I want to get a shichon puppy but i am allergic to most dogs how do i know i wont be allergic?
do NOT pay some breeder for a MUTT! no reputable breeder would ever breed mutts. if you need a low allergen dog, get a PUREBRED bichon, poodle, maltese, chinese crested, or havanese.
Looking for options for cat allergies.?
I adopted a cat and I'm finding that I'm terribly allergic to it. Before returning the cat I wanted to see if there were any options. Maybe some sort of powder to put on the cat, a brush that works better to take off excess hair than what I have. Anything. It's a really nice cat and I'd love to keep it. I'm hoping there is something out there that I am unaware of. Please help!
How long can an allergic reaction to a cat last?
Cat dander is rather radioactive -- it lasts forever. Vacuuming can make things worse since it just circulates the dust and dander, tho vacuums with microfilters may do better. Air filters may work better.I wouldn't think that you would bring much back to your own house after visiting someone with a cat. Would there be anything else that you might be allergic to?What I do since I am allergic to cats and have pretty much always lived with them is to take the generic of Zyrtec, a non-drowsy antihistamine that is available over the counter at least in the USA. Also, sometimes what seems like an allergy turns into a cold in a couple of days.
So sad about giving my cat away?
Aw, poor dear! (Both of you) I'm sorry about being allergic to such a sweet little guy. Unless you want to take Claritin all the time, I can't say much. If your allergies aren't that bad, maybe you could fight through them. Lots of vacuuming and bathing the kitty could help. (Though most cats would hate to be washed all the time. Not all, but most.) After all, it's the animal's dander we are allergic to, not the hair. But they come hand in hand, don't they? If you are unable or unwilling to go through taking medicine and clean all the time (no guarantee it would help anyway) then I say it's for the best. As long as the shelter is no-kill and is truly there for the benefit of the animals, he'll be ok. He can find another loving home, I'm sure. Hope it all works out for the both of you.
My hands get itchy when cats lick them. Am I allergic? I want to adopt a cat so bad!
You probably are allergic, but if coming into direct contact with your skin, and the resulting itchiness, is the only reaction you're noticing, you might be okay. I've had cats all my life, and I've studied cats all of my adult life. It wasn't until I adopted a particularly friendly stray male that I started having allergic reactions, and I was in my thirties at the time. We now have 4 cats, 2 females and 2 males. I'm still only allergic to the one male.If you're over 18, and you've never had another allergic reaction to a cat or someone who has cats, that likely means you aren't so allergic that it would be dangerous, but you definitely need to talk to your doctor if you are in any way unsure. Once that is out of the way, proceed.But first, a little info. Fel d 1 is the protein responsible for producing the allergic reaction in most people. It is in cats' saliva, skin secretions, and urine. Each cat is different in how much of the protein they give off. Studies have had differing outcomes, but there are a few guides you can use when looking for your new furry friend:Females generally have less of the allergen than malesLong-haired cats (especially Ragdolls and Siberians) are less likely to cause allergies than short-haired cats.We only have 1 long-haired cat, so these rules don't necessarily apply to you. What I suggest is going to visit a friend with a cat. Don't let the kitty lick you, try not to pet it, but you can allow it to rub up against you. Just be with it. Then go home and don't shower until/unless you feel like you're having an allergic reaction. If there is no reaction, you can take the next step, which would be asking your local SPCA, Humane Society, or animal shelter if you can just go hang out with cats for a bit. 10-15 minutes with a bunch of kitties should do the trick. If you still have no real reaction, you should be okay. If you find a particular kitty you want to adopt, I'd still take the precaution of hanging out with it for a bit, going home to make sure there's no serious reaction, and then deciding if that's the kitty for you. You may even be able to foster the kitty before deciding to adopt.
Has your dog ever licked you and then you broke out in a rash?
No that has never happened to me but it is pretty common. If it happens to you there is a three step process for treating it. First wash the area really well with soap and water. If the area does not improve put a cold compress on it for 20 minutes (frozen peas work well). If after 20 minutes you see no relief you can take an antihistamine. This should clear up the rash. If none of these work you need to see a Doctor as the bacteria in the dogs saliva that causes the rash can in some cases react strongly with the human body and restart the immune system attacking the body’s defenses. If that happens the blood system as well as both liver functions will begin to be attacked. This happened recently to a man in Wisconsin and he had to have both legs a one arm amputated; and a woman in Minessota lost he life due to it
My dog has some fleas his hair is falling out he won't stop biting himself which leads to cuts on him, HELP!?
Yes, your dog could have a flea allergy. Are you treating him with flea products? Does he have a flea collar? If you are and he has, it could also be an allergy to the product. Animals, like humans, get allergies to different products. There are natural remedies you could try. One is to give him powdered yeast once a day (mix it with his food)... half a teaspoon for small dogs, 1 teaspoon for medium dogs, 2 large teaspoons for large dogs. Fleas don't like the taste of the yeast in the blood. Also, when you wash him, use salt water, fleas don't like that either. Good luck!
I really want an Alaskan Malamute, but I have an allergy problem?
Unfortunately, the medications are shots. And they have to be frequently administered and can be expensive. It wouldn't be fair to the animal if you adopted him or her, brought him or her home, found out you were too sick to keep the dog, and then had to find him or her another home. Some shelters allow people to do a trial period for 10-30 days where they test out the animal at home and make sure that the adoption will work (either due to other animals in the house, children, or other factors). If you are serious about the malamute, you might consider asking the shelter if this is an option. otherwise, I think you should look at the so-called hypoallergic breeds that are less likely to trigger symptoms.