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Allergies and intolerances

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could i get him re tested?

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cheeryface · 16/05/2007 11:38

about 4 years ago ds2 tested positive to animal dander.

we would so so love to get a dog and i have looked into which are the least allergenic.

it could be that ds2 has grown out of the allergy. he hasn't reacted to my friends dog, but, i am worried that living with one might be a different story.

would my gp arrange another test if i were to ask???

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cheeryface · 16/05/2007 11:54

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purpleduck · 16/05/2007 12:46

Hi - My son is allergic to peanuts and I got him retested (sadly, he is still allergic . We were seeing a consultant for another issue, and she sorted it out for me. It was MUCH quicker to do it that way as well!!! But I do know you can go through your GP, as when I was looking into it, the allergy clinic said that that is what I would have to do. He was also allergic to cats, and after some homeopathic treatment (for hayfever!) he stopped being allergic. I know he didn't just grow out of it because it changed too fast iyswim. Also, we have a greyhound, and she hardly sheds at all. I have a friend who reacts to fluffy dogs, but does not react to my greyhound. My mother in law reacts to other dogs and is ok with mine. Hope that helps!

purpleduck · 16/05/2007 12:46

Hi - My son is allergic to peanuts and I got him retested (sadly, he is still allergic ). We were seeing a consultant for another issue, and she sorted it out for me. It was MUCH quicker to do it that way as well!!! But I do know you can go through your GP, as when I was looking into it, the allergy clinic said that that is what I would have to do. He was also allergic to cats, and after some homeopathic treatment (for hayfever!) he stopped being allergic. I know he didn't just grow out of it because it changed too fast iyswim. Also, we have a greyhound, and she hardly sheds at all. I have a friend who reacts to fluffy dogs, but does not react to my greyhound. My mother in law reacts to other dogs and is ok with mine. Hope that helps!

purpleduck · 16/05/2007 12:47

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cheeryface · 16/05/2007 12:56

thanx purpleduck

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tkband3 · 16/05/2007 13:55

Don't know if this will be helpful, but we have a yorkshire terrier and my friend who is allergic to dogs is fine with him. I think it's because he has hair rather than fur - no moulting which is a big bonus with or without allergies . You just have to get their hair cut every so often. It's definitely not the type of dog I thought we'd end up with (always imagined a heinz 57 kind) but we adopted him from a friend and he's lovely - fab with the DCs and not yappy at all. And doesn't need that much walking so not so much pressure to go out in all weathers if you're not that way inclined .

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cheeryface · 16/05/2007 16:01

thanx, i would consider a yorkie. i am just worried that we might get one and have to have the heartbreak of re homing if he reacted to it.

if he tested negative then at least i'd know we were in with a good chance!

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purpleduck · 16/05/2007 16:10

If you have a friend who has a yorkie or whatever (poodles are also supposed to be good for allergy sufferers-)offer to have it while they are on holiday, or away for the weekend - get a "taster session". Although, dogs are like kids -other peoples are ok, but yours are always more lovable!!

tkband3 · 16/05/2007 20:11

Where are you? I'm in North London, so if you're near, you're welcome to visit to see how he gets on!

tatt · 16/05/2007 21:46

How old is he and what sort of test did he have? Your gp can do a blood test and send it off to a laboratory. Costs less than £10 but some don't like spending that and some don't realise they can do it.

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cheeryface · 17/05/2007 13:17

thanx tkband3 but i live near Manchester!

Tatt, he had a blood test but that was a few years ago.
he was obviously allergic anyway as whenever he went near next doors german shepherd he came out in a nettle rash.

since that though he has stroked other dogs and no rash but i am worried as it might be different when actually living with a dog iyswim and he also has mild asthma.

would not want to make him ill but i know we would all really benefit from a dog otherwise.

as far as i can gather, poodles, yorkies, bichons and schnauzers have less dander.

would anyone just chance it??

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tatt · 18/05/2007 14:14

If you get a rescue dog from the RSPCA and it doesn't work out they will take the dog back again. They are very strict about someone being home in the day though.

I wouldn't risk buying one other than from the RSPCA without either a repeat test or a trial in your home. Could you mind someone's dog for them for a weekend? It does sound as if your son might be OK now.

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