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Originally Posted by nifer

animal allergies have nothing to do with the fur or hair of the dog, allergic reactions stem from the oils secreted by the animal's sebaceous glands. and just because someone tests positive for dog allergies, does not necessarily mean that s/he will definitely have an allergic reaction to all dogs. it simply means that the potential for an allergic reaction to occur is there.

there are OTC as well as RX meds out there that can help out with allergic reactions such as flonase, allegra, etc etc. she can consult with her allergist on what meds would work best for her. be sure that her doc is sympathetic to the situation though and won't simply tell her "no dogs" in absolute terms.

I don't know any of the scientific stuff, but can't allergies also have to do with what is picked-up on the dog. (is that dander?) I think I remember hearing that somewhere, but who knows?!