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They can have allergies just like people. Sometimes it’s seasonal and there isn’t anything you can do, but get her a cortisone shot and antihistamine pills. You can talk to your vet about other treatments.

If she is allergic to something specific – like food or perfumes – then remove the allergen. Don’t let her eat things she is allergic too, whatever. Talk to your vet. You treat allergies in dogs just like you do in people – find out what they are allergic to, remove the allergen if you can, if not, treat the symptoms.

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They will do blood testing I’m sure, and they will want to do a fecal test too. All of this is very expensive! When my German Shepard had stomach problems, they did blood testing and fecal testing, as well as an x-ray. All of that costs us $380.00 approx. Most of vets are very understanding financially, and they are just glad that you are trying to take care of your dog, so ask them if you can pay half now and the other half in a week or two. My vet office did that for me. Oh and my dog had nothing wrong with him, apparently he just had an upset stomach after all that.

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Most dog allergies are food allergies. How long have you had his food changed? It takes up to 6 weeks to see results. There is also more factors to it, besides eliminating corn. You want to make sure to completely change the first two ingredients of the old food. Also, try bathing him in hydrocortisone shampoo, you leave it on for 10 minutes and it provides temporary relief. Also, just like humans, smoke, dander and dust can irritate their allergies as well. I have a pug mix, and I had the same problems at first, but now it seems to be under control. Also, just a little tip, their ears are prone to get infected easily as well. Good luck to you and your little puggers!

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Well no dog will be hypoallergenic (despite the outrageous claims made by many people), but some people have better luck with certain breeds.

Allergy “friendly” dogs are those that don’t have very much dander. Some people will tell you that dogs that shed very little are the low dander breeds, but Chihuahuas shed a TON but they’re low dander. My fiance has two, they don’t bother my allergies as long as I don’t touch my face to them while cuddling)

These breeds are considered “low dander.” The dander is what causes allergies, not the fur.

Airedale
Australian Terrier
Bichon Frise
Bouvier des Flandres
Cairn Terrier
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Water Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
Maltese
Miniature Schnauzer
Norfolk Terrier
Norwich Terrier
Poodle (all types)
Portuguese Water Dog
Puli
Schnauzer
Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Xoloitzcuintli
Yorkshire Terrier

Some people are only allergic to SOME breeds of dog (my mom can’t be around German Shepherd at ALL of she breaks out in hives). I suggest researching the breeds on the list above to find out what their personalities are like. Once you’ve narrowed it down to some you would be interested in owning, call some reputable breeders near you and ask if your mom can spend some time with their dogs. If she’s allergic to the breed, I’m sure she’ll find out shortly thereafter.

As far as good with other pets goes, you want to avoid terriers. It is true, like you said, that the animals behavior is how they’re raised… But terriers were bred to instinctively hunt small animals. My mom has a Yorkie/Maltese mix and he chases down our cat and chews on her… It’s not aggressive… But it isn’t pleasant either.

Of the breeds above, the ones that have a reputation for being good with other pets (as far as I’m aware, others may be good too) are as follows:
Bichon Frise
Chihuahua
Italian Greyhound
Maltese
Poodle

Check this out, you can figure out a good breed for your family… It includes pet friendly and better for allergy sufferers.

Good luck! Let us know what you decide!

And just so you are aware, dogs that are mixed with poodle and something else, like a labXpoodle mix, are not always good for allergy sufferers. Like ALL inherited traits, the amount of dander produced can be from the labrador parent OR the poodle parent. There are some “labradoodles” out there causing intense allergies… JUST like a lab. Mix breed dogs can inherit ANY trait of EITHER parent.

If you get a mix, try to find a mix of two or more of the dogs listed above. If mom has low dander, and dad has low dander… Kid will have low dander. A lot of the smaller breeds listed above are frequently found in shelters… Even mixed together! So you should have a good chance of being able to save a life if you choose to do so.

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Your greatest indicator will be your family history. Now, I’ve been told that children outgrow allergies, and then I’ve been told that allergies can worsen over time. Here’s my experience.

My aunt and great aunt both have severe hay fever (pollen bloom allergies), and when I was tested at about 14, it turns out my allergies were MAJORLY grasses, some trees, and some molds.

Recently, I went and had another test done. I’m 26. I have even more severe grass allergies than before, but my molds and trees have gone down a little. I used to also have a mild allergy to cats, but that’s gotten even more mild. Here’s the part where I started to get a little choked up. My doctor told me I’m starting to develop an allergy to dogs. I about lost it in the clinic, because I love dogs so much, but fortunately, it’s very mild and doesn’t affect me too bad.

So apparently it IS possible to develop an allergy to dogs, but a GREAT suggestion is to look for a dog with minimal dander. Golden Retriever? Yorkie? Shih Tzu? Pomeranian? All BAAAD choices. I’d stick with something hypo-allergenic like a pug, dachsund, beagle, or short haired chihuahua.

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