My Imperial Shih Tzu is 9 wks old. I have read that they do not shed dander so they are hypoallergenic. However, I'm still suffering from runny nose, itchy eyes and congestion. I love my new puppy dearly and don't want to give her up. Please if anyone knows some other options I mightn have to manage this problem (other than giving up my puppy) I would much appreciate it.
A hypoallergenic dog does not meet that the dog is non allergenic. All dogs can cause allergies, although it is true that single coated dogs produce less allergens then double coated dogs.
There are some avoidance measures you can do: wash the dog weekly, vacuum weekly, minimize carpet.
Allergy shots is a great way to minimize dog allergies, but it is time consuming and has some small risk of allergic reactions. Watch out for unproven, non scientific based treatments that don't work and end up depleting your bank account. Remember, Rome wasn't built in 1 day; don't expect miracles; things that sound too good to be true are just that.
take allergy medicine
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There's no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog, there are breeds that are better or worse when it comes to allergies. There is a chance it will get better with time though as you get used to the pet, try taking a basic allergy medicine and slowly making the dosage smaller. Otherwise there's really nothing else you can do.
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It's cold season. You may not know if the puppy is the "cause" of the runny nose and itchy eyes…
What we call Allergy is an hysterical reaction of the immune system to somethng that isn't really a threat to the body. The immune system LEARNS what to respond to. That's why you don't get chicken pox more than once.
Allergy "symptoms" were the body's immune system in overdrive, as it responded hysterically to what it thought was a threat. The sinuses and eyes gave off fluid to try to wash away the threat – as if you got a face full of pepper dust. This was a natural response. Don't suppress the body's natural immune response. The immune system may learn faster while it's not knocked-unconscious by chemicals…
It's possible to suffer an hysterical immune response to different things, which may or may not actually have been the puppy.
Even if it was the puppy, the immune system can LEARN that the puppy is just a puppy. Not only is it not a threat to your body, it may make you healthier by making you happier.
Feel free to e-mail if you have other questions.
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A hypoallergenic dog does not meet that the dog is non allergenic. All dogs can cause allergies, although it is true that single coated dogs produce less allergens then double coated dogs.
There are some avoidance measures you can do: wash the dog weekly, vacuum weekly, minimize carpet.
Allergy shots is a great way to minimize dog allergies, but it is time consuming and has some small risk of allergic reactions. Watch out for unproven, non scientific based treatments that don't work and end up depleting your bank account. Remember, Rome wasn't built in 1 day; don't expect miracles; things that sound too good to be true are just that.
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http://www.allergyexpert.us/environmental/dog.html
You must be heartbroken! There is not a hypoallergenic dog. If someone told you this dog was hypoallergenic, they did not tell you the truth. What makes a person have an allergic reaction to a dog is the protein found in the saliva and urine of the animal. As the puppy licks itself to groom and uriniates, little bits of this protein stick to the skin and fur. Once there, they either dry up and flake off on its own or fall off with bits of the dog's skin and fur. Within a species, different dogs can produce different amounts of the protein, but all dogs produce it. Here is what you can do so you and puppy can have a happy life together. #1 Don't let puppy EVER lick you. That is just a straight shot of that protein! #2 Wash hands thoroughly after you play with puppy and don't touch the puppy's toys (they are covered in saliva) #3 Keep puppy out of the bedrooom. #4 Wash puppy at least once a month with this special Pet+ shampoo. #5 Rub Allerpet/D on the puppy once a week. Both the shampoo and the conditioner are denaturing agents to neutralize that protein that is coming from the dog's saliva and urine. One helps wash it away and the other is sort of a protective coating that neutralizes the protein as the dog applies it to the fur. I'm going to give you some great links to do some reading so you can understand what it going on. Once you understand what is happening, then what to do about it makes much more sense. Happy reading and I hope you and puppy are able to have many fulfilling years together.
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http://www.allergyhelp.com/pet.html
http://allerpet.com/
http://allergystore.com/cat_allergies.htm
Well, first, it may not be the dander, rather the salivia.
Second, there is no such thing as a trully hypoallergenic anything. Anyone can be allergic to anything.
I do know there are genetically altered hypoallergenic cats (http://www.allerca.com/, I believe) but they cost thousands of dollars. There may be something simular with dogs, but you can still be alleric to them. The dander isnt the only allergen.
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