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Any such thing as a LOW ALLERGY dog
Any such thing as a LOW ALLERGY dog
just as it says , both myself and my daughter seem to have an allergy , itchy when around dogs or cats for some time , never officially had anything diagonosed Just wondering if theres any particular breed that has a particular coat thans known to be less problematic P |
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Any such thing as a LOW ALLERGY dog
"Espaceman" wrote in message
... Just wondering if theres any particular breed that has a particular coat thans known to be less problematic Most of the wiry coated breeds. Think first of those breeds that require professional (although you can learn to do it yourself) grooming. Poodles, schnauzers, bichon frise, soft coated wheatens, many of the terriers. You can check out the individual breed clubs - they all have websites. You also need to spend some time with a breed - in a closed area. You can then determine whether or not you are reactive to that particular breed. It's really the only way. I know people who are allergic to some of the normally "safe" breeds but not to other. Judy |
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Any such thing as a LOW ALLERGY dog
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"Espaceman" wrote: itchy when around dogs or cats for some time , never officially had anything diagonosed First step - see an allergist. I *am* very definitively, allergic to both cats and dogs. I live with both and surround myself with literally hundreds of dogs every year. There's a price in the form of medication and immunotherapy, but for ME, it is all worth it. Self-diagnosis isn't much good, nor is iffy commitment. Find a breed that is compatible with your lifestyle. Better yet, find a few. See an allergist. Get started on whatever you need to start on. Then volunteer to help at events with the breed rescue for the breed, then volunteer to foster. You can experience being around the dogs, living with them, helping them, without a permanent commitment. If you then find yourself able and willing to make the commitment, you're all set. -- Janet Boss www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com |
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Any such thing as a LOW ALLERGY dog
Espaceman wrote:
Any such thing as a LOW ALLERGY dog Not really. Most people are more allergic to dandruff and saliva than to coat per se. The specific proteins in the dandruff and saliva can vary between breeds (and individual dogs) and the sensitivity to those proteins can vary between people. Things that help include dog size, small is better, a coat that retains dandruf between washings, and that requires frequent washings will be better. That being said medications help some people a lot. I have a friend that claims to have strong cat allergies, takes medications, and has two cats that sleep on his bed. He also has a Irish Setter. However I also volunteer at a shelter and we get several pets a year turned in because of allergic reactions, typically asthma in children. Before getting any pet where allergies are a concern I would see the animal (with your daughter) several times to judge the strength of the reaction, and be very cautious if the reaction has a strong effect on the respriatory system. just as it says , both myself and my daughter seem to have an allergy , itchy when around dogs or cats for some time , never officially had anything diagonosed Just wondering if theres any particular breed that has a particular coat thans known to be less problematic P |
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Any such thing as a LOW ALLERGY dog
"Espaceman" wrote in message
... Any such thing as a LOW ALLERGY dog just as it says , both myself and my daughter seem to have an allergy , itchy when around dogs or cats for some time , never officially had anything diagonosed Just wondering if theres any particular breed that has a particular coat thans known to be less problematic P I suffer from moderate allergies and was very worried when we first started looking for a dog. We ended up with Nelson, a pedigreed Havanese. He's been fine and I've not had any allergy problem that I can attribute to him. Since then we've also added Bindi, a mix of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Coton du Tulear. Again, no serious problems. A friend of ours has a Samoyed whose coat drives me insane. But that's just me. Each person needs to do research and to spend some time with a breed. |
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Any such thing as a LOW ALLERGY dog
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"Tom Royer" wrote: A friend of ours has a Samoyed whose coat drives me insane. But that's just me. Each person needs to do research and to spend some time with a breed. Keep in mind too, that building immunity to one's own pets is common. I don't touch "strange" cats, but have had several cats over the years, most of which cuddle near my face at some point of each day. To the OP - I live with moderately coated dogs (lab mix and longer-haired retriever breeds - Golden and Flatcoated). I actually tolerate that type of dog better than dogs with incredibly short and smooth coats (pointers, bully breeds, etc). -- Janet Boss www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com |
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