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Wigfur · 07-25-2008, 03:12 PM

Okay so.. I'm VERY allergic to dogs.. yes I am VERY.... Yorkies and chihuahua are the only dogs I have been around that i could cuddle with out issues. I have been so very happy with actually being able to snuggle my Leo with out any itchy welts! Well ummmm here goes the story. laugh.. I did lol

OKay so my sister had an operation done two weeks ago, I went down to see her the day after and had to leave my lil Leo at home. So when I returned I washed the make up off my face with a scrub (i hate the feel of make up and don't wear it much at all) and after doing so I picked leo up and he started kissing all over my face. I let him since he missed mommy so much. He licked me for a few minutes all happy then I put him down to get the car unpacked. My chin started feeling hot, like hmmm razor burn on your legs and it was red, I figured it was the scrub and went about my way. A few minutes later my chin and jaw are numb I go look and BOOM my enter chin,jaw and neck were swelling and VERY quickly. I ran to the med cab and I was out of Epi Pens.. CRAP!!! So I take benedryl and liquid steroids and the reaction slows, so I'm all good I think.l.. then it happens I feel my airway closing and I hit the ground. When I came to my neighbor (EMT) was standing over me, and she says "I slapped you with an Epi Pen out of the kit." Then I of course was soo drugged, she asked me what I did if I had been bitten by anything or if I was stung and I looked down at the floor and said "My yorkie licked my face when I came home"...... Yes laugh it was funny as all get out..... Down and out because of a puppy lick! So then I"m told that when someone is allergic to pet dander they can be allergic to saliva and urine. So he can lick me,but we have to stop after about four. ... had to share this with you all it was funny as could be.. and I have Epi Pens now, after calling Dr she made sure I had Epi Pens at all times. Even gave me an Epi Pen Jr,which is small and cute ha ha

Thought you all would enjoy a good laugh.

xxmxaxrxyxx · 07-25-2008, 03:34 PM

glad to hear you are better now!

MyPeanutAbbyGra · 07-25-2008, 03:40 PM

Oh my goodness you poor thing! I'm glad you can laugh about it. I'm so glad you have a neighbor who is an EMT!

Keep the epi-pen with you alll the time! That's an order

Magneticgal · 07-25-2008, 03:41 PM

Thank God you are ok!! It sounds like you have a very severe allergy.

Marina · 07-25-2008, 04:34 PM

OMG Im glad youre ok now!

My friend actually has the same thing. He has a shi tzu and he is not allergic to him BUT he is allergic to Chewy's saliva... The problem is.. Chewy LOVESSSSSSSSS him and whenever he is over she insists on licking his entire face and ears, etc. He gets blotchy but I think now I wont let her do it.

Thanks for the warning about the dangers.. I didnt know it could be this serious.

Patti · 07-25-2008, 04:51 PM

Wow that must have been so scary. Glad you can at least have a few kisses!!

zoeybear · 07-25-2008, 05:02 PM

Oh no. Allergic to puppy kisses? Why not broccoli or brussel sprouts...anything but puppy kisses!

4doggiemama · 07-25-2008, 05:08 PM

Well, at least you are allowed 4 puppy kisses, that's better than none.

Glad you are okay. Sounds like a pretty close call. Joanne

chattiesmom · 07-25-2008, 05:16 PM

Oh how scary! I am so glad that you are ok.

grandmatoall · 07-25-2008, 05:21 PM

Wow. I have never heard of being allergic to puppy kisses. Please be sure to always have your epi pen in your pocket. Thank you for sharing... and I am glad you are ok.

luvnmymax · 07-25-2008, 06:10 PM

Bless your heart! I am glad you feel better, but no more puppy kisses???? How sad!

mscat · 07-25-2008, 06:20 PM

I am so sorry that you had the scare. I did not know that a person could have such an allergic reaction to a puppy kiss. However, it makes sense . I am glad you are ok and safe. epi pens are lifesavers.

yorkieusa · 07-25-2008, 06:42 PM

Wow! Learned something new today. I'm glad you didn't hurt yourself when you went down.

luvinmyyorkies · 07-25-2008, 07:15 PM

First, glad you're ok! Second, I NEVER knew that either. Indirectly thru your experience some of us are learning a lot!

Wigfur · 07-25-2008, 10:01 PM

thank you ladies.. rest assure i was okay and when I came to I was laughing VERY hard. I took my daughter ot the dr today and even they laughed when I came in. It's now a huge joke. Sadly yes, allergic to puppy kisses and everything else under the sun.. BUT I won't complain.. just like many other things I"m allergic to.... I always say I HAVE BENEDRYL!!! and enjoy them anyway. hehehe
On a more serious note,that is the reason for the post... because many of us have family that are allergic to dogs... i don't think his kisses hurt at all until I scrub my face and wash with hot water that allowed the pores to be open for his lil kisses to sink in... hehe

07-25-2008, 03:12 PM	#1
Wigfur Favre Fan ALWAYS! Donating Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 696	I have to share this.... Okay so.. I'm VERY allergic to dogs.. yes I am VERY.... Yorkies and chihuahua are the only dogs I have been around that i could cuddle with out issues. I have been so very happy with actually being able to snuggle my Leo with out any itchy welts! Well ummmm here goes the story. laugh.. I did lol OKay so my sister had an operation done two weeks ago, I went down to see her the day after and had to leave my lil Leo at home. So when I returned I washed the make up off my face with a scrub (i hate the feel of make up and don't wear it much at all) and after doing so I picked leo up and he started kissing all over my face. I let him since he missed mommy so much. He licked me for a few minutes all happy then I put him down to get the car unpacked. My chin started feeling hot, like hmmm razor burn on your legs and it was red, I figured it was the scrub and went about my way. A few minutes later my chin and jaw are numb I go look and BOOM my enter chin,jaw and neck were swelling and VERY quickly. I ran to the med cab and I was out of Epi Pens.. CRAP!!! So I take benedryl and liquid steroids and the reaction slows, so I'm all good I think.l.. then it happens I feel my airway closing and I hit the ground. When I came to my neighbor (EMT) was standing over me, and she says "I slapped you with an Epi Pen out of the kit." Then I of course was soo drugged, she asked me what I did if I had been bitten by anything or if I was stung and I looked down at the floor and said "My yorkie licked my face when I came home"...... Yes laugh it was funny as all get out..... Down and out because of a puppy lick! So then I"m told that when someone is allergic to pet dander they can be allergic to saliva and urine. So he can lick me,but we have to stop after about four. ... had to share this with you all it was funny as could be.. and I have Epi Pens now, after calling Dr she made sure I had Epi Pens at all times. Even gave me an Epi Pen Jr,which is small and cute ha ha Thought you all would enjoy a good laugh. __________________ Proud Mommy Cyan Korbin Leonidas Athena Last edited by Wigfur; 07-25-2008 at 03:14 PM.

07-25-2008, 03:34 PM	#2
xxmxaxrxyxx BANNED FROM SHOPPING!! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 11,164 Blog Entries: 6	glad to hear you are better now! __________________ Kaine Kandie Tootsie Yoshiko MeiLing Kioko Tootsie Smokey \|\| Yoshi Mochi \|\| MeiLing Kacy \|\| Kioko is still searching for his Cinderella.

07-25-2008, 03:40 PM	#3
MyPeanutAbbyGra I love my baby girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,541	Oh my goodness you poor thing! I'm glad you can laugh about it. I'm so glad you have a neighbor who is an EMT! Keep the epi-pen with you alll the time! That's an order __________________ Tammy, Mama to Abby Grace Daisy Mae RIP Peanut & Chloe, ABBY 's WINSTON Within the heart of every stray Lies the singular desire to be loved

07-25-2008, 03:41 PM	#4
Magneticgal Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canton,Ohio Posts: 411	Thank God you are ok!! It sounds like you have a very severe allergy. __________________ Kris and Lexie Visit us on Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/478068/sniff

07-25-2008, 04:51 PM	#6
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 18,947	Wow that must have been so scary. Glad you can at least have a few kisses!! __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

07-25-2008, 04:34 PM	#5
Marina Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 582	OMG Im glad youre ok now! My friend actually has the same thing. He has a shi tzu and he is not allergic to him BUT he is allergic to Chewy's saliva... The problem is.. Chewy LOVESSSSSSSSS him and whenever he is over she insists on licking his entire face and ears, etc. He gets blotchy but I think now I wont let her do it. Thanks for the warning about the dangers.. I didnt know it could be this serious.

07-25-2008, 05:02 PM	#7
zoeybear and Chloe too! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,001	Oh no. Allergic to puppy kisses? Why not broccoli or brussel sprouts...anything but puppy kisses! __________________ "Ma Petite Souris" ..............and "Gold Dust's Kissing Machine"

07-25-2008, 05:08 PM	#8
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 1,893	Well, at least you are allowed 4 puppy kisses, that's better than none. Glad you are okay. Sounds like a pretty close call. Joanne __________________ Joanne Rosie Cocoa Chipper Snowboy

07-25-2008, 05:16 PM	#9
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,873	Oh how scary! I am so glad that you are ok. __________________ *Yorkie Yummies Silk Step-In Harnesses * NapSaks Click on the links above for order information!**

07-25-2008, 05:21 PM	#10
grandmatoall I Love My Babies Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,370 Blog Entries: 1	Wow. I have never heard of being allergic to puppy kisses. Please be sure to always have your epi pen in your pocket. Thank you for sharing... and I am glad you are ok. __________________ "Bobbi, Proud Mom To: TJ , Sandy & Dexter Yorkies & Grandkids - Make My Heart Smile http://www.freekibble.com/images/sha...lue-194x67.gif

07-25-2008, 06:10 PM	#11
luvnmymax Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 277	Bless your heart! I am glad you feel better, but no more puppy kisses???? How sad! __________________ It's Captain Jack Sparrow mate.....savvy???

07-25-2008, 06:20 PM	#12
mscat Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Avenal, California Posts: 1,824	I am so sorry that you had the scare. I did not know that a person could have such an allergic reaction to a puppy kiss. However, it makes sense . I am glad you are ok and safe. epi pens are lifesavers. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

07-25-2008, 06:42 PM	#13
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 8,841	Wow! Learned something new today. I'm glad you didn't hurt yourself when you went down. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

07-25-2008, 07:15 PM	#14
luvinmyyorkies Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lansing, Illinois Posts: 444	First, glad you're ok! Second, I NEVER knew that either. Indirectly thru your experience some of us are learning a lot! __________________ *Kathy, mom to Ceasar, Pip, Max & Gizmo*

07-25-2008, 10:01 PM	#15
Wigfur Favre Fan ALWAYS! Donating Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 696	thank you ladies.. rest assure i was okay and when I came to I was laughing VERY hard. I took my daughter ot the dr today and even they laughed when I came in. It's now a huge joke. Sadly yes, allergic to puppy kisses and everything else under the sun.. BUT I won't complain.. just like many other things I"m allergic to.... I always say I HAVE BENEDRYL!!! and enjoy them anyway. hehehe On a more serious note,that is the reason for the post... because many of us have family that are allergic to dogs... i don't think his kisses hurt at all until I scrub my face and wash with hot water that allowed the pores to be open for his lil kisses to sink in... hehe __________________ Proud Mommy Cyan Korbin Leonidas Athena