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Originally Posted by
labradork
That is such a shame Lozzi because he is a beautiful dog.
It is a bit odd that your mum would react allergically (in what way if you don't mind me asking?) to Paddy and not Jake? I was under the impression that if you are allergic to something, you would be allergic to it in every form...cats, dogs, peanuts. Perhaps not!
I presume the original breeder is a no go? what about a breed specific rescue?
She gets a 'tight' chest and sneezes a lot. She has always been fine with Jake, and was fine with Sam too, but Paddy seems to set her off. She gets it with rabbits, cats and horses too. Yet was fine with my guinea pigs...
I wanted to find the breeder, but we have no idea who they are... I am going to suggest breed specific rescue to her, but i do worry that she will let the woman we know take him... coz she knows her.
Originally Posted by
Wyrd
That is such a shame, he is such a lovely boy.
If he ever wants to come for a holiday with me send him on down
Thanks, and I will do
Originally Posted by
Insomnia
Is there nothing she can take to alleviate her symptoms until she perhaps acclimatises to him? My husband hasn't been allergic to Axel, buthe is to some other dogs. He has a nasal spray prescribed that helps him with his dust allergies and he is also asthmatic. Hopefully there will be something she can do to help so you can keep him, he's divine!
She has Urticaria, and already has to take an antihistamine everyday for that, and is still reacting to him... I will have a look at things she could maybe take and bring the idea up with her
Originally Posted by
Helena54
Awwww you must be gutted Lozzi, I remember those gorgeous pics you posted before when they were all out together having a great time, I know how much you'll miss him
not forgetting Jake of course
I understand why this potential home wants to take him now, but maybe you can hold on to him until the other lady gets back from holiday? It won't be good for Paddy to go to her and then be moved on yet again if the original lady doesn't want him to go to this local one. What a dilema you've got there now, but I'm so sorry to hear he won't be staying at yours, that's a real shame, I bet he's really settled in. All the best, and I'm so sorry it hasn't worked out. Can't your mum get some proof that it's Paddy causing her problems or do you already know, maybe it's because of his longer hair?
Oh, I definitely will miss him! He is a fabulous boy!
I'm not sure what is best to do tbh. He has already stayed at the other womans, so he knows her and the house... I do think it would be best if he went sooner if she does keep him, so he doesn't get too settled here... but I don't think she should keep him. It really is a dilemma, made worse for me by the fact that the decisions for him aren't mine to make... that is what I find the worst thing.
We think it must be Paddy, coz she is allergic to a few different animals and it's always the same way. Also, when she goes out for the day, she is absolutely fine but about 10 minutes after coming home, she starts reacting again... I was thinking it could maybe be the longer hair, coz most of the dogs she is around, all have short hair and she is generally fine with them.
Originally Posted by
kate_7590
My ex was allergic to dogs and had asthma, but coped with 2 dogs and rabbits and guinea pigs fine with pills....might be something to look into seeing as you say your mum loves him too
I will have a look into it, but she is already taking an antihistamine everyday for Urticaria... I'm not sure how much she will do though, coz although she loves him too, she wasn't wanting to keep him and I feel bad that this has happened after she was good enough to agree to letting me keep him.
Originally Posted by
Muddiwarx
I am allergic to some breeds of dog and not others - Beardies, staffies and dobes set me off something chronic.
Would your Mum try anti histamines for a couple of weeks and see if she can get used to him - they work wonders for me with things that set off my allergies and quite often you can get used to the thing and no longer need them ...
I think my mum must be like you, coz she is fine with Jake, and was fine with Sam too. We have relatives who have dogs and she hasn't to my memory reacted to any of them (although she spends limited time around them).
She already takes an antihistamine everyday so not sure why she is still reacting to him...