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Originally Posted by Kirby  This Saturday afternoon, I'll be picking up my little girl. When do you think I should tell my husband?
I did something sneaky. Michael, my husband, is allergic and has asthma. I read that you can take a t-shirt, turn it inside out, and rub it on the dog for a while. I did just that to four of Michael's shirts...and he didn't know about it. He wore each shirt without a problem. Not reaction. One, in fact, is still wrapped around his pillow under the pillow case. When I told him what I had done, he was intrigued, but he still thinks he's going to be allergic. I pray he won't be. I bought the allergen reducing shampoo, the dander wipe, and the allergen control spray for the carpeting. I even bought a new vacuum cleaner that works better than the old one.
I called the Yorkie breeder this morning and she said I could pick her up. It was then off to the local grain store for Diamond puppy food (what the breeder uses), puppy wee wee pads, Nutri Cal, tooth paste and brush, crate, water bottle (the breeder has a water bottle attached to the side of their wire crate), collars, toys, and leads. I'm sure I missed something there that I bought, and it was a lot of money, but I know it was a good investment.  |
Your husband will be fine. I have severe allergies which is why I picked a Yorkie for my dog. I have had allergies all my life and have always had to pick certain breeds that are allergy friendly. I also have allergy induced asthma. I did allergy shots for two years to try and reduce the amount of allergy meds I take daily. Cats have sent my father to the hospital and I am just as allergic to them. I have no food allergies but have major environmental allergies. I don't even sneeze because of Scooter. Be sure to bathe your baby regularly as it really helps to reduce the allergens in your home. Also, you my want to buy some pet wetwipes. I use them on Scooter after he has played in the yard to also eliminate any issues.
Scooter even sleeps in bed with me (he likes to get under the covers). If I can survive with him by my side and severe allergies, your husband shouldn't have an issue.
Sounds like you are on the right track shopping wise. Besides the pet wipes, I would also recommend a harness. Scooter uses a Puppia harness. We use it for training and walks. The rest of the time he wears a normal collar. Yorkies are expensive but the love they give you makes it all worth it.
Good luck!