Need Some Quick Advice On Dog Allergies - I Want Them To Keep Their Dog (labs, allergic)
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I got a call today that someone I know wants to give up their dog because they have allergies (I know, I know ).
So I'm hoping they will be open to finding a solution rather than give up the dog.
This is a healthy adult dog (American Bulldog), sweet as can be , and they've had him for a few months. The coat is super-short and I noticed no dander issues when I last saw the dog . They have another dog too - one with a longer coat - so I'm not sure why there'd be an allergy to the new dog and not the old one with the longer coat?
What are some solutions I can offer to lessen the dander on the dog?
What are some solutions in the meantime for the dog owner?
I know that diet can play a role with dander, so switching to a higher quality food will be one suggestion I make.
Are there any supplements (oils?) that can be added to the food for a quick solution? Other ideas?
Whatever the plan of action is, it will have to be quick, cheap, and something that is easily accessible - some people will go to any length for their dog, others won't.
I'll check back in a little later on, hopefully your brains are working better than mine and you'll have the answers . I just hope it's not too late .
Will ask my aunt as found something long ago as her son allergic to dogs and I searched found a spray put on dog and this being a cocker kid can be around it no problem.Soon as find out tell ya.
Salmon oil does help condition the skin and that might reduce the dander.
Just how severe are the allergies? Recently we'd had the poster who we followed on here get their puppy only to have the severe allergy reactions to the point it could have cost a life.
I have a friend whose allergies flare up wtih short haired cats, but not the longet coats. I think it's due to the dander shedding out more in the shorter coats than it does in the longer ones. I'm seriously wondering if that makes any sense???
First, I will say that some dogs set me to sneezing like nobody's business, and some cats...and there's no way for me to tell which until it's too late and I have my eyes swollen shut. I contacted another friend in rescue about this issue and she has a suggestion...is their any way these folks can have access to chlorinated water, like in a pool, and take their dog swimming on a regular basis? This rescuer has a lab that should cause her kids to have bad allergies - all the other labs did - but this one swims every day of her life. They think maybe that keeps the dander down and the coat very clean and very cool. She obviously sheds a lot while in the pool as well, so there isn't all the extra fur. Just a thought - a wild one, but the best I can do!
Will ask my aunt as found something long ago as her son allergic to dogs and I searched found a spray put on dog and this being a cocker kid can be around it no problem.Soon as find out tell ya.
Thanks Dream . I'm going to put together a list of ideas for them, so just let me know once you get the name...I appreciate it .
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Originally Posted by cleosmom
Salmon oil does help condition the skin and that might reduce the dander.
Just how severe are the allergies? Recently we'd had the poster who we followed on here get their puppy only to have the severe allergy reactions to the point it could have cost a life.
I have a friend whose allergies flare up wtih short haired cats, but not the longet coats. I think it's due to the dander shedding out more in the shorter coats than it does in the longer ones. I'm seriously wondering if that makes any sense???
Salmon oil, excellent . I was thinking olive oil and then maybe some fish oil supplements, but yes, salmon oil would do it all, wouldn't it?
I don't think the allergies are too severe. I was at their house shortly after the adopted him and there was no sign or discussion of allergies, so I guess it popped up later. I think it's just a lot of sneezing - like a constant sneezing.
I don't know if the dander appears more easily on a shorthair dog? This dog is white too, so maybe he has more sensitive skin and produces more dander?
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Originally Posted by Sam I Am
Riv -
Very long shot here, but the best I can do....
First, I will say that some dogs set me to sneezing like nobody's business, and some cats...and there's no way for me to tell which until it's too late and I have my eyes swollen shut. I contacted another friend in rescue about this issue and she has a suggestion...is their any way these folks can have access to chlorinated water, like in a pool, and take their dog swimming on a regular basis? This rescuer has a lab that should cause her kids to have bad allergies - all the other labs did - but this one swims every day of her life. They think maybe that keeps the dander down and the coat very clean and very cool. She obviously sheds a lot while in the pool as well, so there isn't all the extra fur. Just a thought - a wild one, but the best I can do!
Thanks Sam, it's a good idea. I will add it to my list, but I don't know where they'd get access to a pool. They live deep in the country and pools aren't too common where they live. They have a lot of nearby spring-fed lakes that have our naturally sulphered Florida water...maybe that would have some effect? But who knows, maybe they know someone with a pool...it'll be on my list .
Actually Riv, you don't even need a health food store. We sell Grizzley's Salmon Oil where I work and I just noticed they have a website. Welcome to Grizzly Pet Products
Actually Riv, you don't even need a health food store. We sell Grizzley's Salmon Oil where I work and I just noticed they have a website. Welcome to Grizzly Pet Products
It is called AllerPet Dander Lotion
sure find other spots also find cheapest or fastest shipping and hope they keep the dog.
Excellent, thank you both .
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, and they've had him for a few months. The coat is super-short and I noticed no dander issues when I last saw the dog 
. They have another dog too - one with a longer coat - so I'm not sure why there'd be an allergy to the new dog and not the old one with the longer coat?
. I just hope it's not too late 
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