Allergies get worse with dogs’ age. Brownie is 6 months old. Every time I come in contact with her, the area of my skin that touches her breaks out in hives. Plus, I’m now wheezing.
I don’t plan on telling my stepdaughter. She’s the dog’s mommy. My stepdaughter lives with us. But I’m nervous about what will happen when Brownie is an adult.
I currently take a 24 hr allergy pill, Zyrtec. Plus every night I take Singulair, which treats both allergies and asthma. And, every morning I take Flonase, which also treats allergies. That’s 3 allergy meds. I don’t know what more I can do.
You should reconsider telling your step daughter about your allergies, If your step daughter respect you, she would understand the situation. I’m sorry this not what you would want to hear.
I agree with air particle I think your health really has to come first and not your step daughter’s feelings in relation to the dog it really might be necessary for you to figure out a different situation for yourself and for your health
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It’s just that we’ve had her over a month now and I don’t want her to go back to the family we got her from. They’re currently in the process of losing their home, I’m not sure what to do.
Plus, I agreed to get this dog so I feel like I need to make it work. And I like her, and love her, and don’t want her to be homeless
There are definitely Solutions maybe they’re not immediate ones but if you took 6 months to look for a good home I’m sure you can find one while you suffered in the meantime because how serious it is that you’re having allergic responses if I was having a skin response to touching an animal in my house I’d be very upset
Can you find the dog possible new home within a loving family, you weren’t aware that you would be allergic to this dog and that alone relieve of your promise.
@FreeLunch@Airparticle I’m not allergic to my little Shih Tzu so I’m not sure my stepdaughter would understand me being allergic to her dog. I’m trying really hard to bond with my stepdaughter right now and don’t want anything to get in the way of that. I’ll talk to my husband. He’s seen the rashes
You could try bathing the dog in special allergy sensitive shampoo regularly, and there is a special dog chow that can decrease dander creation. Also brush the dog regularly. But all that is expensive and adds up. I forget the breed of your new dog, but it’s probably more of a shedder. Shitz tzu are low shedders I know. It’s probably just not the right dog for your home. You could try to find another low shedder dog and find the other dog a new home. Generally people are understanding about rehoming for allergy reasons. Putting up with rashes and breathing issues for ten plus years just isn’t practical.
I’m sorry @LilyoftheValley but it’s not practical or healthy to live with a dog that causes severe allergies to you.
The best thing you can do is try to find him/her a good home.
Puppies usually have no problems getting adopted right away from a shelter.