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does anyone vacum their dog? I know this sounds really weird. I have been told to vacum my pup daily as he has a lot of what seems to be dander. I just wondered if anyone on here has done this and if it helps. or is too fightening for the pup? I am having very bad eye allergies with him and at the end of my rope. I feel like there are needles in my eyes. He is only 11 weeks old. He was eating Benefull at the breeders. I dont think that is a proper food and maybe it is why he has the dander.I asked on the health forum about fish oil as well. I cant go on a lot allergy meds as they cause me heart palpitations. I will have to give him up if no kind of solution soon. I am sleeping in my trailer tonight to get a break.I will do anything I can to be able to keep him. All help is much appreciated |
Vacumm? As in hoover? No way , Tia would be sucked up the tube lol She runs a mile when I get it out. This is a dog we are talking about , not a carpet or a rug. Yorkies have hair not fur so are you sure its the dog you are allergic to? |
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Bathe them regularly, brush them every day, use an oil like(Grizzly Salmon oil, Derm Caps, etc.), vacuum your house ever day, launder their bedding often, make sure to use a good quality food (definately NOT Beneful), think about an air purifier, change air filters often and see if those ideas may help. |
Peanut is scared of the vacum.. I dont see how any has done that one before.. Do you take allergie medicine? |
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Please check that it is the dog you are allergic to. A vacuum is very loud and will scare your baby. |
Prince, no way...but I had a golden retriever who absolutely loved to be vacuumed!!! I had to put him in a different room or I would never finish. He would sit down infront of the vacuum and roll on his back...every time! A small yorkie, omg!!! No way! My electrolux would suck him in!! |
No way! Mine high tail it upstairs when they see me getting the vaccum out of the closet |
:thumbdownNo Way! That sounds dangerous. My Dyson has sucked the backing of a rug before. :eek:I would never put near my babies. |
WHAT???!!! you should NEVER vacuum a dog! especially a small puppy! you could injure them!:eek: |
How to Vacuum a Dog | eHow.com OMG!!! You can find anything on the internet!! Please don't do this to a small dog! |
Yorkies absolutely not -- Boxers positively! I wouldn't vacuum the Yorkies, but I DO vacuum Boo the Boxer and she absolutely loves it. When she was a pup, I couldn't get the vacuum out without giving her a once over :). :rolleyes: She was obsessed with the vacuum cleaner. We also vacuum the horses. In fact, during the days that I was raising/training miniatures to drive, one of the things that I always did was to train them to accept the vacuum all over their bodies - except the head. |
Gee seems like I got everyone upset with me:(Just asking a quesion as I was told that you can vacum a dog to get the dander off of them. I was sure they must have meant a little hand vac that is not very strong not a hoover or an electrolux. This was a person in a pet store. She said she vacumed her dog regularly and it helped with her kids allergies. |
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Hummm -- I'm not upset at all. I think it would be a terrific training opportunity (you would have to train Jackson to tolerate the vacuum) and perhaps it would help with the allergies. I would definately use one that has gentle suction, though, or you might injure him. With the Boxer and the Miniature horses I used an Electrolux which had powerful suction. It was great to vacuum the dander and dust before parades. |
Hi chattiesmum It is not Jackson that bothers me it is the little 11 week old pup with his fluffy hair that is giving me the problems. I cant take allergy meds ongoing as they give me heart palpitations. I am a little desperate as I dont want to give this little guy up . We love him and have only had him a week.Just trying to find out any way I can to be able to keep him. |
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lol To be honest I did have the regular vacuum in mind, you wern't very clear , hence the reaction .I kept getting visions of this ball of fluff being sucked up. Hand vacuum , thats probably different I havn't had experience with one. |
A dog with long hair requires about 20 minutes to vacuum. A dog with short hair requires less time. are they serious?? |
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Eek :eek: what a visual. Reminds me of my daughter using the leaf blower to clean out the inside of her car. Very creative!!! |
I had a Jack Russell before and he loved to be vaccumed. Jada and Bogie no way!!! They aren't afraid of the vaccum they attack it. It is hilarious!!! I don't even have to turn it on just move it back and forth and they go at it like they are killing something. We get it out when we want them to get some exercise:D |
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You might ask the pet store employee if she has a Yorkie. Tehre is a huge difference in vacuuming a Yorkie and a larger dog as some have given their own experience. If you are using a hand vac and the puppy does not mind, I would just be very careful that the hair and skin are not being pulled too hard. But I know you wouldn't hurt the little guy, you love him and that is why you are trying so hard to find a way to keep him! Good luck -- hope some of the ideas I passed in my previous post could help as well. |
chinge food chinge food and sope powder if ypu wash his beding often try to not use spray around him |
Thanks to all for your reply's. I thought people were upset but guess you are right Debra that they are just surprised.You cant hear tone of voice or see expressions on here so sometimes just reading the words you get the wrong impression.I am sometimes overly sensitive though. Thanks |
I to have asthma/allergies. Cats will put me in the hospital, dogs are mild, thank goodness. I get the runny/itchy/watery eyes/nose sneezing. My eyes really only bother if I touch them without washing them after touching Madison. I went into the hospital a few months ago, with an attack not sure what set me off, as I have other allergies also. I thought for sure the therapist were going to tell me to get rid of my dog. I was prepared to tell them to kiss my butt, I'll deal with it. But, she told me to vacuum daily, and wash everything of her's once a week. Use the hypo-allergenic dog shampoo. Wipe her down daily with dog wipes. Have someone else do the grooming/bathing. Keep the dog away from your bedding. Again wash your hands before touching your face/food. I also take Claritin 24 hr everyday. These are some of the things my Respiratory therapist talked with me about. I hope some of this may help you. Good luck to you!!:) |
No, I've never vacuumed Fancy - she is amused by the vacuum though and will follow me around the house will I sweep but the minute I take the hose out to get in the corners she takes off! |
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