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Batski · 12-31-2005, 05:34 PM

hello everyone, I have had my dog for a month now, and slowly I have developed an allergy which includes mild asthma.
The family absolutely adores the dog, the children are over the moon about her.
I have ordered an allergy hoover, an air purifier, anti allergy shampoo for the dog and anti allergy spray for the furniture!

Now - has anyone here had any luck in treatments for themselves, that changed the way they responded to an allergen?

Someone suggested to me unpasteurised dairy products?!

Any thoughts?

JStrider · 12-31-2005, 07:56 PM

keep the dog outside... or if it's primarily an inside dog then DO NOT allow it in your bedroom and especially not in your bed... that should be a given

don't ever touch your face after petting the dog...

leat thats what my little brother did to help his allergies to our dog... i think the biggest thing was keeping the dog out of his room

Gatorade Frost · 12-31-2005, 08:18 PM

If you're having a reaction to your dog, you may want to go see an allergist and be tested for everything you're allergic to. I can't touch my dog, but not because I'm allergic to dogs but because I'm allergic to 99% of what's carried around on the dog (grasses, molds, etc.) If you can go, an allergist would be able to best recommend what to do whether it be to keep the dog outside (good choice), get on new medicines, or get allergy shots (or you know, all of the above)

Mister Coaster · 12-31-2005, 11:31 PM

Tough call. I was allergic to my cat for several years growing up, but not to the point of athsma. Check with a doctor/ allergy specialist and follow their advise.

thingstodo · 01-01-2006, 05:39 AM

And if you ever would like to get another dog, poodles are considered hypoallergenic. They don't shed and don't have pet dander. In fact, they started breading a poodle-lab called a labradoodle to sue as service and seeing eye gogs for those that have allergies.

Of course, none of that helps right now but I'm sure the previous and future advice on this thread will prove useful!

Rodney · 01-01-2006, 08:01 AM

Have you ever had a dog before? If not, there is chance that your body is adapting to the presence of dogs and will eventually stop reacting. I had never lived with cats, and upon moving into a household with a cat I found that I was extremely allergic to it -- for a couple of months. Then I was fine. Although I didn't go as far as asthma, that's sure. Hives, yes; asthma, no.

Keep doing everything you're doing, and follow the good advice given above. Time will tell.

Batski · 01-01-2006, 11:00 AM

Thanks everybody. She is definitley not allowed in my bedroom. The air purifier arrived. it is MASSIVE! much bigger than I thought it would be.... so we shall see what happens with it.

My GP was pretty down on the allergy testing thing - she said it was inaccurate, and despite going to her several times, she never mentioned allergy shots... I have to go back with this information... useful, thankyou.

raveneye · 01-01-2006, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Batski

Thanks everybody. She is definitley not allowed in my bedroom. The air purifier arrived. it is MASSIVE! much bigger than I thought it would be.... so we shall see what happens with it.

My GP was pretty down on the allergy testing thing - she said it was inaccurate, and despite going to her several times, she never mentioned allergy shots... I have to go back with this information... useful, thankyou.

Batski, my 2 cents: I went to be tested, and I'm allergic to pretty much everything in the air that they tested me for, including dust mite protein which is pretty near impossible to avoid inside. I went the immunotherapy route (shots) and it worked beautifully. I now shoot myself once a month, and am completely happy with the results. I'm no doctor, but with my experience I would very strongly disagree with your GP.

Like others above, I would say keep the dog outside at all times, and if the problem continues I would definitely ask my GP for a referral to an allergist.

Batski · 01-02-2006, 08:11 AM

hhmmmm. ok raven eye. I take your 2 cents and go to make appt with different GP.

cheers.

jRuntlets · 01-02-2006, 03:17 PM

My 2 cents, since I'm an allergy sufferer. General Practicioners are not Allergists. You must see an Allergist to have proper allergy analysis and testing. Most Allergists are Allergy and Asthma specialists. For A GP to say an allergy test is innacturate is like a gynocologist telling a woman that a test for STD's is innacurate, redicilious!

Get tested - it's important, and just be prepared it itches like you wouldn't believe. They can offer you soloutions such as shots, medications (pills and nasal sprays along with other various breathing medications) and if you go to someone who's into homeopathic things there might be soloutions there. After suffering through my allergies for the first 20 years of my life, I finally realized I needed a specialist.

Please visit an Allergy and Asthma specialist!

12-31-2005, 05:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Batski Tilted Location: LOndon	allergic to my dog hello everyone, I have had my dog for a month now, and slowly I have developed an allergy which includes mild asthma. The family absolutely adores the dog, the children are over the moon about her. I have ordered an allergy hoover, an air purifier, anti allergy shampoo for the dog and anti allergy spray for the furniture! Now - has anyone here had any luck in treatments for themselves, that changed the way they responded to an allergen? Someone suggested to me unpasteurised dairy products?! Any thoughts?

12-31-2005, 07:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
JStrider Poo-tee-weet? Location: The Woodlands, TX	keep the dog outside... or if it's primarily an inside dog then DO NOT allow it in your bedroom and especially not in your bed... that should be a given don't ever touch your face after petting the dog... leat thats what my little brother did to help his allergies to our dog... i think the biggest thing was keeping the dog out of his room __________________ -=JStrider=- ~Clatto Verata Nicto

12-31-2005, 08:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gatorade Frost Rookie	If you're having a reaction to your dog, you may want to go see an allergist and be tested for everything you're allergic to. I can't touch my dog, but not because I'm allergic to dogs but because I'm allergic to 99% of what's carried around on the dog (grasses, molds, etc.) If you can go, an allergist would be able to best recommend what to do whether it be to keep the dog outside (good choice), get on new medicines, or get allergy shots (or you know, all of the above) __________________ I got in a fight one time with a really big guy, and he said, "I'm going to mop the floor with your face." I said, "You'll be sorry." He said, "Oh, yeah? Why?" I said, "Well, you won't be able to get into the corners very well." Emo Philips

12-31-2005, 11:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mister Coaster Big & Brassy Location: The "Canyon"	Tough call. I was allergic to my cat for several years growing up, but not to the point of athsma. Check with a doctor/ allergy specialist and follow their advise. __________________ If you have any poo... fling it NOW!

01-01-2006, 05:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
thingstodo A Storm Is Coming Location: The Great White North	And if you ever would like to get another dog, poodles are considered hypoallergenic. They don't shed and don't have pet dander. In fact, they started breading a poodle-lab called a labradoodle to sue as service and seeing eye gogs for those that have allergies. Of course, none of that helps right now but I'm sure the previous and future advice on this thread will prove useful! __________________ If you're wringing your hands you can't roll up your shirt sleeves. Stangers have the best candy.

01-01-2006, 08:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
Rodney Observant Ruminant Location: Rich Wannabe Hippie Town	Have you ever had a dog before? If not, there is chance that your body is adapting to the presence of dogs and will eventually stop reacting. I had never lived with cats, and upon moving into a household with a cat I found that I was extremely allergic to it -- for a couple of months. Then I was fine. Although I didn't go as far as asthma, that's sure. Hives, yes; asthma, no. Keep doing everything you're doing, and follow the good advice given above. Time will tell.

01-01-2006, 11:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
Batski Tilted Location: LOndon	Thanks everybody. She is definitley not allowed in my bedroom. The air purifier arrived. it is MASSIVE! much bigger than I thought it would be.... so we shall see what happens with it. My GP was pretty down on the allergy testing thing - she said it was inaccurate, and despite going to her several times, she never mentioned allergy shots... I have to go back with this information... useful, thankyou.

01-02-2006, 08:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
Batski Tilted Location: LOndon	hhmmmm. ok raven eye. I take your 2 cents and go to make appt with different GP. cheers.

01-02-2006, 03:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
jRuntlets Crazy	My 2 cents, since I'm an allergy sufferer. General Practicioners are not Allergists. You must see an Allergist to have proper allergy analysis and testing. Most Allergists are Allergy and Asthma specialists. For A GP to say an allergy test is innacturate is like a gynocologist telling a woman that a test for STD's is innacurate, redicilious! Get tested - it's important, and just be prepared it itches like you wouldn't believe. They can offer you soloutions such as shots, medications (pills and nasal sprays along with other various breathing medications) and if you go to someone who's into homeopathic things there might be soloutions there. After suffering through my allergies for the first 20 years of my life, I finally realized I needed a specialist. Please visit an Allergy and Asthma specialist! __________________ Horses come and go, but some leave permanent hoof prints on your life.