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Am I allergic to my dog?

Help! My family wants to get a dog, but I am allergic to dogs!?

  • A couple of years ago I had a really blocked nose, and went for an allergy test to see what the problem was. The results were that I am allergic to dust (severely) and also quite allergic to dogs. At the time, we didn't have any pet dogs, so it wasn't a problem (only the dust was). But now (2 years later), my whole family are intent on getting a cute little puppy dog. I keep reminding them that I am allergic to dogs but they don't seem to care. They don't want to get any other animal. They want a dog. They are planning to get it in the next week. I know that some dogs have hair or whatever that can cause allergies, but all dogs have allergy causing proteins in their saliva (and all dogs love to lick people), so whatever type of dog we get, i will still be allergic to it. Also, my parents are ok with letting the dog inside the house - just to the kitchen and dining area. Obviously if it is in there i will get licked to death - no matter what i do i cant avoid it. I already have really bad dust allergy and I don't want to have more allergies with the inclusion of a dog in our house. Please help me! How can I change my parents' mind?

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    There are actually some dogs with very low dander levels, so that people with allergies can be very comfortable with them as pets. A poodle is one such example. I'm not sure if there's a particular type of poodle that is better than others; that might be the case. I know this is true because of someone in my family who has severe animal allergies but loves dogs and found that a poodle works very well in her home. I hope you can get your family to consider this. Best of luck!

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Number one: It could be a sign they are planning to sell you to a human trafficking gang. Number two: The entire world doesn't revolve around you---I know, shocker. Number three: Never has a dog licked anyone to death---do your research. Number four: Stop being wussy---take some allergy meds and buys some kleenex. Number five: Do your research and encourage your family to do the same--there are actually several breeds of dog (labradoodles, maltese, etc.) that are ALLERGY FREE--yes, even their dread saliva. Number six: For the love of God, stop being a drama queen, write a note to self to find some maturity, and DEAL---good grief--you sound so very egocentric in your post---where this idea that kids are to be catered to and babied is beyond me---suck it up princess. **I do have allergies, what I don't have is some cheese to go with your whine.....what is wrong with this era of "me me me" kids----good grief.....waaaaahhhh, my family must do what I want-----I have suspicions that you are over-exaggerating your "issues" or your family wouldn't be considering it in the first place---you could, of course, call social services for child endangerment if it is that bad...

coachcrtr

tell your parents how you feel.. and why the **** would they ever even get something they KNEW you were allergic to????? dont you think that thats just a LITTLE weird????

Sydney

get allergy shots! or get a chihuahua.

Sydney

slap them! Here I'll do it...

pattya22

Yorkshire Terriers and Poodle do not shed and have little dander. If the dogs are bathed weekly there should be little risk of an allergic reaction.

LadyMady

Then you're family is some drunken motherfuckers.... They should listen to you because they are heartless if they make the dog come in.. And make you feel bad so i think they are choosing between a dog and you makes you feel great doesn't it!

Jacques the Axe

Tell them if they give a crap about you they wouldn't get a dog. Show them this post even. I don't care if you show this I dont know your family. Good luck.

->*Neebs*<-

I think it's a Bichon Frise... there is a type of dog, a couple actually, that are supposedly ok for people with dog allergies. Research this and then tell them that if they insist on getting a dog to please get this or that type. Good Luck :( Allergies are rated on a scale of 1 - 4, I think. If you are a 3 or 4 it would be dangerous for you to live in a house with a dog. Here, I found a site for you. "Hypoallergenic Dogs" (lol) http://allergies.about.com/od/animalandpetallergy/tp/hypoaller_dog.htm

Mirca

There are dogs that you can get that won't cause a reaction, my friend has an allergy and he got a chihuahua shitzu mix and he doesn't shed and is the cutest and friendly thing there are hypoallergenic dog out there... tell them it is cool with you as long as it is a dog you doesn't shed and will not let your allergies act up. My source has a list.

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