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Advice new dog causes allergy reaction to toddler

Posted on 03/05/2014 6:32:43 PM PST by mojo114

Toddler gets allergic reaction to new Chocolate Lab puppy. The child loves the dog and the dog is a great dog.


TOPICS: Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: allergic; dogkillschild; dogs; kids; lab; pitbulls
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To: mojo114

Some excellent advice here already. I will just add to watch out for the child starting to cough. In children, an allergic response to something (dog, pollen, whatever) can sometimes trigger asthma, and low-level asthma in children often manifests as a cough rather than wheezing. However, the cough can become worse and turn into a full-scale asthma attack. So just keep an ear out for a persistent cough.

One suggestion I haven’t seen here: What about a cat instead of a dog? My allergist told me that I’m unusual in this regard, but I’m allergic to dogs but not cats. If that’s the case here, perhaps the toddler could have a nice kitty friend. (Best to get the kitty from a rescue operation that would be amenable to your bringing it back again.) Best of luck!


61 posted on 03/06/2014 12:17:03 AM PST by Hetty_Fauxvert (FUBO, and the useful idiots you rode in on!)
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To: mojo114

baby more important than having puppy,
get rid of dog.


62 posted on 03/06/2014 3:44:05 AM PST by Joe Boucher ((FUBO) obammy lied and lied and lied)
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To: mojo114

Not quite close enough..... I live on the border of Tennessee and Georgia


63 posted on 03/06/2014 7:08:03 AM PST by Nifster
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To: mojo114; Joe 6-pack

Gosh, I’m sorry to read about the Lab puppy. Hate to bring up this ‘name’, but the Obama’s chose the Portuguese Water Dog because of a daughter’s allergy. It and the Poodle are considered best for allergies. Good luck to you!!


64 posted on 03/06/2014 12:51:31 PM PST by potlatch ("Dream as if you'll live forever...Live as if you'll die today")
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To: mojo114

Avoidance is what my doc said was the solution for allergies. Don’t drug the kid up, that’s no solution. Can the kid be tested to confirm an allergy? Sounds like cute doggie must find new home.


65 posted on 03/06/2014 2:09:54 PM PST by Abigail Adams
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To: mojo114

Sorry to say..there is no way to remedy this w’out giving the puppy away to a new home. Pet dander gets everywhere..unless you want to put your child on medications...for life. We just went through this in our family. It is heartbreaking. Hugs to you all.


66 posted on 03/06/2014 2:12:53 PM PST by Earthdweller (Harvard won the election again...so what's the problem.......? Embrace a ruler today.)
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To: Joe 6-pack; All

Lab puppy has found a home. A happy ending.
Thank you all for your advice.


67 posted on 03/06/2014 4:34:07 PM PST by mojo114 (Pray for our military)
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To: AnAmericanMother; Titan Magroyne; Badeye; SandRat; arbooz; potlatch; afraidfortherepublic; ...

See update at #67...


68 posted on 03/06/2014 4:40:11 PM PST by Joe 6-pack (Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
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To: mojo114
Yes been around dogs and cats for short periods of time. Reaction the same with them also.

That should more than confirm the child has an allergy, likely to pet dander. As a dog lover myself I hate to say it but looks like the dog needs a new home. Depending on the age of the child, I wouldn't want to introduce allergy meds to their diet if at all possible (meaning find the dog a new home.)

69 posted on 03/06/2014 4:44:40 PM PST by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: Joe 6-pack

Thanks for the ping.

Lucky pup,lucky new owner.

I’m jealous.

.


70 posted on 03/06/2014 4:45:50 PM PST by Mears
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To: mojo114

Neither the dog nor the baby will remember, so the only broken heart will be yours. Best wishes. Maybe try a bird? They’re very affectionate.


71 posted on 03/06/2014 4:59:54 PM PST by Kevmo ("A person's a person, no matter how small" ~Horton Hears a Who)
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To: usconservative

Puppy is on a trial sleepover at hopefully new owners house.
Thank you for your advice.


72 posted on 03/06/2014 5:04:18 PM PST by mojo114 (Pray for our military)
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To: mojo114
Hopefully they'll give the pup as good a home as you would've. Too bad you're not local to me, I'd have taken him in a heartbeat. Love labs, great dogs. We're looking for a companion for our current pooch as he's starting to get up in years and a new pup/companion would keep him active.

Best of luck to you.

73 posted on 03/06/2014 5:40:41 PM PST by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: mojo114
Pet dander can be allergic.

That's it in a nutshell

74 posted on 03/06/2014 5:42:25 PM PST by Osage Orange (I have strong feelings about gun control. If there's a gun around, I want to be controlling it.)
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