Ok my stepdad is allergic to dandruff in animals but im an animal lover and i really want a pet?

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any suggestions

Answer 1

Don't bring home any type of furry mammal. Odds are, the pet is going to end up not working out, will get dumped off at a shelter, and put to sleep by the shelter. (More than 1/2 of animals brought to shelters are euthanized.)

If you have your heart set on a dog or cat, please wait until you move out. It's in the animal's best interest.

***Jeniece... NO!!!! How cruel! Dogs are pack animals and need to be indoors with their humans. Get a dog and keep it caged up outside?!? Are you nuts?!? I sure hope you're not a dog owner.***

Answer 2

Did you know that there is many animals wit hfur that are non allergic. My dad is allergic to dogs and we have one. Its not the dander in an animal that makes you allergic. Its actually a chemical in the saliva. When the animal licks itself it may cause sensitivity to people. This allergen has been bred out of many animals. There are many non allergic dogs out there. Poodles are completly allergy free and anything mixed wit ha poodle is usually the same. For example, the cockapoo (poodle cocker spaniel) maltipoo, (maletse poodle) and many more poo dogs. There is also the Bichon Frise, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Havanese, Lhasa Apso , Maltese, Shih Tzu and more. although these breeds are not guarenteed to by no nallergic, they generally are. Also the siberian cat breed is known for not causing allergies and then there is the allergy free allerca cat that is over six thousand dollars. I also have small rodents in my room. My dad does not seem to be allergic to hamsteers and mice and other rodents because they are so small. They are almost always in my room and he hardly touches them. We don't have a prolem. Then there is reptiles and fish. Birds are also generally non allergic. Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Animal dander is different for each type of animal, so even people who are very allergic to one may not be allergic to all others. Cat and dog dander are common allergens, so I assume that is what you mean by animal dander. One can also be allergic to things like mice, gerbils, guinea pigs, horses, goats, pigs etc, but don't assume he is unless he's been tested for them or had a known reaction to each one. Birds and reptiles may be good for you, but be careful as birds can cause an irritant reaction even in people who are not allergic, and reptiles carry salmonella bacteria - which is why people have to wash their hands after handling them. Of course the safest thing of all would be fish.

Answer 4

I have friends who are allergic to animal dander too! I think there is special shampoo that you can use on furry pets that is specifically made to use where they will be in homes with people who have allergies! Ask at a good pet store or go online to see if you can locate a product -- From there, I would imagine you could give your 'pitch' to your step-dad! Maybe if you will promise to be very fastidious about keeping a furry pet dander free and clean and "Hypoallergenic" for your step-dad's comfort, he will allow you to have a pet! Good luck; I hope you get the opportunity to have your pet & show your step-dad that you care about him too!

Answer 5

Fish are good company -- and can become "part of the family" if you let them. Get a hamster -- keep it in it's cage or in your room -- that way he won't come in contact with the fur -- however, be sure to wash your hands after handling the hamster.

I would suggest, if you get a hamster, rat, mouse, gerbil, guinnea pig, ferret ect. when handling it, wear a robe -- make it your "pet robe" that you wear when handling them, so your step-dad won't get any fur on him.

I would say either a Sphynx cat, but they can range in the thousands -- so theyre pretty spendy

or a fish tank

or a small caged animal, such as a hamster, bunny, bird, ect. --


Hope this helps!

Answer 6

Go Sphynx (hairless). There are many species of hairless pets. Mice, Rats, Guinea Pigs, Cats and Dogs. They do require some special care for their skin and the temperature has to be maintained just right but they can be healthy and happy just like any other pet.

Answer 7

Oh yes, the never ending battle against allergies. I have many non-allergenic pets. I have fish, and rare and common turtles and frogs. I have geckos and lizards. All of these are great pets and if you really love animals, you could adopt them from 'animal sanctuaries' and the like. I would recommend the lizards and turtles because they are fun. You can hand feed them and hold them, and play with them. Good luck!

Answer 8

Poodles, maltese, and shi tsus are dogs that have no fur, only hair. It doesn't shed and so it's hypoalergenic. I know becuase everyone in my family is DEATHLY allergic to everything... but our allergist told us a few kinds we COULD have. Also, turtles, fish, frogs, crabs, and if he's not allergic to birds... some Budgies! There is a kind of cat called a Maine Coon Cat, it has special hair that most people that are allerigc to cats don't react to. They are sooo pretty too. Any color... They have long, soft fur and are sweet cats. (My friend has one.)

Answer 9

You'll have to get an non-mammal pet. Or try one of the hypoallergenic animals- but remember no dog is 100% hypoallergenic, but there are plenty of ways to reduce the allergies. Here is a list of hypoallergenic dogs which don't shed as much or cause as many allergy problems. http://www.bigdogboutique.com/ProductCart/pc/hypoallergenic_dogs.html and go here for more information on choosing a hypoallergenic dog http://www.i-love-dogs.com/dogsarticles/How-To-Choose-A-Hypoallergenic-Dog.html
Good luck!

Answer 10

Try fish, like a small aquarium, they are very pretty and relaxing, or you could get a beta fish, and sitck him in a bowl with plants out the top so he can swim through the roots (sorry I am not quite sure how to explain it, but you see them at stands at the mall and stuff a lot)

Or you could try hermit crabs too, they are fairly easy! They are fun too- get a few though, not just one, they will amuse you and are pretty sweet!

Goodluck!