allergies to dogs, everytime he sleeps over a friends house with a dog he comes home sneezing, and he gets red eyes. My daughter loves dogs and wants a Chinese Crested Powderpuff or yorkie, but I am not sure if my son with be allergic to them. My daughter looked up both dogs and it says the both do not shed and they are good for people with allergies. HELP! Your Email: Poulind24@aol.com --- Kathy Mann Jul 19th, 2004 - 6:16 AM Re: HELP! Son has allergies to dogs!!!! Hi, We have a bicon frise, which we got as a puppy in November of '03. Last Friday, I brought my 5 year old into the allergy dr. for testing, as she was doing a lot of throat clearing, coughing at night, wheezing in the evening, and had congestion. We thought she was allergic to something outdoors, and wanted to see what it was. We knew she was probably allergic to dogs, as when she visits her friend's home with a yellow lab, she comes home a mess with congestion, but we never noticed a problem with our dog. However, in her skin testing, she was only allergic to Dogs!!! The allergist says she just took from Nov. of last year until this spring to have a reaction to our dog (which is supposedly a great breed to have for allergic people!). He said it is common to take a while to really show allergy signs like this to a dog in your home. My opinion for you is to never get a dog, if you already know your child is allergic. I would never have gotten our bichon had I known the allegy symptoms my child would come down with to this dog. I was really surprised, as you find so many web sites that say how "safe" bichons are for allergy sufferers! Now we are faced with the heart-wrenching decision of if we should sell our dog or not. It will cost roughly $22 a month in medications for my 5 year old and an expensive central air purifier system to be installed to even consider keeping the dog. It is really an awful decision to make. It is almost like deciding whether or not to give a child away or not. I guess it depends if you are willing to spend the additional money for meds and air cleaners, and there is no guarantee they will keep your son's allergies at bay. The allergy dr. said shots for dog allergies have a very low chance of working, and did not recommend them (they take 3-5 years of getting the shots, also!). What does your son think? Is he willing to live with the symptoms? Is he willing to take the meds necessary to help with his allergy if you get a dog? It's a very hard decision, isn't it? We had all wanted a dog so badly and had waited years to finally purchase one. If I had known ahead of time that this would happen with the allergies, I really wouldn't have got a dog. Hope that helps. Let me know what you decide, and if you have anymore questions. Your Email: mannclan7@msn.com --- Isabelle Aug 19th, 2004 - 5:50 PM Re: Re: HELP! Son has allergies to dogs!!!! Hi, I was just fishing around and found your letter. Last January I purchased a Bichon because I was told that they were "hypo-allergenic." I have severe allergies just about everything, however, I wanted to purchase a pet for my five year old daughter. After a lot of thinking a research, I paid $1,000 and bought my hypo allergenic puppy. After one night, I began reacting. Second night, it got worse. By the third day, I went back to the pet store, who refused to take the puppy back or refund my money. Angry as I was at the pet store, I was falling in love with our Bichon Blossom. I decided to see if I could acclimate to her. After a month, I found my allergies unbearable. We were going to put her up for adoption when I decided to try a product called Nature's Miracle Dander remover and body deodorizer. Viola, I began to tolerate my little Bichon. Since she is white, she needs to be bathed once a week and then I apply Nauture's Miracle. I am so happy that I hung in there. Our Bichon has added so much happiness to our family. I hope this helps you and your son. Sincerely, Isabelle Your Email: Imeade@aol.com Michelle Aug 23, 04 - 7:46 AM Cairn Terrier My husband us allergic to cats and a lot of dogs. We have had a Yorkie for 7 years and he has never had any problems. Our Yorkie was stolen so we just purchased a Cairn Terrier because we had visited an online site that had Cairns listed as a good dog for allergy sufferers. Unfortunately he seems to be reacting to this new puppy. When he holds her he gets sinus flare up. Anyone with allergies have any experience with Cairn Terriers? My kids are going to be devastated if we have to get rid of this new puppy! Please help! Your Email: mmcvaney@hotmail.com ICQ: msn:mmcvaney Me Aug 26, 04 - 10:11 AM Help!!!!! We got a really cute 4 month old puppy from the humane society a few weeks ago because ou old dog died. And my mom is allergic to her!!!! My brother who is allergic to almost all aminals isnt. My mom wasnt allergic to our first dog. They were both mostly golden retreivers. We need help QUICK! My parents are trying to find a home for her already!!!!!!! Thanks for helping Your Email: xxx@xxx.xxx ICQ: ng Tess Aug 26, 04 - 10:48 PM pekepoo/allergic I have bad allergies to animals, but my boyfriend (who has been asking for 3 years now to get a dog) wants a dog, badly. We found a pekepoo in our area, and I am considering giving it a try. Anyone here have any experience with pekeapoos? Good dogs for people with allergies? Any advice for a first time animal owner, who is also allergic? Your Email: tekoppelman@hotmail.com --- Me Aug 28th, 2004 - 2:25 PM Re: pekepoo/allergic I have heard that peekapoo have less allergies than some dogs. Probably the best solution is to bring the dog home to live with you for a week and then decide if you can kkep it Good luck! Your Email: xxx@xxx.xxx ICQ: ng Michigan Mom Aug 14, 04 - 12:45 PM allergic/asthmatic husband wants dog! My husband has asthma, though rarely uses inhaler. All airborn particles bother him...smoke, dander, pollen, etc. Is there any dog that's best for someone like him? Your Email: lisawohlfeil@yahoo.com --- Tillie Aug 14th, 2004 - 1:38 PM Re: allergic/asthmatic husband wants dog! Hello, I am in the same situation except I am the one allergic to the dogs. I do not have an answer for . I am, however very interested to know what you find out. Tillie Your Email: neuvon@aol.com --- Kathy Aug 15th, 2004 - 7:15 AM Re: allergic/asthmatic husband wants dog! My husband also is allergic/asthmatic to dogs. We had two Airedale Terriers in our lives, our male just passed away this January. As my husband got older his allergies/asthma got worse, always taking drugs and his inhaler. He has no symptoms now at all (since being dogless) rarely takes his inhaler. All my research there are NO dander free dogs, even poodles bother him. I am currently researching natural treatments for him. We both want another Airedale as we love the breed (they are suppose to be a low producing dander dog), this time around I will not let him clip them, they will not sleep in our room, I will wash the dog, filters, you name it. From all my research and trust me I have been on the internet constantly looking for help. I also know there is a new drug Xolair in the states, not here in Canada yet. Best of Luck to you and me!!! --- JuliAnn Aug 29th, 2004 - 12:30 PM Re: allergic/asthmatic husband wants dog! I'm sure you've heard about the poodles, bichons, and portugese water dogs, but no one ever talks about Old English Sheepdogs. The deciding factor isn't a lack of undercoat, as the AKC claims. It is in the texture of the hair itself. The dogs above all have "hair" rather than "fur". It has a totally different structure and feel, and won't hold dander well. These dogs also shed about as much as you and I. I have terrible allergies and an Old English. I can hug her, brush her, sleep on her bed, and not even get an itchy nose. In order to minimize the grooming I keep her in a "puppy cut"; we're both happy! They require about 30 minutes of walking a day, but other than that are quite docile and can live in a fairly small apartment. They're not a very dominant dog, not too active, GREAT with kids, like other dogs, and LOVE their humans. They DO need to be trained as puppies, since they aren't really all that smart, and it's harder to teach them as they get old. But not being smart, means they don't get bored, which means they don't dig, chew, or get into the trash can. I never would have thought that I'd love this dog so much. But she's just a good, cuddly, happy, loving companion, that doesn't make me sneeze! Good luck! Your Email: juliannblam@hotmail.com Amber Aug 4, 04 - 8:05 AM Vizsla and Weimaraner allergies YES OR NO? I am thinking of buying either a vizsla or a weimaraner. I have never owned a dog before, however I work in an office where there is a dog everyday. I do not believe that I will be allergic to either of these dogs but I am worried about 5 years from now with children. If they are allergic then I would have to find another home for my dog, which would be terrifying. Do any of you have experience with children and these two types of dogs? Or any pointers or warnings when getting either of these breads? Thanks in advance Amber Your Email: bewza_baby@hotmail.com --- JuliAnn Aug 29th, 2004 - 12:38 PM Re: Vizsla and Weimaraner allergies YES OR NO? All I know is that I have allergies, and my neighbor had weimaraner. I couldn't even pet the dog without sneezing for hours! Try an Old English Sheepdog. They have hair like you and I, not fur. They are super with kids! (Remember Peter Pan? Nanna was an OESD.) Need about 30 minutes of walking a day, but can live in an apartment. They aren't very dominant, they like other dogs, are very patient, and not too smart - which means they don't get bored - which means they don't dig, chew, or get into the garbage. They DO need to go to puppy training class. They don't learn well when they get older, so I don't advise going to a rescue for someone who intends to have children. But, the things they learn as young dogs stay with them forever. I can bury my face in my OESD's coat, sleep in her bed, brush her, etc. and never even have an itchy nose. She and my allergies have lived together for 10 years with no problems. I DO keep her in a Puppy Cut, because I don't have the time to groom her. I think she's cuter that way than when she's in full cut, and we both are happier too! Good luck! Your Email: juliannblam@hotmail.com Shara Greer Aug 9, 04 - 11:06 PM allergies and shihtzus I have a friend who has asked my daughter to watch her dog for the weekend. I am allergic to most dogs, but heard that shihtzus are not as bad on allergies as other dogs. Is this true? Your Email: frog_rev1_8@hotmail.com --- Elsie Sep 2nd, 2004 - 5:58 AM Re: allergies and shihtzus Yes it's true that shihztu's are easy on your allergies. I'm a dog love but have suffered from hives and itchy eyes everytime I touch a dog or had it lick me. Now i have a shihztu and a toy poodle that i hug all the time and have had no problems. They can even lick me, too. Your Email: elsiemendoza@aol.com amanda Sep 4, 04 - 6:43 PM i want a dog but my mom IS ALLERGIC ANY SUGGESTIONS Hello my name is Amanda.I need help, really fast.I want to get a dog really really badly,but my mom is allergic to both the hair and the salivia. I want a puppie really really badly.im trying to convice her that she will be ok with it so ive heard about poodles and stuff but need some experienced advice so please write back as soon as possible Amanda thank u very much Your Email: a_paranzino@hotmail.com --- amanda Sep 5th, 2004 - 10:49 AM Re: i want a dog but my mom IS ALLERGIC ANY SUGGESTIONS hey amanda i had the same problem as u so i cant wait to hear the reply Your Email: a_paranzino@hotmail.com --- Me Sep 5th, 2004 - 12:23 PM Re: i want a dog but my mom IS ALLERGIC ANY SUGGESTIONS People can be allergic to any kind of dog. I reccomend "babysitting" the dog that you want for a week. By then you'll know if your mom can tolerate the dog. If you do "babysit" make sure you can take her back if you are unfortunate. Adriana Quiroga Martinez Sep 8, 04 - 4:18 PM NEED HELP!!!SOS!!! Hi everyone! I've been reading some posts around here (since I'm new), but I rally haven't found an answer to my problem yet :( It's as follows: In my home there's always been a dog. Currently we have 6 dogs(!), well thy're already with us for 4 years!. Till now we had absolutely no problems, but in the latest allergie test, my father was discovered an allergie towards dogs!!It's true that he was allergic to cats before, but he tells me he's also owned dogs since he was a little kid (VERY big dogs and in the house)and he never had any problems... As I've read here (and in other sources) I've discovered that an allergie can surprise you at any moment...and I accept that. So what I'm looking for now is for a posible SOLUTION/ALEVIATION to this allergie.'Till now I knew absolutely nothing about allergies...so I would really appreciate some advice, specifically I'd also want to know if there's any possibility with some sort of de-sensibilization program... This is a really desperate case... my father has still no "big" symptoms (he only coughs when we let some dog indoors), but I really wouldn't want him to get worse...and GETTING RID OF ANY OF THE DOGS IS NOT AN OPTION! We all love them too much. Oh yes! Some more data: - my father is close to his 60s and has never suffered asthma -my dogs are RARELY let in the house, they are garden-dogs. However, we do let them enter the basement (my father never uses the place) so they can make me company or when a storm is near. PLASE, i NEED HELP DESPERATELY!!!!!!! I WANT THIS TO WORK!!!! IF THERE'S ANYONE WHO HAS ALREADY TRIED THIS DE-SENSIBILIZATION PROGRAM AND CAN TALK TO ME ABOUT IT,I WOULD BE INCREDIBLY GRATEFULL (OR IF ANYONE KNOWS WHERE I CAN IND INFORMATION OR WHERE IT'S PRACTICED)!!! That said, anything will help... Thank you all for haveing the time to read my post... :/ Adriana Your Email: shenti_@hotmail.com MSN: shenti_@hotmail.com --- Kris Sep 9th, 2004 - 8:44 AM Re: NEED HELP!!!SOS!!! << This is a really desperate case... my father has still no "big" symptoms (he only coughs when we let some dog indoors),>> The first thing you should do is to give the dog a bath before letting him in the house or any place inside where your dad spends time. This will greatly reduce the amount of dander he has and also get rid of any pollen etc. on his coat. --- kelly Sep 9th, 2004 - 10:18 AM Re: NEED HELP!!!SOS!!! I don't know if this will help....I have suffered from allergies/asthma for most of my life. I am highly allergic to pets. I recently had to move into my mother's house. We have separate apartments.She has a manchester terrier. I have really fallen for this dog so I let him into my apartment sometimes. I restrict him to the front two rooms, I never let him near our sleeping areas. He is given baths frequently and as soon as he leaves I vacuum. The Febreze Anti Allergen product helps some too I think. I also have a HEPA filter, it was very expensive but I think it has helped the most. I don't know if your Dad has any other medical conditions, but these prescription medicines really help me: Allegra in the a.m., Singulair & Zyrtec at nite. I have an Albuterol rescue inhaler and an Advair preventative inhaler. I know it sounds like a lot but it has helped me so much I am CONSIDERING a dog of my own. I'm not sure what you mean by de-sensatizing therapy,,,but I do go for allergy shots 2x a month that have helped also, I believe it is what you are talking about. A good doctor will walk dad through it I'm sure. Your Email: ktod14@aol.com Paula DeLess Aug 23, 04 - 10:13 AM Ther is hope.....don't give up!!!! In 12-01 I ended up in ICU for 1 1/2 days and next step for 3 1/2 more days due to a horrible asthma attack. I never had asthma before and we didn't know what was wrong with me. The only change in my life was I had rescued a dog 1 1/2 days before, yet I already had one dog and had dogs almost all my life, so why should it be a problem now. Well, after about 6 months I was able to go off my Rx for a week in order to have allergy tests done. We finally found I was allergic to dogs. My husband's first reaction was to get rid of our 2 dogs. I refused to do that to the dogs or our children, it wasn't their fault. I kept with it and did make a lot of changes, but am happily living with my 2 dogs, husband and 3 boys. I do have to take Zyrtec daily, got rid of my heavy drapes and switched to light weight swags that can be washed frequently. Took up the carpeting and laid down hardwood floors and got hepa filters for the house. The dogs aren't aloud in the bedrooms or on the furniture and are put in the air conditioned/heated laundry room with their water and food at night that has a dog door to the outside for their freedom. By giving them their own room it also gives us the chance to control not having them in the house all the time, without having to confine them to a cage. Every now and then, like this week, I go off my allergy Rx to see if I have gotten over my reactions to the dogs, but know the signs to look for to go back on the medicine if needed. Even with the medicine I really only have a problem if the dog licks me, which we are working on. So DON'T give up.........There is hope and living with your dog is possible. It just takes willingness to make some changes. Oh, I no longer have to use my inhaler or my hepa filters, so nothing lasts forever either! Your Email: phdeless@cinci.rr.com --- Molly Sep 13th, 2004 - 8:26 AM Re: Ther is hope.....don't give up!!!! Thank you for your letter! I have had alleriges and asthma all my life, and I am almost 26. I have had many animals, but when I got my own cat at 9 years old, things got awful. I couldn't move because I couldn't breathe, and after having to be on steroids for over three years, I still was so highly allergic that we couldn't have the cat, or anything else, around me. Fast forward to present, and I still have my allergies, but with the new medications out there, they are controllable. I have to wash my hands immediately after touching my new chihuahua puppy, and I cannot have him in my bedroom, and I have to take allergy meds,including benedryl when things get really bad. But sometimes avoidance can be worse than just suffering through the allergies. There is always hope, especially in the 21st century...so I agree with you, to hang in there! Your Email: goodgirl578@msn.com Loretta Brinks --- Sally --- ---- Jeremy maxine angel --- Rikku |
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