How do you get a pet if you are allergic?

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And it can never go away

Answer 1

You should talk to your Doctor about possible injections or treatments to build up your tolerance, and get one of the breeds less likley to cause an allergic reaction (none are 100% hypoallergenic, but these come closest): http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=2588

Answer 2

allergies come and go through out life. any allergist will tell you that. get allergy shots and take meds for allergies that are prescribed, all though i personally have had better luck with benadryl. i WAS allergic to dogs and cats when i was a kid but would never get rid of my pets. i'm no longer allergic to animals, just typical outdoor allergens (spring and fall). for many years i wasn't having any problems at all. if it's a dog or cat there is special shampoo that you can get from the vet or some pet supply stores that reduce the dander ( which is the allergen not the fur itself) . good luck and don't give up. there is a solution to every problem and god won't give you any thing that you can't handle. happy new year to you and your pet!!! alleymarz has a great answer also.

Answer 3

Just because you are allergic doesn't mean you can't have a pet, even a puppy!!! There are tons of dogs that are hypoallergenic meaning they have hair-like fur that doesn't shed. Any dog that doesn't shed should work for you. Go to pet stores and see the dogs. Everyone is a little different. I can't promise you that every dog I list won't bother you.

Bichon Frise are the best dog for allergies!
Maltese
Yorkshire Terrior
Shih Tzu
Lhasa Apso
Poodle

There a lot more of them. Best idea is to go to the pet store and get a feel for the different dogs. Ask one of the employees to show you all the hypoallergenic dogs.

Or come out to Wisconsin and I'll sell you one :)

Also, talk to your doctor. I'm told they have vitamins that can help you. I couldn't tell you anymore about that though.

Answer 4

believe it or not - there are dogs out there that are considered to be hypoallergenic
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List of Hypoallergenic Dogs
Below is a list of hypoallergenic dogs. If you are looking for a hypoallergenic dog for your family any of these dogs may be a good match.

Remember, no dog is 100% hypoallergenic, but people with allergies frequently react to supposedly hypoallergenic breeds differently and can even react to individual dogs differently. If your allergic family member has a reaction to a particular breed of dog that family member may be fine with dogs of another breed that is considered to be hypoallergenic.

The following is a list of dogs considered to be hypoallergenic:

American Hairless Terrier
Airedale Terrier
Basenji
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Border Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Chinese Crested (hairless)
Havanese
Kerry Blue Terrier
Maltese
Miniature Schnauzer
Portuguese Water Dog
Puli
Shih-Tzu
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Standard Poodle
Standard Schnauzer
Tibetan Terrier
Toy Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
Wirehaired Fox Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier


Keep in mind that all dogs may carry small amounts of allergens or can pick up natural allergens in their fur when they go outside. To keep the allergy risk low even among hypoallergenic breeds, you should bath and groom as frequently as your vet or authorities on the breed suggest. (If a hypoallergenic dog's skin gets too dry from too much bathing, it make flake and cause allergic reations) If your family is super sensitive to pet hair you should be careful about having your pet groomed by a groomer with other breeds in the shop. To reduce the amount of loose hair on the dog, specify to your groomer that your dog should be rinsed after being clipped. (Most groomers bathe before clipping in order to not expose their clipper blades to marmful skin oils) Many groomers also spray a dog with a perfume after bathing which many asthmatics and allergy sufferers are allergic to. If this could be a concern for you ask your groomer in advance not to use any perfumes or colognes on your dog.





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Answer 5

Well, you can get allergy treatments that will "sensitize" you to a certain critter...not sure how great they work but it could be an option to explore.

For cats and dogs there are steps to take that can minimize allergice reactions -- frequent vaccumming, keeping the furry friend out of the bedroom, bathing with special shampoos etc. etc.

There is also a kind of cat with very minimal hair that is supposed to be less likely to set off allergies.

If none of those work, you could look into getting a companion that won't make your allergies flare up -- maybe something like a bird, lizard, snake or fish.

Good luck, sorry to hear about the allergies. :(

Alleycat

Answer 6

Well, I am alergic to cats, most dogs, hamsters, mice, dust, pollen, clidestale horses, and some types of albano bunnies. If I am ever around them I take Clariten. I used to have a cat, and now I have a beautiful Male Betta Japineese Fighting Fish. Dark blue color with light blues tail fins. It depends on what kind of animals you are allergic to. For one I always have alergy relief medicine. And I take care of dogs on the side. Just be carful whn you buy an animal and check with your docter on what treatment is right for you.

Answer 7

You can do several things to help ease the allergies:
take meds
use a room purifier
keep the pet in certain areas of the house (off limits to your bedroom)
daily brushing the pets coat
All of these will reduce your flare-ups and you will find it very tolerable. Sometimes the allergies will vanish after being exposed after many years.

Answer 8

well are you allergic to the animal? or the fur or the animal? i am TERRIBALY ALLERGIC to cat fur but i still keep cats i buy or adopt only the ones that have soft fur not the rough kind or i also have one of the bald cats......if you are allergic toio the fur try different types of fur....you can get bald animals...they may not be the prettiest but they are still very loving and caring and very protective. if you are allergic to the animal itself then try a different type of animal....or ....get a fish......or ask your docter....he/she can give you special medicen that you can take like once a day and you can play and do things around the animal but you won't get any reaction....good luck!

Answer 9

It really depends on what kind you want. You could get a fish or a turtle. there are many kinds of dogs and cats, just search for them on the internet. Baskir Curly horses are hypo alergenic.

Answer 10

dont get one or get a pet that u know ur not allergic too duhhhh