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04-28-2008, 06:23 AM | #1 |
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| My mom is allergic to my pooch So my mom is watching sky for a little and her eyes are killing her. Is there anything I can give my puppy or wash her in that might help my mom! If not I dont know what to do. I feel awful for my mom! and I need her to watch her while im on vacation Thanks everyone!
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04-28-2008, 07:44 AM | #2 |
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| I think the best thing for her to do is to avoid getting licked and even resist excessive touching of Sky. When I fist got Bernie I noticed that the saliva was responsible for my reactions - I think I'm building up tolerance b/c even that doesn't bother me nearly as much anymore. Your mom can also temporarily try taking Clariton or some other non-drowsy OTC allergy med. for the week she's taking care of Sky.
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04-28-2008, 08:14 AM | #3 |
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| I agree, your mom can get some otc. Zyrtec works for me for indoor things. Claritan didn't do much for indoor stuff for.
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04-28-2008, 08:25 AM | #4 |
YT Graphic Artist Donating Member | That's interesting, because I was always told that Yorkies are hypoallergenic due to the fact that they do not have undercoats, like most othert breeds do. It's usually the "dander" that people are allergic too. Are you sure her reation is from the dog? Could it possibly be from something on the dog (like a shampoo, or powder or something)?
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04-28-2008, 08:26 AM | #5 |
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| Im not sure. I should have given her a bath first. she was a dirty birdy so probably her dander. I'm an idiot
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04-28-2008, 11:04 AM | #6 |
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| is she sure its not hayfever??? it is spring...??? I hope its that instead of your baby... good luck!
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04-28-2008, 11:07 AM | #7 |
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| It could be a number of things -- allergies to outside things like grass and pollen being brought in on your pup, the salivia of the dog causing reactions, or the dander (skin) that flakes off into the air. No dogs are hypoallergenic unfortunately although some are less likely to aggravate allergies. You have to think of allergies like a bucket -- your body can take so much but when it overflows you will start to have symptoms. Yorkies and other small, single coated breeds shed off less dander, hair and produce less salivia than bigger dogs therefore the severity of the reaction is usually less however some people are more sensitive and over time allergies can build. If it's just general allergy symptoms like watery itchy eyes, sneezing, ect I'd suggest for her to take an OTC med and wash her hands a lot while she's watching your baby. Good luck! |
04-28-2008, 11:08 AM | #8 |
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| Yorkies are supposed to be hypoallergenic dogs...but i'm sure a few percentage of people may still be allergic. My sister in fact gets allergy symptoms whenever she is around my dog too long. She has a dog of her own (not a yorkie) but is fine. Claritin works for her for her indoor allergies. And also making sure there is good ventilation in the house. If the dander is just staying in the house, then the symptoms may last longer. Vacuuming several times a day can help too.
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04-28-2008, 01:00 PM | #9 | |
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some people are allergic to the saliva but i heard the same...no dander on our pups
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