allergies

[b-baby80]

Originally Posted by MichaelTX
b-baby are you looking for a large dog or a small dog?
larger dog breed look at the boder collies
and for smaller look at chiuauas or japanese crested or a poodle all f them are normally allergy friendly dogs.
Mike
To me it doesn't really matter little or big.For use though i'm not sure border collies or poodles would work.We had a friend who had a collie and my son was mildly allergic to her.As for the poodle i don't know.In general their a good dog for people with dander allergies.Since they don't shed.Thats why they have to be groomed often.For my son shedding wasn't the issue.Since it's their saliva he's allergic to.I think i'm going to get in with one of the rescues.That way we can try some out until we find the right fit.
As i said we've only had two dogs he wasn't allergic to.The pit and a little chihuahua/beagle/basset hound mix,The mix had cancer and we had to have her put to sleep.
O.K. i'm done hijacking this thread LOL!

 

[michaeltx]

thats a strang allergy.
Mike

 

[b-baby80]

Originally Posted by MichaelTX
thats a strang allergy.
Mike
Actually no.It's very common.People just assume it's the dander.When i was realizing my sons saliva allergy.I thought it was weird until i researched it more.Actually almost all allergies are to a certain proteins.Including peanuts,eggs etc....
Here's a good link to one place.
http://www.theallergyauthority.com/a...-allergies.asp
"Cat Allergy: Patients allergic to cats are allergic to the cat's saliva. However, typical allergic symptoms are not as a result of coming in direct contact with the cat's saliva. Instead, when the cat grooms itself by licking its fur and skin, it deposits its saliva on the fur. The saliva dries, leaving behind the protein antigen that is the source of allergy to cats. These allergens (cat saliva antigens) are very lightweight and are easily aerosolized. Once airborne, the antigen can spread to clothes, furniture, carpeting, or any other household item."
Dog Allergy: Patients allergic to dogs are allergic to the dog's saliva. As with cats, dogs groom themselves by licking their fur and skin, depositing dog saliva antigens that also become airborne when dry, and spread to clothes, furniture, carpeting, etc. Allergy to dogs is not as problematic as allergy to cats, primarily because:
* Dogs are usually kept outside.
* Dogs are kept outside of bedrooms.
* Dogs are washed regularly.

 

[coral keeper]

I have allergies to EVERYTHING except to some kinds of foods. JK!! Thank god I don't have allergies! I don't have allergies to ANYTHING.

 

[beth]

Originally Posted by MichaelTX
a teaspoon a day all year he said that each part of the year there is something else in bloom so the bees pick up that pollen I usually used it to swweten coffee instead of sugar and it worked great.
Mike
Did you find a local source for honey?

 

[brandon7491]

im 16 and i am allergic to dogs,mold,trees,grass,cats,dust,wood filings,all penicilins. i have to get shots every 4 days and i take alegraD daily

 

[beth]

I have food and drug allergies, however the reactions are not immediate. I haven't and don't want to take the skin tests. I know that unless you have an immediate allergic reaction, skin tests are a big waste of time and money. For allergic sensitivity that does not result in a severe or immediate reactions, I think the RAST tests are likely the best, or an avoidance diet. Skin tests will not detect reactions that do not occur immediately.
Allergy clinics push those skin tests, though, like drinking water.

 

[michaeltx]

Originally Posted by Beth
Did you find a local source for honey?
yeah I go to a farmers market close by here and find it. some krogers also carry local stuff,. so far I have lucked out and been able to find it just about every where I love at.
Mike

 

[lovethesea]

yep...thats what I did today. I bought our pumpkins some apple butter

some yukon golds and some local honey. We start tomorrow.

Thanks for the tip. It can't hurt!!!