Allergy info

[hula-hoop]

Following on from my post in one of the threads in the 'introduce yourself' section, I am putting all the links here of pages I found helpful when wishing to become a dog owner and having to deal with allergies!

I have had dogs as a child and was always snuffling, sneezing, had red eyes, itchy ears and throat etc - yep, allergy to dog fur/dander/saliver. I was desperate for a dog as an adult and did a bit of research (hence arriving at the schnauzer breed) into products that may be useful. I havent personally tried all of these.

http://www.healthy-house.co.uk/products/pet_allergy.php I have bought the 'pet allergy pack' (aircleanse, petal cleanse and homecleanse and do think it has helped, plus I like the smell and stanley thinks its a fun game to be coated in the petalcleanse stuff!)

http://www.enaturalremedies.co.uk/aller ... atment.htm

http://www.drivensnow.co.uk/index.asp?C ... rofprods=9

http://www.nasaleze.com/pages/order_nas ... llergy.php

http://www.amazinghealth.co.uk/sneeze-beam.htm

http://www.allergybestbuys.co.uk/ebutto ... ndex.shtml

For info:
http://www.allergyuk.org/fs_pets.aspx

For me I have found that taking 1/2 an anti-histamine tablet most days (especially when Im going to be around more allergy inducing dogs), plus the odd spray with the biolife petal/home/aircleanse, and the occasional use of the air purifier works a treat.

[Tulip]

Great thread, that's so useful for new members who, like you said, come through needing to know these things.

[dannie_kl]

I've made this a sticky for you Hula Hoop!

[hula-hoop]

Thanks!

[Pimpsky]

Just stumbled on this thread. Really helpful, thank you

[JennysMum]

Great links Don't show my OH he was evilly exposed to all sorts of allergens when coming here years ago his body has just gradually learnt to cope with it lol he only really reacts to cats and when rabbit scratches now piriton is his best friend then. Love me love my animals it twas

[jaegervalder]

Can someone explain what a sticky is to me?

[Caramomo]

It's a thread that always stays at the top of a section so it's always easy to find. The icon next to it is also a little different, it looks like a splat.

[hula-hoop]

Just to add, I no longer take 1/2 an antihistamine regularly - the only time I take it is prior to brushing Stanley, or if we are going to visit our friends who have 2 JRT's. All the other times I am fine.

I also no longer use the air purifier or any of the petalcleanse stuff.

Stanley goes all over our house, sleeps on our bed, jumps all over me etc etc, and I am fine! I reallty do think that a) schnauzers are a very good allergy friendly breed and b) maybe I have become acclimatised to it...THERE IS HOPE FOR EVERYONE!! (bigthumbs)

[jcameroon]

I had asthma as a child and often had allergies because of the dog's fur. We even tried to take care of a mini pincher because their fur/hair are so small and thick but that in itself proved to be the problem.

So, you have to find a workaround to be able to take care of one, if you really would love to. You could try getting over it through exposure or even keeping a regular maintenance to prevent sudden attacks.

[Flynny]

Just to add, I no longer take 1/2 an antihistamine regularly - the only time I take it is prior to brushing Stanley, or if we are going to visit our friends who have 2 JRT's. All the other times I am fine.

I also no longer use the air purifier or any of the petalcleanse stuff.

Stanley goes all over our house, sleeps on our bed, jumps all over me etc etc, and I am fine! I reallty do think that a) schnauzers are a very good allergy friendly breed and b) maybe I have become acclimatised to it...THERE IS HOPE FOR EVERYONE!! (bigthumbs)

I am exactly the same, my asthma has actually improved since we got Flynn, as has my allergy to other dogs. My allergy to cats has almost gone.

Now the problem is that HE's allergic - to dust - !!!

[mummysnoo]

I don't know if anyone has used Ainmed Direct for health care, etc., it's very good and its free postage, if anyone wants a look HERE IS THE LINK:- http://www.animeddirect.co.uk/dogs" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Frederickdawg]

I’ve always told my wife to lay off the clothes softener. Seems to have worked so far.