Allergies to new puppy - suggestions?

[Anonymous]

First day with our mini goldendoodle puppy (f1b - goldendoodle crossed with a poodle), and our daughter has a runny nose and itchy swollen eyes, despite Claritin. If you or your family members have experienced this with a new puppy, did the allergic reaction diminish over time? Are there any tips or tricks that helped?

Thanks.

[Anonymous]

I say this as someone active in animal rescue. You are probably going to have to give up the dog. Better to do it now than when it is no longer a cute little puppy.

[Anonymous]

We have a fully hypo-allergenic pure breed. When I first got her, my asthma was slightly worse but improved over a week or too. I would be worried about the current symptoms your daughter is having. I’m sorry, this sounds like a tough situation. Most breeders require you return the dog to them if it’s not working out. Don’t give it to a rescue.

[Anonymous]

This isn’t going to work. Send puppy back.

[Anonymous]

DH is allergic to dogs (and from everything I’ve read, hypoallergenic isn’t a real thing). He gets allergy shots and has been completely fine but it takes a few months for them to work. Friends who had cats and then had a kid who’s allergic to everything also have the kid do shots. I think you have to take your kid to an allergist or re-home the dog.

[Anonymous]

We have allergies in our family and own the exact same dog without any problems.

But we are suffering A LOT these last three days due to seasonal allergies. You sure your daughter isn’t simply allergic to fall?

[Anonymous]

When did she start taking the Claritin. Was it in her system daily 3-4 days prior to getting the puppy?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have allergies in our family and own the exact same dog without any problems.

But we are suffering A LOT these last three days due to seasonal allergies. You sure your daughter isn’t simply allergic to fall?

Interesting thought... we were actually visiting relatives in another state and returned home the night before we picked up the puppy. She *does* have seasonal allergies (which is why we had the Claritin handy) - so it would be wonderful if it's just that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When did she start taking the Claritin. Was it in her system daily 3-4 days prior to getting the puppy?

Yes, she takes it on a regular basis.

[Anonymous]

Get rid of the dog. Dog allergies tend to get much worse the more you’re exposed. If the antihistamines aren’t helping that’s a pretty bad sign. The next step is allergy shots but a lot of docs recommend not having a dog in the home when you do them and there is no guarantee of them working. It can take a months to years for them to kick in. Prioritize your child and send the dog back.

[Anonymous]

I have asthma and severe allergies to animals. I got my Bulldog, and I could barely function with her in the house. I was 100% miserable. I started getting weekly allergy shots when she was a few months old, and I recovered completely.

It’s been 5 years now.

Only occasionally do I have days where I’m stuffy, puffy, and miserable. If you’re willing to go with shots, I highly recommend them. I obviously lived with my dog when I started my shots treatment.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I say this as someone active in animal rescue. You are probably going to have to give up the dog. Better to do it now than when it is no longer a cute little puppy.

I agree. I have allergies. I spent my childhood living with pets that made me feel sick because my parents didn’t care about my allergies. There’s nothing you can do. Get the puppy away.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have allergies in our family and own the exact same dog without any problems.

But we are suffering A LOT these last three days due to seasonal allergies. You sure your daughter isn’t simply allergic to fall?

Interesting thought... we were actually visiting relatives in another state and returned home the night before we picked up the puppy. She *does* have seasonal allergies (which is why we had the Claritin handy) - so it would be wonderful if it's just that.

OK you’re not being fair to your child. Someone who has seasonal allergies often has worse allergies of dogs around because if the dog brings in the seasonal allergies. So she might be allergic to the dog, or she might have worse allergies because the dog gets seasonal allergies on the dog and brings them into the house. Please prioritize your child’s help over your desire to have a dog.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have asthma and severe allergies to animals. I got my Bulldog, and I could barely function with her in the house. I was 100% miserable. I started getting weekly allergy shots when she was a few months old, and I recovered completely.

It’s been 5 years now.

Only occasionally do I have days where I’m stuffy, puffy, and miserable. If you’re willing to go with shots, I highly recommend them. I obviously lived with my dog when I started my shots treatment.

Good luck!

This is not something she should force her daughter to do!

Taking shots all the time sounds miserable. I’m sorry, I love animals, but you have to put your children first! OP just got the dog! You need to take it back immediately. Do not wait until it’s bonded to you. Don’t ask your daughter to try to deal with her allergies, and definitely do not make her the bad guy. The puppy is not going to work out for your family. The end. Be the adult.

[Anonymous]

How is this even a question? The dog is new. Your daughter is here to stay. Please pick your child first. I could understand if it's a family dog that you've had for years, but this one is really a no brainer.

FWIW, I have a child with dog allergy. The allergy shots hasn't help and he's had it for 3 years.