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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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claire

dougie.claire@hotmail.co.uk


Feb 21, 08 - 10:18 AM
help please, i need to know if my daughter is alergic to animals

my 2 year old daughter started coming out in red itchy lumps all over her body in november when we had 2 kittens, they cleared up after the kittens went missing although she was around my mums collie cross dogs she didnt really come out in a lot more until we got our new dog a lurcher cross.we did have a flea infestation due to our kittens so the doctor has gone from thinking my daughter has chicken pox, to being allergic to flea bites but now the fleas are gone hes now said she may have scabies but there are no marks in between her toes or fingers and to be honest the rest of the family are ok. please can someone help me and soon as i think she may be allergic to some animals but i dont know how to tell for sure. the best think i can say is her red bumps on her skin are sort of like chicken pox (which has tested negative), she is very irritable,always crying, scratching like mad which has caused major scarring and always tired, she does get a lot of colds too and chest infections, i really need to know if having an animal in my house is causing my daughter so much suffering, we are awaiting tests but this could be months when an appointment eventually is available. please if anyone can help can you email me on dougie.claire@hotmail.co.uk as i know i will definatly get the reply then, anyone please im desperate for my little girl

thanx claire xxx
Kris



Feb 23rd, 2008 - 8:04 AM
Re: help please, i need to know if my daughter is alergic to animals

Maybe your mother could take your dog for a few months. Then you should clean your house as thoroughly as possible to get rid of as much of the dog and cat dander as possible. Vacuum all surfaces, including walls. Wash all washable surfaces and fabrics, and air the house out thoroughly. If after a couple of months without the dog at the home (and the house as animal dander free as possible) your daughter is feeling better, she might indeed be allergic to the dog. During this time she should also avoid contact with all dogs, including the ones at your mothers' house.
Mel Hillons



Apr 20th, 2008 - 7:44 PM
Re: help please, i need to know if my daughter is alergic to animals

Are you sure you haven't got fleas?

Could just be minor infestation for just your daughter to pick them up... Some people are more prone to getting bitten by them (esp children)

And it seems quite recent that you got rid of your cats that had fleas the last time to be completely sure you are totally rid of fleas.

Flea bites are very hard for a doctor to pick up as they can look identical to many things from scabies to shingles etc never head of Chicken Pox Try getting one of the lights that attract them and set it in a different room every night and see if it picks up any little buggers!

Anyway hope your kiddie is ok and you get everything sorted out
Ellen



Aug 30th, 2008 - 12:13 PM
Re: help please, i need to know if my daughter is alergic to animals

The only true way of confirming if your daughter is allergic to any animals or anything for that matter is with an allergy test. Go to a different doctor if it is taking that long to get an appointment. Explain the situation. Usually an allergist will start with a scratch test, but perhaps even your pediatrician will order a blood test to get to the bottom of the itching. And at the same time have the doctor test for other possible allergens. Having an allergy is miserable and I went through the same thing with my son when he was little. Investing in a hepa filter is well worth it also, but will not solve the allergy problem.Hope all goes well.


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