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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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Elsie



Jun 18, 07 - 10:51 AM
So... what did you all do?

I've been reading all these different posts about people who thought they had doggie allergies, etc. What did you all eventually do? I have a similar story, had dogs all my life- got one from a shelter and all the sudden the asthma symptoms are back, and itchy nose, but that's it. The doc seems to think its a coincidence, as the weeks go by I'm not sure.

How have you all delt with this? I esp feel bad, as my husband loves the pet's weve had, and we've never been able to keep them bc of my allergies.
Kare



Jun 20th, 2007 - 12:20 PM
Re: So... what did you all do?

I was happy to come across this forum; I hope my post does not hurt anyone's feelings...but this is my story!

I am severely allergic to all animals. I can't have any type of pet, and I can't visit anyone with a pet. If I hug someone who has pets, I will sneeze and get a scratchy throat; however, if I actually go to someone's house with a pet, even after 5 minutes, my throat will start closing up, and I'll start wheezing and my eyes will end up being itchy all night. I might even get worse the next day with a delayed reaction. I take zyrtec every single day and use inhalers as well. I had allergy shots, including against my animal allergies, for 6 years. There are others like me; we just have to avoid being around animals. I even have to make sure I don't use feather pillows at hotels as that will make me terribly sick. Oh, did I mention, I can't wear wool!

I feel very sorry for those people who expose their young children and even babies to pets, just because they want to have a pet. The poor child has to suffer through constantly struggling to breathe and it's not fun, and they can't really express their feelings and needs, and have no choice in the matter. I know how it feels, and I would never put a child through that. Until newer and better drugs and inhaler treatments were available, I suffered terribly.

It is not a matter of just a sneeze or two for me, but it could be a life-threatening situation if I were around cats or dogs for any length of time. Today someone brought in their dog to work and I hated being in that position but I had to ask them to take it home. Still, the office is already "infested" with animal dander, etc. and it will effect me.

-Kare
Kris



Jun 20th, 2007 - 2:12 PM
Re: So... what did you all do?

Great post! People who do not have allergies themselves (or maybe just have a mild one that's easily controlled) often find if very difficult to understand, or even believe, how miserable allergy sufferers can feel.
Elsie



Jul 30th, 2007 - 9:35 AM
Re: So... what did you all do?

Just an update- turns out my breathing issues were NOT related to the dog. I'm glad we kept her and worked through my symptoms, instead of jumping the gun and giving her away. You owe it to yourself to really listen to your body and the symptoms, and if you really dont think its the animal- try by the process of elimination to figure it out. Get a blood test done, etc. Its worth it!

-E


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