Singingmom Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Has anyone ever had this happen with a breed that is supposed to be allergy friendly?? My son is breaking out in hives, his eyes are puffy, runny and red, and he gets congested when he is around the dog for even a few minutes. Of course, we will have to give her back if his symptoms don't die down. I am just shocked to pieces that he is actually allergic to a poodle puppy! Anyone have any experiences to share??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 What other allergies does he have? Perhaps it is the wheat dust from pouring her food several times a day, or the chemicals in her puppy shampoo. I hope it is something other than the puppy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singingmom Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 He doesn't have anything else he's reacting to now. When he was a baby, he was allergic to grass and strawberries. I washed her with the same baby shampoo I use on my son ( Aveeno) , but it didn't seem to help :( . It's her, alright. I am just hoping that maybe he'll acclimate....but as the days go on, I am less and less hopeful :( . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Has anyone ever had this happen with a breed that is supposed to be allergy friendly?? My son is breaking out in hives, his eyes are puffy, runny and red, and he gets congested when he is around the dog for even a few minutes. Of course, we will have to give her back if his symptoms don't die down. I am just shocked to pieces that he is actually allergic to a poodle puppy! Anyone have any experiences to share??? Was the puppy bathed just before you got her? If so it could be what ever they used. Our old groomer used to spray stuff on our dogs after the grooming. The stuff made me sick even if I hardly smelled it. I would try shampooing the pup with your very gentle hair shampoo. You may not be able to use it long term but shouldn't hurt for a once as long as it is a natural shampoo/no harsh chemicals. Oh, I hope you get to keep her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Some does breeds are considered less allergenic because they shed less, thus leaving less dander around the house. However, someone who is allergic to dogs (and more often their saliva) is going to react to a dog. If their allergy is mild they can tolerate a low-shedding/low dander dog. If it's severe (i.e. hives) then they likely aren't going to be able to tolerate any dog- unless you can find one without saliva. :glare: Sorry, it's a pain to work around. Your Ds has an awful lot of symptoms going on, do you have an epi-pen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 A few months ago I read a research study about hypoallergenic dog breeds. It found that dog allergen was just as present in the homes of hypoallergenic breeds. In fact, homes with those dogs actually had greater amounts of dog allergen in baby nurseries than homes with standard breeds. I think it was speculated that the houses were not cleaned as thoroughly since the dogs were not a shedding problem. The study was in an asthma and allergy magazine. :grouphug: I'm sorry. My little animal lover cried and cried when the doctor told her she couldn't own pets. It is so sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Rose Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Yes! My son has a confirmed allergy to dogs. However he seemed to being doing fine around my aunts Maltese. DD really wanted a dog for her Bday so we figured we would give a Maltese a try. On the way home from getting the puppy the dog licked my son's face and he broke out in hives. We have him Benedryl. The next day we gave him Allegra. He had a mild reaction. We contined him on daily Allegra for a week or so and it was working. Then we started weaning him off of it. He has been fine ever since. That was 3 months ago. Also as soon as we got home we bathed the puppy and washed everything he had come in contact with. He was with a lot of other puppies where we bought him. Also washed sons clothes and bathed him. I hope your son gets relief and you are able to keep the puppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singingmom Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 So, do allergies ever lessen as a child gets older? He did outgrow his allergies to strawberries and grass..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singingmom Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 Wow, Ruby Sue, that is really hopeful! Thanks for telling me what worked for your boy! Yes! My son has a confirmed allergy to dogs. However he seemed to being doing fine around my aunts Maltese. DD really wanted a dog for her Bday so we figured we would give a Maltese a try. On the way home from getting the puppy the dog licked my son's face and he broke out in hives. We have him Benedryl. The next day we gave him Allegra. He had a mild reaction. We contined him on daily Allegra for a week or so and it was working. Then we started weaning him off of it. He has been fine ever since. That was 3 months ago. Also as soon as we got home we bathed the puppy and washed everything he had come in contact with. He was with a lot of other puppies where we bought him. Also washed sons clothes and bathed him. I hope your son gets relief and you are able to keep the puppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 So, do allergies ever lessen as a child gets older? He did outgrow his allergies to strawberries and grass..... Yes, they can lessen. They can also worsen. Our pediatric allergist in Oregon said he had patients who had become severely allergic to pets they had lived with for years. He said the more of an "allergic person" you are (in severity and number) the more likely you are to develop an allergy to an established pet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Yes, they can lessen. They can also worsen. Our pediatric allergist in Oregon said he had patients who had become severely allergic to pets they had lived with for years. He said the more of an "allergic person" you are (in severity and number) the more likely you are to develop an allergy to an established pet. They can also simply change. The child who has sinus symptoms from pollen allergy can grow into the adult who gets migranes from something totally different. I had numerous serious allergies as a child and still have many allergies as an adult. I do tend to have different symptoms now. I had to be retested several times during puberty and I expect that I will have some problems during menopause (in addition to the normal challenges of that transition). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Environmental allergies can lessen as a person ages (or get worse). We had to find a new home for our pets because of my son's allergies. It was, and is, sad. I hope it's temporary and you can keep the puppy. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelbe5 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I am so sorry . . . I have asthma and a host of things I am allergic to. Went through allergy shots, etc. My issues have improved with age and the newer medications . . . But I have yet to find a dog I am not allergic to. For some breeds it does take longer, but eventually the itchy feelings and wheezing begins . . . I just don't think we will ever be able to take a chance on the so-called hypo-allergenic dog. I really hope things work out for you and your son . . . :( :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 There's no such thing as a "hypo-allergenic" dog. It's just a cruel marketing lie. I'm sorry it has effected your family. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 You can teach a dog NOT to like a person. I did it with 5 different ones. PM me if you want details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) My daughters were allergic to our cat and I was told to wipe him down with distilled (very important it is distilled) water. It actually worked wonders! The distilled water neutralizes the allergens in the dander. I also warned girls not to have cat near face or to touch face after petting and to wash hands more frequently. Cat was also banned from furniture that the girls sat or slept on. After several months, we noticed that we had stopped the distilled water wiping and kitty was all over the place and no more allergies. I think they just gradually developed immunity. It was pretty astonishing because one was quite allergic. Also, if the pup is or was around other pups or outside then more frequent bathing or wiping might help. Hope this helps! Edited July 20, 2012 by 2cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singingmom Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 Thanks! I'll try the distilled water thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 This might neon interest to you. I watched a fascinating documentary on YouTube about allergies. One of the people in it had a deadly allergy to dogs, but with a treatment was able to overcome it. If you want to watch it goth YouTube and google Allergy planet For some reason it is broken up into five parts labelled deel 1, deel 2, ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 It has been a couple of days, so I was wondering how your son was doing? Are his symptoms letting up any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I see it's been a few days, so I'm sure you've done this by now, but... did you bathe the dog when you first brought him home?? If not, do so with a gentle shampoo. If he was around other dogs at the breeder or shelter, he may have dander or allergens from those dogs on him. I do hope your son is better and you've figured things out. There are no totally hypo-allergenic dogs, true, but it's very unusual for someone to be allergic to a poodle. Poor guy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singingmom Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 (edited) It has been a couple of days, so I was wondering how your son was doing? Are his symptoms letting up any? Julianna, how nice of you to check back and ask about us! Thank you! Well, I almost don't want to jinx us, ;) , but it does seem like he is reacting less and less. Instead of being covered in hives like he was earlier in the week, he just got one big red bump between his eyes today when he was playing with her. Yesterday, one of his eyes puffed up and got really red, and he had some congestion, but then it cleared up. He is still playing with her...so I am hoping maybe he is getting acclimated to her? I have given her two baths this week, and I wash her paws and her little private area with water when she comes in from the inside, to try and cut down on possible reaction to pollen/ urine. We are giving it about another week, and then will reassess. Of course, we all love her, and are getting more attached by the day. She is a very good puppy! Anyway, I will update again then. Thank you, again, for asking! :) Edited July 22, 2012 by Singingmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 It sounds like he is substantially better. Lucky little guy. :001_smile: The nurse who gives our allergy shots said that they wipe down their dog after trips outside in the morning to reduce pollen on her coat. She said it really makes a difference. I think they just have pollen allergies though, not dog allergies. Thanks for the update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Make sure that she's on foods that don't have a chance to bring more allergies... Also, the pollen thing is a good thing to think about. But, remember that a puppy is better to rehome than a grown dog ;( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Some does breeds are considered less allergenic because they shed less, thus leaving less dander around the house. However, someone who is allergic to dogs (and more often their saliva) is going to react to a dog. If their allergy is mild they can tolerate a low-shedding/low dander dog. If it's severe (i.e. hives) then they likely aren't going to be able to tolerate any dog- unless you can find one without saliva. :glare: Sorry, it's a pain to work around. Your Ds has an awful lot of symptoms going on, do you have an epi-pen? :iagree: The same thing happens to me around dogs that are supposedly non allergenic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singingmom Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Make sure that she's on foods that don't have a chance to bring more allergies... Also, the pollen thing is a good thing to think about. But, remember that a puppy is better to rehome than a grown dog ;( I am very aware of the doggie's needs, and that's one reason why we are only giving it about another week. We want her to be able to bond easily with a new family. The breeder will give us a refund, and will find her a new home. Shouldn't be too much problem....her dogs have a great reputation among Poodle aficionados around the World. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I hope your son continues to improve with exposure. My husband typically reacts to any new pet we bring in the house. That includes cats and, what are considered less allergenic dogs, our shih-tzu/maltese and poodle/spaniel. After a few weeks of sneezing and puffy, watery eyes, he is perfectly fine with them. He was terribly allergic to cats and I had 6(!) when we met. I still can't believe he stuck it out :001_wub:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenangelcat Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 There is no such thing as a non-allergenic dog. Some people may react less to them but not all. Every time someone tells me I won't have an issue with their dog because it's non-allergenic, I roll my eyes and proceed to have an allergic reaction to their dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 My youngest is allergic to every breed we've been in contact with, and it's quite a few. We initially found out when he got hives and an asthma attack after being around a poodle for just a few minutes. Nothing we've done has helped and we're not willing to do shots. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singingmom Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 I'm with you, Cindy. We aren't willing to do shots, either. So, if we don't acclimate, I guess we just won't have any furry pets :( . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I'm with you, Cindy. We aren't willing to do shots, either. So, if we don't acclimate, I guess we just won't have any furry pets :( . Here is an interesting tidbit about shots. I've never researched it, but it is what my doctor told me. I received allergy shots for 8 years. I quickly cleared all of the pollens, but I never achieved maintenance levels for dust, dog and cat. When we moved here, my new allergist said that shots aren't as effective for animal allergies as they are for pollen. I don't know why my other doctors never told me. I just mention it so you won't have to feel bad about opting not to do shots. ;) We do shots, but it is not because of animal allergies. Both specialists we've seen have said that kids with allergies like mine will have to live without pets. :tongue_smilie: It is sad, but I know it could be so much worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I am very allergic to other peoples cats but not to my own. Except when we first get a new cat, I am allergic for a few weeks but then am fine after that. When we first starting getting cats, I used to wipe them down with water and that helped a lot but I don't even do that anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splash Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Things allergist told me to do if we must have a dog. (poodle was his choice too). Bathe weekly, give quality food with none of dd's food allergy ingredients in it. Brush out daily (not inside). Keep off furniture. Vacuum and dust daily. Keep out of bedrooms. Wash hands after petting and shower/bath every night for us. With these tips we've been successfully been able to have a dog (actually not a poodle but a Portuguese Water Dog it has similar hair) for eight years now. We have allergies to foods, animals, tree, weed and grass pollens along with dust and mold. Only time dd broke out in hives is if she rubs her face on dog after coming in or if he's eaten something with egg in it and licks her. I hope it works out. I know how hard it is to balance everything. I know some peoples allergies are too severe for this though. I will say since I followed his advice I haven't had a sinus infection or been on antibiotics for 17 years. When I had a Lab before kids I'd have multiple infections every winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 It's been almost a month. :bigear: How did it turn out? Did your ds acclimate to the puppy or did you have to return her to the breeder? I've been wondering how he was doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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