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New puppy...

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Doggynono · 31/12/2025 10:20

I am not a dog person never have been...DP loves dogs all four kids love dogs. I am allergic to dogs some I can tolerate. Anyway they all went on and on DP told me for the kids childhood we should get them a dog I caved. He promised he would do everything with the dog. We got a 'hypoallergenic' breed I went and visited without taking antihistamine twice and all was fine. Anyway we're a week into having the new puppy and my allergies are flaring up. I just feel crap with them sore eyes, sneezing, a little bit wheezing thankfully no rashes. I'm trying not to be round her too much as I feel miserable have been taking 2 antihistamines a day but they aren't doing much. DP is raging at me he keeps throwing me dirty looks when I sneeze so there is no way I can say about Rehoming. He's also huffing about having to sleep downstairs with the dog while we crate train but again he was the one who wanted the dog not me. Plus I don't want to do that on the kids and dog.

any tips on what I can do here? Do hepa air purifiers work? I hoover, mop and damp wipe every day and she isn't allowed upstairs

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diddl · 06/01/2026 13:29

Op wouldn't have had to persevere if her husband hadn't bulldozed her & done some research about what type of dog might have been suitable!

Freda69 · 06/01/2026 13:29

There are other treatments for allergies, like nasal sprays (e.g. Flixonase). These have far fewer side effects and much more effective than antihistamines.
Just as an aside, at bedtime just put the puppy in the crate with a couple of biscuits. They learn to go through the night very quickly. Our dog has happily slept in his crate like that for >7 years.

NavyTurtle · 07/01/2026 11:24

Doggynono · 31/12/2025 10:35

DP bought the dog and has told me if we rehome I have to pay him back and I don't have that amount of money

You DP sounds like a complete C**t.

Hire4homes · 23/03/2026 10:00

You could try a Hepa air purifier before you buy and hire one for a week to see if it works - sorry for the shameless plug www.edgehire4homes.co.uk/product/medium-air-cleaner/

SooPanda · 23/03/2026 10:05

Doggynono · 31/12/2025 10:35

DP bought the dog and has told me if we rehome I have to pay him back and I don't have that amount of money

What the f*ck?!

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