We have two dogs. They are my daughters buddy's. She has had them all of her life. We recently found out she among other things is allergic to dogs. We can keep the dogs but she has to be on meds. What would you do?
2006-08-23 12:37:02 · 21 answers · asked by Bears#1 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
She is 8 and has other allergies.So the meds will be helping her with them to. She would have a hard time with the dogs leaving. They were puppy's when we got them 8 years ago.
2006-08-23 13:04:41 · update #1
If the meds are working keep them, When I was little I was allergic to our Chihuahua and my parents put my on allergy medicine, eventually my body got used to dog danger and now as an adult I am not on any allergy medicine and have a dog of my own. Basically it can help your daughter. As long as the meds work. If they stop working I would get rid of them.
2006-08-23 12:44:18 · answer #1 · answered by nsrush83 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No way should you get rid of the dogs. If the meds control the allergies then don't. Even if they didn't i still wouldn't. We have hardwood floors Hair can be swept up and while the kids are home i would keep the dog outside. Imagine how bad your daughter would feel knowing she is the reason the dogs have to go. They are a part of the family...you figure out a way
2006-08-23 23:55:42 · answer #2 · answered by Rachel 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Give your daughter the meds. To get rid of the dogs would be the same as taking a sibling away from her emotionally. If the meds help her with the dogs and other allergies, it really makes better sense to keep the dogs who are a part of the family.
2006-08-23 22:19:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If her allergies can be managed by the meds, I'd keep the dogs. Maybe make sure the dogs are NEVER allowed in her room and they aren't allowed on furniture such as couches & you vacuum more regularly. If possible, keep the dogs outside only. & from your story, it doesn't sound like shes had any life-threatening reactions to the dogs so far...
However, if they're really going to be a danger to her health, you really need to put her first & get rid of the dogs. Maybe see if a friend can take them, so you can still see them.
2006-08-23 14:01:36 · answer #4 · answered by HotGurrlz 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
This is hard. I wonder how old your daughter is? I think if she is at least school-age, she can have more of a say as to if she wants to be on the meds. She might benefit from the meds regardless of whether you keep the dogs or not, actually. They may help with outdoor and indoor allergies such as grass, pollen, weeds, or dust.
2006-08-23 12:43:04 · answer #5 · answered by Princess C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I got some allerpet stuff from the vet - and it worked just fine. No medications needed for the children or visitors. I also keep the house well ventilated, and vacuum often. We also redid our floors to have mostly hardwood & linoleum, so there's not so much carpet that dog hair can get into.
Same goes for cats. We have both - and lots of people in my family are allergic to cats & dogs. But, after making these changes, no one has any complaints.
2006-08-23 13:14:57 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what a hard decision. what kind of meds does she have to be on? if they are harsh or have bad possible side effects i would have to let the dogs go. but if it is just like benadryl or something i would keep the dogs. i grew up around cats which i was allergic to, but i loved them so i didnt mind. maybe leave it up to your daughter if you think she is old enough to make that kind of decision.
2006-08-23 13:05:44 · answer #7 · answered by krystal 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well if they have been with her all her life and she doesnt mind the meds, then keep them. she will need to be on the meds anyways because dogs are all over the place! depending on how bad her allergic reactions are, then maybe meds arent even nescessary.
2006-08-23 12:42:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If she doesn't mind taking the meds then keep the dogs, but if she does mind sadly the dogs may have to go!
2006-08-23 13:26:03 · answer #9 · answered by ♫♪♫TAY-LUR♫♪♫ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
definitely get rid of the dogs. Although it is a hard decision, there's really no question when health is an issue. I would not want my child on meds to keep the dogs. Is it possible to pen the dogs outside instead?
2006-08-23 13:24:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋