Wonder Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 The guy that adopted my foster emailed me that he's allergic to him. He said, "I'm having itchy eyes, scratchy throat which I thought just might be seasonal. But I'm also finding that my hands itch after petting him and I'm actually getting little hives on the backs of my hands until I wash them after petting him." We told him to give him a bath but he said that didn't help. Any thoughts? Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zombrie Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Does he take daily allergy medication? After I got mono when I was in high school, I became allergic to dogs. Just the daily meds alone helped. He should vacuum pretty much daily as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) Did this guy had dog before in his life? did he ever react to a dog of a cat? He could be allergic (more so if he does have seasonnal allergies) to his grey.. I'm allergic to dog saliva, if Otis or any dog licks me I'll have hives.. but I dont have itchy eyes or scratchy throat (I have those symptomes with cats). Edited October 17, 2012 by Josie Our first greyhound, Tuffy: You will always be there with us my angel! Tuffy greyhound-dataOtis greyhound-data Abbey greyhound-data"When you open your minds to the impossible, sometimes you find the truth." W.Bishop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 He said he's had dogs growing up but I think this is his first dog as an adult. Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindles Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Sounds like allergies. It's certainly possible. I'll second Brie's suggestion of meds and vacuuming every day and add to wash his hands after petting him and keep his hands away from his face. If he's willing to work through it, his symptoms will eventually go away. | Rachel | Dewty, Trigger, and Charlotte | Missing Dazzle, Echo, and Julio | Learn what your greyhound's life was like before becoming part of yours!"The only thing better than the cutest kitty in the world is any dog." -Daniel Tosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KPS915 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I get the same thing, little red itchy hives if I spend too much time petting the dog. They go away pretty quickly. I also have seasonal allergies, so I don't notice any worsening of my usual stuffy nose/watery eyes. We furminate her on a weekly basis, which seems to help and use a deshedding spray. I'm hesitant to bathe her too frequently, but I do notice I'm much better after she's had a bath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Sounds like allergies. It's certainly possible. I'll second Brie's suggestion of meds and vacuuming every day and add to wash his hands after petting him and keep his hands away from his face. If he's willing to work through it, his symptoms will eventually go away. I don't know if he's willing to do that but I will suggest it. Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 You said you're also itchy after petting him. Are you like that with any other dog? If not, is the foster on any meds himself? What's his food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 You said you're also itchy after petting him. Are you like that with any other dog? If not, is the foster on any meds himself? What's his food? The foster is not on any meds. He had frontline on the first.He eats Purina. I am not itchy, just the new owner. I just asked the adoption rep if she's talked to him. She said he gave him a bath and he's still itchy and he doesn't want to take allergy drugs. Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KPS915 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Anyone have any experience with Allerpet D ? It's supposed to help reduce dander/allergens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Sounds like allergies. It's certainly possible. I'll second Brie's suggestion of meds and vacuuming every day and add to wash his hands after petting him and keep his hands away from his face. If he's willing to work through it, his symptoms will eventually go away. Yep, Rachel and I are both allergic to dogs. She does okay with her gang and I do okay with mine but put them together and Rachel and I will start to react to the "new dogs" dander. It happens every time we add a new pack member. I have to get used to the new dog. Some people are willing to work with it and some aren't. I just take more medication. Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 I hope he's willing to work with it Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 When I had to go away and just take Poodle my asthma improved by leaps and bounds. Totally think I am allergic to at least some greys, just like I'm allergic to some cats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I hope he's willing to work with it Actually, it doesn't sound like he wants to work with it. So I hope he returns the dog sooner than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 I am pretty sure I will be getting my foster back Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scouts_mom Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I survive on generic zyrtec. I had a choice of drugs or giving up my dogs and cats. It was a no brainer decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 "Any thoughts" you ask. Yup. He wants to return the dog and this is going to be his excuse. Particularly since he "won't take allergy medication." Go to any shelter in any city. Those that have kennel cards with "reason for surrender" will say, more often than not, "allergies." Sorry to be a cynic, but that's what comes to mind with me. Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zombrie Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Sad to say I'm with Susan here. Sounds like an excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I did allergy shots for two years because I refused to give up my tabby cat, Walden. I still have mild allergies when I bring a new animal into my home or when I interact with animals that don't belong to me. It's not really a big deal. Over time, your body just gets used to it. He probably is experiencing some mild allergy symptoms, which is pretty normal. I found that Allerpet doesn't work at all. I took Allegra (which can be purchased over the counter now). I would think the situation would be manageable if the adopter is willing to work through it. If this man was severely allergic to dogs, I find it hard to believe he didn't realize it until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cello Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 While I agree that "allergies" are an overused excuse for people who want to return a pet, there are indeed genuine cases where this is a true issue. I hardly think an individual should be scorned for not wanting to take allergy medicine for potentially the next ten years for a pet that he just met. My DH is severely allergic to cats. As in, he walks in a house with cats and can hardly breathe and his eyes swell shut within about 10 minutes. There is no allergy medicine in the world that would allow him to comfortably live with a cat. This sounds like an unsolvable issue, and the adopter should return the dog sooner rather then later. Molly Weasley Carpenter-Caro - 6 Year Old Standard Poodle. Gizzy, Specky, Riley Roo & Lady - Our beloved Greyhounds waiting at the Rainbow Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tammara Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Having had very bad allergies nearly all my life I just wanted to add that it took us a while to figure out that I was allergic to the dog shampoo as well as the dogs (I've never been allergic to any human toiletries) . You might suggest he also try a different shampoo if he is willing. For me, giving the dogs frequent baths, and keeping up with the vacuuming and laundry makes the most difference now. When they are really bad Zyrtec helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FrankieWylie Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 My husband is severely allergic to every other breed of dog. True story. He has virtually ZERO reaction to these guys. The longer we have them the more he can deal with. Now two of them can sleep with us an he has minimal problems. But put him in a room with another type of dog? Total flare up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 He said, "I'm having itchy eyes, scratchy throat which I thought just might be seasonal. But I'm also finding that my hands itch after petting him and I'm actually getting little hives on the backs of my hands until I wash them after petting him." While I agree that "allergies" are an overused excuse for people who want to return a pet, there are indeed genuine cases where this is a true issue. I hardly think an individual should be scorned for not wanting to take allergy medicine for potentially the next ten years for a pet that he just met. Based on the above comments posted by Wonder, it sounds like a real allergy, not just an excuse. Whether someone is willing to take meds and deal with a pet allergy, especially to a newly acquired pet, is a personal decision and not something they should be judged for. If this person is committed to adopting a greyhound, and truly feels bad about this development, would the group be willing to let him try another dog? Allergies to dogs and cats can sometimes differ between individual animals. How long has he had the dog and how long did it take the allergy to manifest? Our group has allowed adoptions with a 2-wk trial period to families with concerns about allergies. I've been personally involved with 2 cases (did the home visit), and both ended up keeping the dog. One family had a daughter who had severe environmental allergies, but hadn't been around dogs much. She ended up not having any issues with their greyhound. The other family had a daughter who tested allergic to dogs, but hadn't had been around very many and wasn't allergic to the few she'd met, as well as a mom who had chronic hives. The daughter actually had a mild contact reaction to my greyhound at the home visit, and the mom had gotten itchy hands from one greyhound she petted at a meet & greet, but they'd both been fine interacting with other greyhounds. They adopted a greyhound and worked through a possible minor skin reaction ('possible' because it was the mom, and with her chronic hives, she couldn't tell if it was a flare-up or a reaction to the dog). Bottom line, it depends on the person involved and what they are willing to tolerate and work through. Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kess Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 my daughter has always had dogs in her life and she loves Bobby but very allergic to him, he is our first grey and the first dog she has been allergic too. he was just given flea treatment so want to leave it another week before bathing him and see if that will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianamac Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 (edited) YES! To JJNG's comment. Some people (including my DH) do NOT take medication unless absolutely medically necessary... no tylenol, cold meds, gravol, allergy pills... nothing. It really isn't that uncommon. I would not say the fact that the guy doesn't want to try allergy meds means it is an excuse to get rid of the dog. I know a couple dogs from my group that are amazing and have been returned for allergies, and all found great homes. Allergies are allergies. Not everyone wants to suffer through or take meds for 10+ years. No reason to judge. I'm sure once this guy is returned he will make his way into his real home shortly. Good luck. "Any thoughts" you ask. Yup. He wants to return the dog and this is going to be his excuse. Particularly since he "won't take allergy medication." Go to any shelter in any city. Those that have kennel cards with "reason for surrender" will say, more often than not, "allergies." Sorry to be a cynic, but that's what comes to mind with me. Weird. Our humane society provides a sheet filled out by the previous owners including 'reasons for surrender'. A large amount of the dogs in the society are either german shephard x's or pit bull x's, and almost all indicate the dog having too much energy for the owners to handle, not allergies. Edited October 18, 2012 by brianamac Bri and Mike with Boo Radley (Williejohnwalker), Bubba (Carlos Danger), and the feline friends foes, Loois and Amir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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