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I'm allergic to my dog- Help!
in Pets
We recently found out that my dog is causing my entire body to be covered in itchy hives 
Being on Zyrtec helps a lot, but I can't take it while pregnant and we want another child soon. (Not to mention that allergy medicines have some long term side effects that I'd like to avoid!) Getting rid of our dog is not an option, so I'm just looking for ideas on how to keep our home as hair free as possible! We've been working on keeping up with the vaccuuming, but is there a good brush I can get for her, any type of shampoo that will help, ect?
I very rarely post here, but when I do everyone is super helpful!
Re: I'm allergic to my dog- Help!
A few quick thoughts:
Leather furniture will hold less hair than fabric, in case you can look into switching the furniture the dog is on/around most (keeping him off the furniture would be hugely helpful, too).
No doggie in the bedroom: this can be your "safe area."
Hardwood floors are easier to keep clean of hair and dander. You can look into replacing carpeting with solid surfaces.
AllerPet wipes can help cut down majorly on the allergens that pets would leave around your home. Just Google them for their site and more info.
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Oh no!! I feel you pain! I've been taking Zyrtec D for about 8 years now & to my knowledge I am not allergic to dogs. But ever since Dec I've been having issues w/unexplanable hives....I've stopped taking the Zyrtec D all together (which, then I went in to withdrawl from...& the major symptom is...more hives
) but am still getting them & I have no idea why. They usually come on later in the day (after 7pm)...which is after I've been home from work for awhile.....
Long story, anyway, just wanted you let you know that you are not alone! Im terrified to go to the Allergist & find out that now I am suddenly (well, developed over time) now allergic to dogs!!
Back when I was little my Mom used to get monthly allergy shots, might not be an option for you, I just don't know. All the tips PP's mentioned are a great place to start though!
GL though!!