If you do think its the dogs (or most likely the dander they bring in), there are also some ideas that might help. Keeping them in shorter coats and well groomed (but not bathed so often that their skin is dry). There is a product that you wipe your pet down with that is supposed to help rid the pet of dander (which is what usually causes the reaction), can't remember the name right now. Of course, you should also try not to sleep with them in the room with you (or the bed)...I have a mild allergy to my cat and I find if I keep her out of the bedroom all the time, it seems to help. I've also heard (but don't know this for sure) that increasing your vitamin C can help with allergies...Vitamin C is supposed to be a natural anti-histamine.
I feel for you...its no fun feeling poor physically, and not great to have to contemplate a life with less puppy love!
Good luck...hopefully you will find a solution or a combination of solutions to manage your allergies. |