By FBSK_TR on Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 07:19 am:
| By FBSK_TR on Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 07:19 am: |
Hi all, nice to see us all joining in. I have had excema for years since I was a kid. Always had a dog when I was at my parents house. After the dog died, my excema went better, then met my girlfriend who had a cat, and within days, I was worse than before. I am now 31, and my hands are peeling like anything, but when I wash a cat, my hands double in size. I went for an allergy test and found I was HIGHLY allergic to cats and a little to dogs. When I go to Turkey for Holiday, within 2 days, all excema has gone, as soon as I come back to UK, all is back again. So the cure for me is to go and live in Turkey because ... 1. Their water is full of minerals in the shower etc ... and 2. There is SUN, not found in the UK. so I went to live there for 2 years, and never had excema again. PS while in Turkey, I found a cat without a home. Me being very soft, took the cat in, and it had babies totalling 6. But this never effected me while in Turkey, came back to the UK and within 3 days, all flared up again. PS. Im going back to live in Turkey very shortly for ever, I have found my cure (No animals and sun). Good luck everyone, I know how you all feel.
| By Linda M on Monday, November 10, 2008 - 12:00 am: |
We bought a standard poodle thinking it would be the best choice for my son and I who are both allergic to cats, dogs, horses etc. We had to return the pup 5 days later as my son was allergic to the pup. I couldnt believe he had taken a reaction to a poodle and wished I had taken him to the breeder before we bought the dog. Special mention to Denise Twase (Aberdeenshire) who was the breeder. She dealt with the the situation so well as I felt like Mrs Timewaster...we were all very sad! So no dog,I think is allergy free.
| By Rockangel17 on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 03:43 am: |
I am allergic to dogs and I have eczema(I am 17 years old) but I love dogs so much that now i am on a hunt to find a cure or miducine that will prevent me from feeling the side effects of touching and playing with a dog. I just think if we all put in an effort to actaully sreach and look for ways to help us be happy with our pets without consequence I know we will find the solution.
| By akasinger on Sunday, December 16, 2007 - 06:15 pm: |
My 4 year old son is allergic to the dog's saliva..he has had 2 episodes where his bottom and lower lip swelled up because of being licked by a family member's dog..he also itches all over his body when around them and sneezes as well as rubbing his eyes to death..so sad..because he loves animals and doesn't understand why we won't let him get around the dogs anymore..cool water and benadryl seem to help, but I was wondering if there was anything from like the health food store that might help with this? Thanks for your help!
| By Gina on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 02:26 pm: |
Hi Emsie
From my knowledge a bischon frise is a good choice. Apart from being an excellent family pet I have not know any asthma, allergy prone (including dogs) person/child have a problem with this breed. That aside they are lovely good natured dogs.
Good luck
| By Emsie67 on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 12:29 pm: |
I am an asthma, hayfever and eczema sufferer and looking towards buying a puppy. Not sure whether to get a Cocker spaniel, Cockerpoodle or Bichon Frise? Anyone any ideas? Also does it matter whether you get a male or female in regards to my medical symptoms?
| By Mic on Wednesday, February 07, 2007 - 04:54 pm: |
hello there, i like others would rather itch to death than get rid of my cats!! i am allergic to all animals but i just have to make sure that i dont touch my skin after i have stroked the cats or make sure they dont sit directly on my knee without me having trousers on or something in between. you get yourself into a rejime and i think its sad that people dont get animals as pets when their kids are allergic because as soomeone mentioned below you end up developing a tollerance to your own pets. the symptoms will not totally go away but as long as you keep on top of the cleaning and hoovering it is possible to live with animals when suffering from excema and allergies. i have had it all my life and my family have always had cats and dogs and i cherish the memories i have of them when i was a kid, even if i did have a scabby blotchy itchy face from them licking me!!!! i wouldnt have had it any other way!!!!
| By Az on Friday, November 24, 2006 - 04:40 pm: |
Hi Me,
I'm very allergic to Cats and, as so many of my family and friends have them, I take Antihystemines before I see any cat owners to combat the effects.
I'm on antihystemines anyway but I tend to take Piriton which I find much stronger than my usual dose, and that will usually help ease the allergic reaction.
Otherwise I just avoid cats like the plague they are...! :- P
My nan used to keep Cornish/Devon rexes, which have very short curly fur and don't malt so are great for cat mad allergics.
| By rajon2002_12 on Wednesday, August 09, 2006 - 12:59 am: |
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| By LucyJ on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 04:44 pm: |
to jllw,
i know it feels that you cant give your kids anything and you feel their missing out but i feel sitting down and explaining what they have really helps.Have you tryed contacting the National eczema society?they've got a great school packthat gives a different approach to learning about eczema and passing it around members of the family makes them understand too!Your children don't have to have a dog what about a stick insect or a fish or even a lizard?
| By jllw on Wednesday, July 05, 2006 - 07:33 am: |
hi lucyj
thanks for your advice,i must admit i was thinking about that also,it is such a big decision and the chances are they will be allegic to it anyway its just so hard when everyday they keep asking and its yet another thing they have to miss out on.but its for the best i know wel have to think about something else to keep them occupied.thanks again.hope yours sons ok.take carex
| By LucyJ on Tuesday, July 04, 2006 - 07:01 pm: |
To jllw, has any doc told you that when your child has a allergy to dogs and cats its the "Dander" their allergic too not the hair.The dander is the fine dust on the skin.This is what we were told as my son has severe eczema and many allergies.My advice would be to get your children to have a test done to see how allergic they are to cats and dogs as if they have eczema then they probaly are allergic to dogs and cats.x
| By jllw on Monday, July 03, 2006 - 02:49 pm: |
hi
has anyone heard of a dog called a cockapoo?or a labradoodle? i know this sounds like a joke but it is true,my children have been longing for a dog for years but both have eczema and astmah and someone told me about these dogs the labradoodle is a cross between a labrador and a poodle and the cockapoo a cross between cocker spaniel and a poodle apparantly they dont shed hair!so are ideal for allergy sufferers we are looking into it at the moment but am terrified we get one and find one of the children or both are allergic to it as i have been reading on this forum about the saliva which is something i have never even thought about.i would be grateful for any advice
thanks a lot
| By Penelope on Tuesday, May 02, 2006 - 03:43 pm: |
We just purchased a Bichon. My son who is 2 1/2 is allergic to the dogs saliva. When the dog, Quiche, licks him he breaks out in hives all over his face and his eyes swell. I hate it. We are just going to have to return the dog. I cant have my son suffer. I have to give him Benedryl everytime it happens. We got her on Sunday and I will be returning her today.
He does not have the same reaction to cats. Although cats dont lick like dogs do.
I called the allergist yesterday and they said that they usually dont start giving allergy shots until they are 5 years old. I really would rather keep him away from things that he is allergic to rather him go through allergy shots.
| By Teresa on Wednesday, November 02, 2005 - 12:10 pm: |
My daughter is two and she is really allergic to dogs but not our cat. We have found that it is the dogs saliva not hair that gives her hives and her face/ hands swell up like a balloon. Maybe she's allergic to cat saliva - fortunately our cat doesnt lick so we have had no experience of this.
If we flush her skin immediately with cool water this helps a little.
We had to ask someone to look after our dog permanently.
At least this is only one of her ezcema triggers that we can control!
| By beth on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 04:34 pm: |
What do other people think of veternarians and there jobs that they are doing?
| By me on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 04:10 pm: |
hey
im allergic to cats and i have severe eczema, what can i use to stop this?
ne ideas?
| By Cora on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 - 05:16 pm: |
Linds, there's no such thing as a hypogenic cat unless you are willing to spend $3000 for a genectically engineered hypoallergenic cat which will be available by next year. The amount of allergens a cat produces varies from cat to cat. I have 4 cats, 3 DSH's and 1 Bengal. I am very allergic to 2 longer fured cats who has more dander buildup than the other 2. The allergies has gotten better ever since we switched to premium cat foods. I am not allergic to the Bengal at all. Her fur is more like a pelt. My 2 year old son, who has severe eczema, is mildly allergic to cats like me, and is not allergic to the Bengal at all. We have build up an immunity to our cats, so the allergies are not bad at all. I dread to say my son is still very allergic to dog saliva except for the Poodle breed. He breaks out in hives all over his head and face. When he was under a year old, he developed hives to from contacting cat fur. Benadryl took care of it but I was worried about long term med use. I then purchased a Dyson vacuumer and his hives have dramatically decreased to almost nil. This site offers good info:
http://www.cat-world.com.au/Hypoallergenic.htm
| By Linds on Tuesday, December 21, 2004 - 02:42 pm: |
What sort of cat would be best to get if i have eczema? I have heard short haired, such as Siamese. Has anyone got any recommendations?
| By ruth on Saturday, December 18, 2004 - 02:00 pm: |
Phoebe - our daughter has had a similar reaction to dogs - we have had 3 dogs of different breeds in the past and she hasn't really reacted badly at all to them - just a bit itchy. Yet - when i take her around to my friend's place who has a big Gordon setter dog who jumps all over you - she rapidly breaks out in hives all over where the dog has made contact with her. I think that she is actually reacting to something in the dogs saliva rather than its hair - as it tends to drool and snuffle quite a bit and she now avoids patting it because of this problem. I have to make sure that I either give her antihistamines prior to visiting or we take them with us as her face and skin just swell up terribly.
| By Phoebe on Saturday, December 18, 2004 - 12:10 am: |
I think the stuff is called Allerpet, but I can't swear to it.
I have two dogs and I'd rather itch to death than not have a dog or cat in my life. It can actually vary from breed to breed with me. I have Chinese Shar-Pei (the wrinkly dogs) and they don't bother me - one of mine sleeps on the bed. No reaction at all when going almost daily to my friend who breeds them and has about 12 of them. I've even stopped for a fortnight and looked after them for her with no noticable difference in how my skin is then or for months after. But if I visit a friend who has two German Shepherd Dogs, I last about 5 minutes before my eyes and nose are running, I start sneezing and wheezing and have to head for the door. And that's no exaggeration.
| By Mary S on Saturday, July 13, 2002 - 01:06 am: |
I am allergic to dogs and i have 3, the eldest one is l7 years old. I love them dearly and they are a source of joy to me when i am depressed with Eczema> I agree with Nessa that getting rid of the pets will not get rid of the eczema as there are so many other allergies to consider and most of my friends have animals so do I stay away from them also.
| By Jacinta on Friday, July 12, 2002 - 11:14 pm: |
There is a lotion you can buy over the counter from Lloyds Chemist which you rub into dogs/cats coats which supposedly removes the dander - of course I can't remember what it's called now (!) but I'm sure they'd know what was meant
| By Gaz on Thursday, June 27, 2002 - 09:46 pm: |
Dogs, yes, my nan has one which has a skin complaint, meaning it makes even more dander than a normal dog! I am terribly allergic to that dog, at christmas I spent the day at my nan's house and ended up in hospital with chronic asthma! So a treatment for pets to stop them causing allergies would be great. Shame they couldn't create something similiar for House Dust Mites!
| By sheri on Thursday, June 27, 2002 - 06:40 am: |
I heard on the news one day that scientists have just came out with a new drug to take the dander out of cats, so people will not be allergic to them. You take your cat to the vet and he does this proceedure. It does not hurt the cat at all and there is absolutely no side effects either. This drug is just waiting to be FDA approved. I hope that it will be out by next year. I would check with your local veternarians, cuz I think they would know more about it. By the way, I'm also allergic to cats & dogs. It seems like I cough more around dogs than I do with cats. But that's okay cuz I'm more of a cat lover anyway. I just couldn't see myself out walking a dog 2 or 3 times a day. Plus getting up early in the morning as well to walk it. I see my 84yr. old neighbor walking her dog every day, even when it's raining and snowing or blazing hot outside. I just don't think I could do that. Cats are so much easier to take care of. I sure can't wait until this drug is available to us cat lovers.
| By nessa on Thursday, March 21, 2002 - 12:40 pm: |
the two main things that cause a pet alergy are the dander and the saliva, not necessarily the hair, as we tend to think. my understanding is that the hair/fur is what actually contains and carries the dander and saliva.
i've just had a blood test back that says that i am severely alergic to my two cats, but i just can't bear to get rid of them. (it would break my heart!) but as i'm severely alergic to dust mites too, and mildly alergic to many foods and dogs, i'm just not convinced that getting rid of my pets will get rid of my eczema. . . and i'll be a lot more unhappy for doing it, without the desired result (not eczema).
:-(
| By Kez on Monday, March 11, 2002 - 04:23 pm: |
I suspect its the dog, as my son cannot visit friends who has dogs or used to , as it causes no end of distress and discomfort for him-even if the dog USED to live there.(the dander stays in the carpet for a long, long time). Good Luck
| By Anonymous on Thursday, March 07, 2002 - 10:07 pm: |
I have a daughter with eczema (16 months old). Granny has a spaniel which does not shed hair, I thought my daughter was fairly tolerant of the dog,until this weekend when the dog licked her face. Her face went very red and blotchy and her eyes appeared to be swollen, this lasted all day.
Can the saliva have such an effect? or is the dog a 'red herring'?