Quote:
Originally Posted by JeanieK  I think it's a risk I'm willing to take. Everything we do has it's risks. I'm not willing to live in a bubble. |
I agree. I'm allergic to dogs, and an somewhat sensitive to my little man. Yet, there he is, sleeping right next to me every night. I wouldn't have it any other way. I just wash his feet when he comes in from outside, and clean his face and peeper. Oh, his butt too. I also wash my sheets and blankets often for 2 reasons:
-I have laundry OCD, and love doing my laundry. I love the clean, fresh smell.
-The more frequent I wash, the less dander from both of us I'll find in my bed and belongings. The less aggressive my allergic reaction. It's been working for over a year.
Quote:
Originally Posted by taxlady The article is good TO A POINT, but I don't think it applies to most of us, it talks about people w/compromised immune systems or kids, people w/open sores, bad hygiene and where your dog would get "bad bugs" ie: bad food, eating poop, fleas or worms. Now as responsible caring "parents" we all are  we would never let our babies do such things like rolling in something stinky (see me running screaming w/dog in hand to the tub to wash him), lol I mean stinky things are so much fun. AND as if we had a choice as to whether or not the dog slept in our bed or with us. The article gives good points to be aware of. Thanks for the info, we can never know too much. |
Ha! I'm the same. If Kaji steps in mud while outside, guess who's having his feet cleaned?
