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knitbritt · 03-04-2006, 09:30 PM

We think my bf may be very mildly allergic to Eleanor. When he gets around cats and other dogs he has trouble breathing. It's pretty bad. He can't even go in PetSmart. Eleanor gets all in his face and he just gets itchy eyes a little.

He really likes her though so if it continues he is going to get some allergy medicine from the Dr.

Oscar's Mom · 03-04-2006, 09:38 PM

My hubby started out not really crazy about Oscar but Oscar loves him so much, he could not help but love him back...here it is 11:30 at night and they are having their evening ritual of fetch before they go to bed...yes, Oscar sleeps with us and it was hubby's idea!!! He really loves Oscar...a lot, but Oscar loves him more!

Zeus' Mom · 03-04-2006, 09:53 PM

I am so sorry! I hope that you 2 can find a way for all of you to be happy. I am sure if he takes something, he should be ok.

My hubby loves Zeus as much if not more than me, if that's even possible! I never thought he would be so crazy over a little "girlie" dog, as he once put it, but he is head over heels for him!!

Dan & Corinne · 03-04-2006, 10:36 PM

My husband doesn't have a problem with the girls. His problem is I think he loves them more than me!

He greets them first, kisses them more, cooks special dinners for them (I get the leftover) and always make me the bad guy!

Gosh I am So in Love with this man!

xtine · 03-04-2006, 11:11 PM

My Boyfriend has no problem with any of our dogs, which i'm really happy about because I love them all!

my brother is allergic to my dogs but he still touches them even though he gets all itchy-teary eyed and sneezy. His daughter on the other hand cannot come over because me and my dogs moved back into my parents house and his ex-wife won't let her come over cause she's too allergic

funny thing is.. all she ever does is look at them from far away! oh well

bchgirl · 03-04-2006, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan & Corinne

My husband doesn't have a problem with the girls. His problem is I think he loves them more than me!

He greets them first, kisses them more, cooks special dinners for them (I get the leftover) and always make me the bad guy!

Gosh I am So in Love with this man!

Yea, yea....cause he cooks. Too bad it's doggie dinners

scrapbetter · 03-05-2006, 04:40 AM

While you can be allergic to anything, including a Yorkie...usually people are allergic to the undercoat that Yorkies dont have....If its not the Puppy....could it be the shampoo? I had a BAD reaction to one of the kitty shampoos a few years ago...
(Yep, I'm the one at the pet store that opens the shampoo, sniffs and walks around for 15 or so minutes before I go back and pick it up off of the shelf to purchase... )
Good luck! I hope you find a solution sooon .
Bren

snickers mom · 03-05-2006, 06:35 AM

He wont even touch her and when he sits on the chair and she jumps on him he gets all flustered... which makes me defensive and i will either hold her at that point on my lap or try to seperate them i just dont know what to do and i told him that he could maybe take zyrtec but he wont even take tylonal or cold meds so he refuses
ugh how stubborn but we need to figure something out cuz she is staying so i dont know what to do with him but i am not going to sit there to make sure she doesnt touch him ALL THE TIME
i dont know...

whispersmom2 · 03-05-2006, 08:55 AM

Snickers mom, sorry to hear that your BF has such a reaction..it almost sounds as if he is becoming phobic. But, even if not, his psychological reaction to Snickers sounds pretty strong. Why will he not try to "take a pill" to see if it helps?
And, as for what people react to in dogs--it can be dander(skin flakes), fur (Yorkies have hair), or the protein in their saliva. Maybe if you can wipe Snickers down with baby wipes before he comes over, that would help. I will not go further with the rest of what I am thinking .........
I do feel bad that you are caught in the middle but my ogs (and it sounds like yours does too) comes first....I am allergic to any animal that sheds fur-rabbits, cats, shedding dogs and I love all 3...When I go to the vet, I take extra allergy meds...I nearly die in there if I don't..

speck103 · 03-05-2006, 12:42 PM

My ex bo and I used to live together and He and Merlot was the source of alot of issues. He says that he doesn't not like him, but he's not an animal person. They used to play and rough house sometimes, but when I wasn't home he would actually close the bedroom door with Merlot on the outside. It pissed me off when I came home to see My Merlot sitting in the livingroom alone. We have since started seeing each other again, but I can't ever see getting serious with someone who doesn't love my dog like I do. I don't expect that from everyone, but I do from the man I'm going to share a home and my life with.

snickers mom · 03-05-2006, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by speck103

My ex bo and I used to live together and He and Merlot was the source of alot of issues. He says that he doesn't not like him, but he's not an animal person. They used to play and rough house sometimes, but when I wasn't home he would actually close the bedroom door with Merlot on the outside. It pissed me off when I came home to see My Merlot sitting in the livingroom alone. We have since started seeing each other again, but I can't ever see getting serious with someone who doesn't love my dog like I do. I don't expect that from everyone, but I do from the man I'm going to share a home and my life with.

see thats EXACTLY the kind of stuff he would do... altho he wont even play or touch her!

SnowWa · 03-05-2006, 03:41 PM

It's true that a Yorkie is on the list of dogs that are least apt to cause an allergic reactions.

BUT - it can still happen.

I took my puppy to work and one of my co-workers held him the better part of the day. Later in the day and for the next day or two, she had hives on her lower arms, wrists, and hands. Surprised her! And, a week or two later, she visited a pet store, handled some puppies, and had the same reaction.

My vet said that not only can a dog's dander cause an allergic reaction, but its urine and saliva can do the same thing. (News to me!) And, he said that even with the breeds that are so-called "non-" or "hypoallergenic," there are some people who are allergic to them also.

The end result is that people are less likely to experience an allergic reaction from a Yorkie - but it can still happen?

Carol Jean

03-04-2006, 09:30 PM	#16
knitbritt YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 406	We think my bf may be very mildly allergic to Eleanor. When he gets around cats and other dogs he has trouble breathing. It's pretty bad. He can't even go in PetSmart. Eleanor gets all in his face and he just gets itchy eyes a little. He really likes her though so if it continues he is going to get some allergy medicine from the Dr. __________________ Eleanor's Mommy

03-04-2006, 09:38 PM	#17
Oscar's Mom My Little Biker Dude Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,065	My hubby started out not really crazy about Oscar but Oscar loves him so much, he could not help but love him back...here it is 11:30 at night and they are having their evening ritual of fetch before they go to bed...yes, Oscar sleeps with us and it was hubby's idea!!! He really loves Oscar...a lot, but Oscar loves him more! __________________ ****************** Debbie G. - Oscar's Mom ****** PRAYERS FOR ALL THOSE KICKING CANCER'S BUTT!!! **************** RIP SHARON 8-10-63 to 9-21-08

03-04-2006, 09:53 PM	#18
Zeus' Mom Enja's Mom too! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,765	I am so sorry! I hope that you 2 can find a way for all of you to be happy. I am sure if he takes something, he should be ok. My hubby loves Zeus as much if not more than me, if that's even possible! I never thought he would be so crazy over a little "girlie" dog, as he once put it, but he is head over heels for him!! __________________ Farrah, Zeus, Enja & Riley

03-04-2006, 10:36 PM	#19
Dan & Corinne Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,387	My husband doesn't have a problem with the girls. His problem is I think he loves them more than me! He greets them first, kisses them more, cooks special dinners for them (I get the leftover) and always make me the bad guy! Gosh I am So in Love with this man! __________________ Jazzie Jolie Jen & I'm Corinne Loving Memory of Jewel 4/28/2003~4/18/2006

03-05-2006, 04:40 AM	#22
scrapbetter Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 192	While you can be allergic to anything, including a Yorkie...usually people are allergic to the undercoat that Yorkies dont have....If its not the Puppy....could it be the shampoo? I had a BAD reaction to one of the kitty shampoos a few years ago... (Yep, I'm the one at the pet store that opens the shampoo, sniffs and walks around for 15 or so minutes before I go back and pick it up off of the shelf to purchase... ) Good luck! I hope you find a solution sooon . Bren __________________ Two kids, two dogs, a cat and a fish and that's IT!

03-04-2006, 11:11 PM	#20
xtine Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,406	My Boyfriend has no problem with any of our dogs, which i'm really happy about because I love them all! my brother is allergic to my dogs but he still touches them even though he gets all itchy-teary eyed and sneezy. His daughter on the other hand cannot come over because me and my dogs moved back into my parents house and his ex-wife won't let her come over cause she's too allergic funny thing is.. all she ever does is look at them from far away! oh well

03-05-2006, 06:35 AM	#23
snickers mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 687	He wont even touch her and when he sits on the chair and she jumps on him he gets all flustered... which makes me defensive and i will either hold her at that point on my lap or try to seperate them i just dont know what to do and i told him that he could maybe take zyrtec but he wont even take tylonal or cold meds so he refuses ugh how stubborn but we need to figure something out cuz she is staying so i dont know what to do with him but i am not going to sit there to make sure she doesnt touch him ALL THE TIME i dont know...

03-05-2006, 08:55 AM	#24
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	Snickers mom, sorry to hear that your BF has such a reaction..it almost sounds as if he is becoming phobic. But, even if not, his psychological reaction to Snickers sounds pretty strong. Why will he not try to "take a pill" to see if it helps? And, as for what people react to in dogs--it can be dander(skin flakes), fur (Yorkies have hair), or the protein in their saliva. Maybe if you can wipe Snickers down with baby wipes before he comes over, that would help. I will not go further with the rest of what I am thinking ......... I do feel bad that you are caught in the middle but my ogs (and it sounds like yours does too) comes first....I am allergic to any animal that sheds fur-rabbits, cats, shedding dogs and I love all 3...When I go to the vet, I take extra allergy meds...I nearly die in there if I don't..

03-05-2006, 12:42 PM	#25
speck103 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 255	excellent thread My ex bo and I used to live together and He and Merlot was the source of alot of issues. He says that he doesn't not like him, but he's not an animal person. They used to play and rough house sometimes, but when I wasn't home he would actually close the bedroom door with Merlot on the outside. It pissed me off when I came home to see My Merlot sitting in the livingroom alone. We have since started seeing each other again, but I can't ever see getting serious with someone who doesn't love my dog like I do. I don't expect that from everyone, but I do from the man I'm going to share a home and my life with.

03-05-2006, 03:41 PM	#27
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	It's true that a Yorkie is on the list of dogs that are least apt to cause an allergic reactions. BUT - it can still happen. I took my puppy to work and one of my co-workers held him the better part of the day. Later in the day and for the next day or two, she had hives on her lower arms, wrists, and hands. Surprised her! And, a week or two later, she visited a pet store, handled some puppies, and had the same reaction. My vet said that not only can a dog's dander cause an allergic reaction, but its urine and saliva can do the same thing. (News to me!) And, he said that even with the breeds that are so-called "non-" or "hypoallergenic," there are some people who are allergic to them also. The end result is that people are less likely to experience an allergic reaction from a Yorkie - but it can still happen? Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.