My daughter is allergic to dog dander and my mother knows it. But she refuses to get rid of the dog. We live in the same house, so that is why it is such a big deal.
2006-07-24 07:54:15 · 24 answers · asked by Anna C 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If it's her house, YOU and your daughter should move out. If it's YOUR house, your mom and her dog should move out. Either way, you have no right to demand that she get rid of the dog, anymore than she should demand that you put your daughter up for adoption.
2006-07-24 08:23:16 · answer #1 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Before getting rid of the dog or medicating your daughter, there are a couple of things you can try that have helped people in my family with dog allergies (if you have not tried these already):
Keep the dog out of the room your daughter sleeps in. Use an air filter (I got one for $30 at KMart), especially in your daughter's bedroom.
Vacuum the areas the dog stays in--every day. Make sure your vacuum is filtering the air and not stirring up into the air all the dander and dust in the carpet.
Keep the dog off the furniture, or, if your daughter is old enough, have some furniture (chair for example) that is for your daughter and the dog is not allowed on.
There are shampoos and wipes for dogs that are intended to minimize dander and provide relief to allergy sufferers--give them a shot. Bathe and groom the dog regularly.
Dust with pledge or a damp cloth.
Consider getting one of these newfangled, inexpensive ($70-$150) carpet shampooers/steamers and give the carpets and furniture good regular cleanings.
It is a lot of work, but maybe your mom could do some or all of it in order to compromise and keep her dog. Dogs are like family,so it is hard to give them up if there is any other option. Good luck!
2006-07-24 15:18:17 · answer #2 · answered by M L 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You could take some steps that would reduce your daughters reaction to the dog dander.
1.) vacuum very well everyday.
2.) put your daughter on allergy meds.
3.) vacuum the carpet, and then shampoo them.
4.) get an air filter that will clean the air.
5.) move into a house of your own.
Good luck
2006-07-24 15:36:22 · answer #3 · answered by venus 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A possible solution could be to buy a hepa filter as they are very effective at removing air pollutants including animal dander. Alternatively your Mother could ask her vet what products are available to help reduce the dander. It will be very difficult to resolve to both of your satisfaction as emotional ties are involved so its natural to fight your corner and forget to respect where the other is coming from. But its worth a shot to try talking and listening to each others point of view and see if you can find a way of working this out together. Good luck!
2006-07-24 15:10:28 · answer #4 · answered by Angie H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First who's home is it did you move in with her or she with you? when moving in was the dog talked about before moving in some one new about the dog if you moved in with her then she shouldn't half to get rid of her companion because your daughter is allergic their are medications (shampoos that you can use on a dog to control this), If she moved in with you then you should have discussed this with her before allowing her to move in because i am sure she might have found another alternative for her or the dog but it sounds one sided right now.
2006-07-24 23:33:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well hun, seeing that your mother refuses to give the dog away there isn't much you can do after all it sounds like the house is hers. try getting some dog shampoo that gets rid of dander for the dog and give it a bath once a month it will work.
2006-07-24 15:17:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its not fair to ask Mom to part with her dog...Pets are not disposable!
think of what you would be teaching your daughter..".If a relationship doesn't work..just dispose of the problem."
The solution is to bathe the dog frequently, brush daily, and use the hair spay available at pet supplies for controlling pet dander...
Getting rid of the dog will not likely solve the problem anyway, as his dander is on all surfaces...pretty much ingrained in the home....vacuum all surfaces frequently, using a quality filtering bag..
2006-07-24 15:04:20 · answer #7 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She probably loves her dog as a part of the family and is not willing to get rid of it. Has your daughter tried taking some allergy meds? It might make a big difference.
2006-07-24 15:02:45 · answer #8 · answered by ontario ashley 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Was the dog there first, or your daughter?
She probably loves her dog! I'd say get some allergy meds for your daughter, and if your mom can just keep the dog clean you can find a way to live together.
2006-07-24 14:57:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Her pet is her pet. If you are living in her house, then you should respect her love for her dog. Move into your own house. Just because she doesn't want to abandon her loving dog doesn't mean that she doesn't care about your daughter.
2006-07-24 15:04:12 · answer #10 · answered by savagescorpio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋