i have two golden labradors and im allergic to them both..i asked my husband this morning at 3am before he went away for work not to let them into the kitchen because they destroy the kitchen their hair goes everywere and my legs and arms break out in rashes and i have to clean up their mess. i asked him not to let them in..i said i would give one of them away unless he learns they cant be in the house. what do i do? my face gets swollen aswell.
2006-12-18 22:18:21 · 35 answers · asked by tinkerbell 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
ok hun - whilst your husband was very mean and selfish to go against what you'd specifically asked him not to do - you have to bear in mind that he probablyloves his dogs and wanted to bring them in out of the cold or whatever.
Regarding your allergy - have you tried taking something like an allergy tablet? Zirtek usually works quite well - or get something off your doctor - this might reduce or eliminate the problem of the allergy and allow you your husband and the dogs to live in pefect harmony!
however failing that you must sit your husband down - tell him that he should value your health over the dogs and that whilst you have no objection to him building or buying them a luxury kennel where they can live happily outside - you are putting a ban on them coming inside. Show him how bad your allergy gets - if after that he still insists on picking the dogs over you - pack his bags and lock him outside WITH them.
I wish you luck babes! xx
2006-12-18 23:28:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
And he still lets the dogs in the house knowing that you are allergic to them, I wonder who is the dog ! Anyway, I think that I would just contact the animal shelters or place an ad in paper to try and place them in a free and good home.Does this husband of yours really understand about your allergies, take him with you to the doctor so it will be explained to him about how ill HE is making you, by doing this. I dont understand how he could be inconsiderate, does he really love you. If all else fails, maybe put some pepper in his bed (I believe this makes a person scratch like blazes) and see how he likes it. Other than that, get yourself a new husband.
2006-12-18 22:26:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a potentially serious medical issue. You may need to consult a doctor or a pharmacist about medications.
You never know when your allergic reaction can go into anaphalactic shock. Sometimes it gets worse without warning.
Sit him down and explain it to him. Keep dogs outside or no nookie. Keep dogs outside or you may need to leave. Keep dogs outside.
What I dont understand is why you are threatening to give only one dog away? The problem will still be there AND he will be resentful of the one dog going. If you threaten to get rid of both dogs at least the problem could be solved as far as the allergic reacton.
2006-12-18 22:42:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OOOh now thats a tough one . Do you actually like the dogs ? If you do then to give them away isnt going to be easy but to be honest if dogs are just dogs to you then just explain to youre hubbie that they have to go simple as that because youre health is suffering .
However Im sure that you have tried all the anti hystemines etc to try and combate the allregic reactions .
If you have then they have got to go sad but true . Its a shame though as dogs are lovely pets but to be honest if you make them stay outside all the time then they prob would be better off elsewhere as that not nice . I know alot of people leave there dogs outside but Im not a fan of that think its cruel
2006-12-18 22:22:59 · answer #4 · answered by C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its your house aswell - I love dogs, but if ur allergic then its no good!! As long as you give the dogs a loving home I would say that you should give them away!! Get your husband another pet for christmas - something your not allergic to!!!
2006-12-18 22:26:28 · answer #5 · answered by Immortal 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would use something he has a allergy to, to get a point across. When he complain's, say." Now you know what I suffer when you don't do as I request in regard's to the dog"
As for the kitchen, go out for the day, let the dog's have their way, make him clean up.
2006-12-18 22:42:29 · answer #6 · answered by hairy silver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you are going to have to give the dogs away because they obviously are not good for your health. When you husband gets back this evening, tell him that the dogs have to go because you can't cope with them anymore.
If he gets angry just say, well if you had been a little more considerate it wouldn't have come to it but this is what we have to do, Unless he starts listening and taking on board what you say
2006-12-19 00:05:55 · answer #7 · answered by Baps . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to try to stay calm. Why my dear, did you get dogs in the first place?
It would be better if you found the dogs a good home but make sure they stay together as they will pine for each other. (they are friends). Battersea dogs home is a good place to start. They will do their best to rehome the dogs together. I would think a family living in the countryside would be best for your two.
I do hope you don't bother taking on other pets.
2006-12-19 02:01:55 · answer #8 · answered by Curious39 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice sympathic husband. You shouldnt have got them to start with, unless you didnt know at the time you was allergic to them but keeping them is not fair on you or the dogs. You should re-home them to someone who is more capible of looking after them. Or you could get rid of your hubby and tell him to take the dogs with him.
2006-12-18 22:21:51 · answer #9 · answered by spensmum 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Allergic reactions can sometimes be fatal so your husband needs to take this on board. If your reaction is that bad you should consider giving them away to a good home where they can be looked after properly.
2006-12-19 08:08:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋