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Biddy's Mom · 06-07-2005, 08:38 AM

Ok - so I had to go to the doctor yesterday because I've had this weird itching thing for almost 3 years now. Well, the doctor asked if I had any pets, I said - Yes, 2 dogs. Then he started to write down a bunch of stuff on his notepad. Then he said - well they don't sleep with you do they?! And I blushed and said - Yes, actually they do. Then he started writing like crazy!! They are testing me to see if I have any allergies, but what would I do if I'm allergic to my dogs?!?! I'd just have to suck it up and be itchy I guess!!

nancyc · 06-07-2005, 09:02 AM

I am allergic to my dogs and cats - I've had the allergy patch test done several times. My yorkie and doxie both sleep with me. They don't bother me at all. Of course, I am on allergy medicine. Allegra is the best for my hives. I also use flonase everyday.

Of course I am allergic to a lot of other things and get 4 allergy shots each month. I would never get rid of my dogs and cats, plus I volunteer in an animal shelter. My allergist is very good and gives me the right meds for my symptoms and updates them as needed.

Worse comes to worse, keep a sheet between you and the dogs and use cortaid cream or a prescription cream.

mybirdys2003 · 06-07-2005, 09:06 AM

Bendryl works good too. My Dr. said to take one or two pills when I go to bed. Works pretty well, If I am still itching in the day, I apply cortizone cream! Hope every thing comes out alright!
Pat

Biddy's Mom · 06-07-2005, 09:08 AM

Thanks guys - at least I know there's relief out there!! I am doing the patch testing now, so I'll find out at the end of the week. That would just be my luck though, to be allergic the the thing that makes me happiest in the world LOL!

Sydney'sMom · 06-07-2005, 09:09 AM

I initally became interested in Yorkies because they are almost allergy free, and I am allergic to everything.

Before your doc decides that your dogs are what is making you itch, make sure you tell him what kind you have. I go into sneezing, coughing, eyewatering, itchy spasms if I enter someone's house with a dog or cat. Yet I can bury my face into Syd and never have a sniffle. I would see if some allergy medication helps with your itching.

schatzie · 06-07-2005, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Biddy's Mom

Ok - so I had to go to the doctor yesterday because I've had this weird itching thing for almost 3 years now. Well, the doctor asked if I had any pets, I said - Yes, 2 dogs. Then he started to write down a bunch of stuff on his notepad. Then he said - well they don't sleep with you do they?! And I blushed and said - Yes, actually they do. Then he started writing like crazy!! They are testing me to see if I have any allergies, but what would I do if I'm allergic to my dogs?!?! I'd just have to suck it up and be itchy I guess!!

I hear you....Id have to agree and be itchy too if it came down to it. Isn't there a prescription for dog allergy sufferers?

Fran42478 · 06-07-2005, 09:13 AM

Zyrtec (made by Pfizer) is good for animal allergies...

Biddy's Mom · 06-07-2005, 09:14 AM

Yes, I'm assuming that they will prescribe me something once they determine what it is. It just never occured to me that it might be the dogs!

yorkieusa · 06-07-2005, 09:31 AM

That would be awful to be allergic to them. My last Yorkie, Muffin, had an allergy to fescue when it was damp, such as, in the spring. It really got her itching, but I would treat her paws and rear end

'cause she would sit in the grass and then it would get itchy. I used to tell her how lucky she was to have me.

I told her probably no one else would take care of her hiney the way I did. I'd ask her if she wanted me to fix her hiney and she would come over and turn her hiney toward me.

Biddy's Mom · 06-07-2005, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkieusa

That would be awful to be allergic to them. My last Yorkie, Muffin, had an allergy to fescue when it was damp, such as, in the spring. It really got her itching, but I would treat her paws and rear end

'cause she would sit in the grass and then it would get itchy. I used to tell her how lucky she was to have me.

I told her probably no one else would take care of her hiney the way I did. I'd ask her if she wanted me to fix her hiney and she would come over and turn her hiney toward me.

LOL! I wish Tucker would let me near his hiney! He's VERY shy when it comes to that area LOL!!

sfmadrigal · 06-07-2005, 09:41 AM

Aren't Yorkies supposed to be non-allergenic though?

Biddy's Mom · 06-07-2005, 09:50 AM

Since they have hair rather than fur, they are considered hypo-allergenic, but I think you can be allergic to their saliva too...

sfmadrigal · 06-07-2005, 09:52 AM

LOL... mmm, sloppy doggy kisses!

Biddy's Mom · 06-07-2005, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by sfmadrigal

LOL... mmm, sloppy doggy kisses!

Yes - and believe me - I'm covered in them daily!! LOL

LvMyYorki · 06-07-2005, 09:57 AM

I thought the same thing about them being hypo-allergenic, but I heard the same thing about their saliva!!! I have friend that comes over and the second Tino kisses her... her eyes start swelling, she gets itch, you name it... there are great drugs out there for these types of allergies. My dad gets the monthy shots and my friend takes claritin otc bc you don't even need a script for it! I would die if I ever became allergic to my babies!!!

06-07-2005, 08:38 AM	#1
Biddy's Mom and Tucker's too! Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,134	What would I do?!?! Ok - so I had to go to the doctor yesterday because I've had this weird itching thing for almost 3 years now. Well, the doctor asked if I had any pets, I said - Yes, 2 dogs. Then he started to write down a bunch of stuff on his notepad. Then he said - well they don't sleep with you do they?! And I blushed and said - Yes, actually they do. Then he started writing like crazy!! They are testing me to see if I have any allergies, but what would I do if I'm allergic to my dogs?!?! I'd just have to suck it up and be itchy I guess!! __________________ Jessica, Biddy, Tucker & Gertie

06-07-2005, 09:08 AM	#4
Biddy's Mom and Tucker's too! Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,134	Thanks guys - at least I know there's relief out there!! I am doing the patch testing now, so I'll find out at the end of the week. That would just be my luck though, to be allergic the the thing that makes me happiest in the world LOL! __________________ Jessica, Biddy, Tucker & Gertie

06-07-2005, 09:09 AM	#5
Sydney'sMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 517	I initally became interested in Yorkies because they are almost allergy free, and I am allergic to everything. Before your doc decides that your dogs are what is making you itch, make sure you tell him what kind you have. I go into sneezing, coughing, eyewatering, itchy spasms if I enter someone's house with a dog or cat. Yet I can bury my face into Syd and never have a sniffle. I would see if some allergy medication helps with your itching. __________________ Holly & Sydney visit me on Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?160307 Last edited by Sydney'sMom; 06-07-2005 at 09:12 AM.

06-07-2005, 09:13 AM	#7
Fran42478 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 1,731	Zyrtec (made by Pfizer) is good for animal allergies... __________________ Fran, Sophia Rose and Jake We Miss You Always Sammi 11/29/03 - 8/20/06

06-07-2005, 09:14 AM	#8
Biddy's Mom and Tucker's too! Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,134	Yes, I'm assuming that they will prescribe me something once they determine what it is. It just never occured to me that it might be the dogs! __________________ Jessica, Biddy, Tucker & Gertie

06-07-2005, 09:02 AM	#2
nancyc Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 50	I am allergic to my dogs and cats - I've had the allergy patch test done several times. My yorkie and doxie both sleep with me. They don't bother me at all. Of course, I am on allergy medicine. Allegra is the best for my hives. I also use flonase everyday. Of course I am allergic to a lot of other things and get 4 allergy shots each month. I would never get rid of my dogs and cats, plus I volunteer in an animal shelter. My allergist is very good and gives me the right meds for my symptoms and updates them as needed. Worse comes to worse, keep a sheet between you and the dogs and use cortaid cream or a prescription cream.

06-07-2005, 09:06 AM	#3
mybirdys2003 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 980	Bendryl works good too. My Dr. said to take one or two pills when I go to bed. Works pretty well, If I am still itching in the day, I apply cortizone cream! Hope every thing comes out alright! Pat

06-07-2005, 09:31 AM	#9
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	That would be awful to be allergic to them. My last Yorkie, Muffin, had an allergy to fescue when it was damp, such as, in the spring. It really got her itching, but I would treat her paws and rear end 'cause she would sit in the grass and then it would get itchy. I used to tell her how lucky she was to have me. I told her probably no one else would take care of her hiney the way I did. I'd ask her if she wanted me to fix her hiney and she would come over and turn her hiney toward me.

06-07-2005, 09:41 AM	#11
sfmadrigal YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 307	Aren't Yorkies supposed to be non-allergenic though? __________________ Sara Leila's Page Gidget's Page

06-07-2005, 09:50 AM	#12
Biddy's Mom and Tucker's too! Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,134	Since they have hair rather than fur, they are considered hypo-allergenic, but I think you can be allergic to their saliva too... __________________ Jessica, Biddy, Tucker & Gertie

06-07-2005, 09:52 AM	#13
sfmadrigal YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 307	LOL... mmm, sloppy doggy kisses! __________________ Sara Leila's Page Gidget's Page

06-07-2005, 09:57 AM	#15
LvMyYorki Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 1,181	I thought the same thing about them being hypo-allergenic, but I heard the same thing about their saliva!!! I have friend that comes over and the second Tino kisses her... her eyes start swelling, she gets itch, you name it... there are great drugs out there for these types of allergies. My dad gets the monthy shots and my friend takes claritin otc bc you don't even need a script for it! I would die if I ever became allergic to my babies!!! __________________ Tara, Tino & Diva Bunny Diva Bunny: http://www.dogster.com/?141104 Rudolph Valentino: http://www.dogster.com/?76963