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Welcome! This board is for sharing information, experiences, suggestions, and questions among pet allergy sufferers (people allergic to dogs). It is not intended to replace advice from medical professionals. Always contact your own allergy specialist for the diagnosis and treatment of your allergies!

There is NO "non-allergic" (no allergy causing) dog breed! All dogs produce dander, saliva, and urine that people can be allergic to. However, some dog breeds supposedly produce less dander than others. These breeds are often referred to as being "hypo-allergenic" (LESS LIKELY to cause an allergic reaction) or "allergy friendly". Read more.

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Lisa

lisagaertner@remax.net


Jun 14, 07 - 4:11 AM
Second-hand Allergy?

My brother is coming to visit with his family this weekend. He told me this week that he believes his son is allergic to dogs (I have 4). My question, can you get a rash from contact with someone who has had contact with a dog (in other words, no direct contact with the dog!). Any help would be appreciated! My guess is that it's possible his son's rash is from something else, since I visited him less than 2 months ago and his son didn't get a rash from contact with me. In any event, I want their stay to be long and pleasant! Help! And Thank you!
Kathy

www.employees.org/~dwerblo/


Aug 8th, 2007 - 3:20 PM
Re: Second-hand Allergy?

Unfortunately, yes it is possible to react to dog allergies without direct contact. It depends on the sensitivity of the allergic individual and the amount of "dog" on the carrier. Dander is microscopic, so even if you do not have dog hair on your clothes you can still be a dander carrier. The good news is that each individual person will only be allergic to specific breeds. I have no reaction to many breeds, a slight reaction to some and severe reactions to breeds in the hound family. If the son has allergies, there are plenty of things he could get a rash from other than dogs. I hope they can enjoy their stay and be able to play with the dogs!
Syd



Dec 16th, 2007 - 4:46 PM
Re: Second-hand Allergy?

Yeah, I'm like that. If I'm in contact with someone who has a cat or dog, almost right away I start sneezing like mad and my eyes and nose start itching terribly.


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