Pets & Dander
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New House with Pet Dander?
Asked by A.S. from Bloomington
on April 6, 2010
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We are thinking about moving into a new home. One of the houses that we are really interested in has a cat and dog. Three out of six of us have pet allergies. My so...
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- I spoke with an allergist when we were looking at houses. I was told that even if you changed the flooring and had the vents cleaned,I would still be affected by the c...
- Yes, I went through the same thing! The house we purchased was owned by dog owners. We steam cleaned and vacuumed the carpets over and over again, and we had the duc...
- I don't know any tricks to removing ALL dander. It would probably be a pricy process and not guaranteed to get it all out. We have 3 dogs and I run the vac daily but...
Could I Be Allergic to My Dog?
Asked by K.O. from Wichita
on February 19, 2009
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Please help me ladies! I have battled hives on and off. Last spring was the first episode and I think it was caused by stress. I took Zyrtec and although it basical...
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- Unfortunately, you could be allergic to the dog. Sounds likely, actually, if the itchiness began within a month of the dog arriving. Lots of people have allergies to...
- Dear K., This sounds familiar my husband had the same skin issue. We traced it back to dryer sheets. He purchased generic dryer sheets and broke out in hives and a...
- Yes it could be very possible. I got a new dog recently and quickly found out I'm allergic to him, I break out on my wrists and neck. I refuse to get rid of him, ...
23-Month Old Son Allergic to Cats and Dogs
Asked by M.B. from Seattle
on July 20, 2010
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I just found out this morning that our son is allergic to cats and dogs, and we have 4 cats and 1 dog. The nurse at the specialist's office says that they don't tell p...
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- Wow i am pretty surprised by all the pelple telling you to keep ur animals and let ur son suffer and possibly get asthma. Ur son cant speak well for hinself ur are sj...
- I feel for you! We (me, husband, 4 and 2 yr old) do not have any pets. I would be all about a cat or two BUT my husband is highly allergic and has been ALL HIS LIFE....
- Have you ever considered air purifiers? There are tons on the market but very few do any good. You will have to really study up on which is best for you and your fam...
Allergic to the Dog?
Asked by S.S. from Portland
on August 9, 2009
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My 18-month old has a pretty-much contiuously runny nose. It usually combined with nasal congestion. Fortunately, it doesn't seem to bother her and it doesn't transf...
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- The test is easy, but you should also thoroughly check the environment. The allergy to a dog is easily treatable, but it is just as likely to be an allergy to dust or ...
- Go to www.NAET.COM to find a practitioner near you. It's a safe, easy, natural way to check for allergies without shots or pills (and to cure them). Not expensive eith...
- It is possible to have her tested. However, my son had to be two before the specialists around here (Oregon) would see him for it. And it's not a fun test... we sat i...
Allergic to Dogs????
Asked by J.E. from Detroit
on March 15, 2011
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My son(5 months old) is allergic to something, his doctor thinks it might be dogs......I have 3, I had them before he was born. He just recently started having symptom...
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- Have him tested to find out if its true or not. If so then deal with it, but right now its very possible he isn't. The Allergist will know what to do if he is indeed...
- Actually, you can have your son allergy tested (via the "scratch tests") anytime after they are born. However, most docs will wait until age 1 or later. But tell your ...
- My hubby went through this when he was born...had so many issues the first year of his life...docs thought it was their dogs...they sent them to a family member's hous...
How to Remove Cat Dander
Asked by B.S. from Tampa
on April 24, 2009
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My sister gave me a beautiful comforter set w/ sheets for my spare room. The bedroom it was in at her house is where her black cat slept. I am HORRIBLY allergic to cat...
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- 20 Mule Team Borax. I'm not sure if I'm spelling that correct. It's a laundry soap. It's old school and it works great for stuff like that. If that doesn't work, b...
- Purchase cat shampoo and wash the bedding in that. It should work. Use hot water to wash and dry in a hot dryer. Don't use a bounce sheet use liquid fabric softner.
- Hi B., Dom't know for sure that these will work but it worth a try. BioAllers makes a Himeopathic liquod targeted for pet dander. Try washing in solition that c...
Possibly Allergic to Cats and Dogs
Asked by S.N. from Los Angeles
on December 8, 2008
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Hi Moms - We're going home for the holidays and we're spending 4 days at my aunt's house and she has a cat and a dog. The last time I was there I started sneezing rea...
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- I don't know if it would help in your case, but my mom has a similar allergy to certain dogs dander. If she pets the dog, she must not touch her eyes and has to wash ...
- Also suggest bringing your own bed linens and bath towels. And, you may try a nasal rinse like Neil Med. It looks and feels weird but is a safe way to rinse out your...
- I am allergic to both as well. Personally, I would just stay at a hotel. In my situation it's a must to stay at a hotel when I visit my in-laws who have a cat. The ...
Could I Be Allergic to My Bf's Dog???
Asked by J.M. from Tucson
on September 16, 2010
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My bf has had his dog for 10 months, she is a pitbull and since summer began she has been shedding ALOT! I'm pregnant so I know my immune system isn't as strong as it ...
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- Have him clean the whole house and vacuum it thoroughly...every where the dog steps foot or lies. Meanwhile, the dog is at the groomer or given a thorough bath to get...
- YEP! That is how I get... but around cats. But I have still had cats as pets. You are also pregnant... so I would be REAL careful about taking anything for it. ...
- Sounds like you know the answer....not fun...I know. I am very allergic to dogs, and cats....and if they lick me I start itching really bad. Yuck! Sorry.
Son Allergic to Dogs! Help!
Asked by H.E. from Bismarck
on May 4, 2009
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Hello Everyone! We have just determined that my 9 month old son is allergic to our 2 dogs--a shitsu and a chow. We really don't want to get rid of our dogs, as they ar...
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- To my knowledge Shitsu dog have ''hair'' not ''fur'' making them hypoallergenic and safe for people with dog allergies. My best friend is allergic to dog and because ...
- I have to agree with others, over shampooing and shaving will not help your son, but will make your dogs miserable. They should not be bathed more than once a month, ...
- I know someone whose daughter had the same problem. They bought a really good vacuum (I would recommend the Dyson Animal made specifically for pets...it's amazing what...
2 y.o. Allergic to Cats??
Asked by A.R. from Madison
on March 21, 2010
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My son just turned 2 and I am starting to wonder if he is allergic to our cats. We have 2 cats and have had them for 8 years. I remember always thinking the 1st year...
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- Yup! Those are the symptoms exactly. Allergy testing is a good idea, whether done by the pediatrician or by an allergist -- or better yet, by a pediatric allergist. ...
- My son went thru the same thing and I checked to see if the symptoms went away when we were away from the animals. But first I would wash his clothes and then immedi...
- I am allergic to cats...and we have 5!!! Yes, I am that Crazy Cat Lady people joke about. I have found that the way to temper it is by regularly bathing my cats...an...
