It sucks that you are allergic but I feel your pain. I am also allergic but to dog's saliva. I had minor allergic reaction to the 2 year old female yorkie after she was sleeping in bed with me. Then afterward I got Samy and he is not allowed to sleep with us in the bedroom. He has his own room next to ours so he is only a door away. We let him in bed on the weekends but not under the covers and I always make sure to wear something on me when hugging him. I also wash my hands but I do not overwash. He licks me all over the face but so far I have not experienced any allergies. Just basically keep your house clean, your dog clean, and your bed clean ...
But if you are allergic to something else other than the dog's saliva, the posts above are very helpful.
Also, you can get allergy shots I think 3 times in your life and be done with any sort of dog allergies. I might do this later if my allergies reappear.
Good luck! |