Cf and Dogs

[emilyspeanut]

My son is 7 and was diagnosed in November. He was tested for allergies to dogs and they all came back negative. The doctor said that as long as we keep them cut down and clean it is no big issue right now. We have taken some steps like we are keeping the dogs in the kitchen and they are shaved down and they also recieve a bath every 2 weeks with a special shampoo. What more can i do?? I should also add the Eric found the one dog when he was 2 and he believes that this is his dog and loves him so much. I am so confused!! Ideas??

 

[emilyspeanut]

My son is 7 and was diagnosed in November. He was tested for allergies to dogs and they all came back negative. The doctor said that as long as we keep them cut down and clean it is no big issue right now. We have taken some steps like we are keeping the dogs in the kitchen and they are shaved down and they also recieve a bath every 2 weeks with a special shampoo. What more can i do?? I should also add the Eric found the one dog when he was 2 and he believes that this is his dog and loves him so much. I am so confused!! Ideas??

 

[emilyspeanut]

My son is 7 and was diagnosed in November. He was tested for allergies to dogs and they all came back negative. The doctor said that as long as we keep them cut down and clean it is no big issue right now. We have taken some steps like we are keeping the dogs in the kitchen and they are shaved down and they also recieve a bath every 2 weeks with a special shampoo. What more can i do?? I should also add the Eric found the one dog when he was 2 and he believes that this is his dog and loves him so much. I am so confused!! Ideas??

 

[emilyspeanut]

My son is 7 and was diagnosed in November. He was tested for allergies to dogs and they all came back negative. The doctor said that as long as we keep them cut down and clean it is no big issue right now. We have taken some steps like we are keeping the dogs in the kitchen and they are shaved down and they also recieve a bath every 2 weeks with a special shampoo. What more can i do?? I should also add the Eric found the one dog when he was 2 and he believes that this is his dog and loves him so much. I am so confused!! Ideas??

 

[emilyspeanut]

My son is 7 and was diagnosed in November. He was tested for allergies to dogs and they all came back negative. The doctor said that as long as we keep them cut down and clean it is no big issue right now. We have taken some steps like we are keeping the dogs in the kitchen and they are shaved down and they also recieve a bath every 2 weeks with a special shampoo. What more can i do?? I should also add the Eric found the one dog when he was 2 and he believes that this is his dog and loves him so much. I am so confused!! Ideas??

 

[Melissa75]

My 2 cents is that you are doing everything right with the dogs, especially since your son is not even allergic from the IGE standpoint. If you want more ideas on how to reduce respiratory/sinus irritants in your home, you might check the asthma, allergies and green sections of the forums. There is lots of info on unscented detergents, cleaning green, dust covers for bedding, air filters...etc.

 

[Melissa75]

My 2 cents is that you are doing everything right with the dogs, especially since your son is not even allergic from the IGE standpoint. If you want more ideas on how to reduce respiratory/sinus irritants in your home, you might check the asthma, allergies and green sections of the forums. There is lots of info on unscented detergents, cleaning green, dust covers for bedding, air filters...etc.

 

[Melissa75]

My 2 cents is that you are doing everything right with the dogs, especially since your son is not even allergic from the IGE standpoint. If you want more ideas on how to reduce respiratory/sinus irritants in your home, you might check the asthma, allergies and green sections of the forums. There is lots of info on unscented detergents, cleaning green, dust covers for bedding, air filters...etc.

 

[Melissa75]

My 2 cents is that you are doing everything right with the dogs, especially since your son is not even allergic from the IGE standpoint. If you want more ideas on how to reduce respiratory/sinus irritants in your home, you might check the asthma, allergies and green sections of the forums. There is lots of info on unscented detergents, cleaning green, dust covers for bedding, air filters...etc.

 

[Melissa75]

My 2 cents is that you are doing everything right with the dogs, especially since your son is not even allergic from the IGE standpoint. If you want more ideas on how to reduce respiratory/sinus irritants in your home, you might check the asthma, allergies and green sections of the forums. There is lots of info on unscented detergents, cleaning green, dust covers for bedding, air filters...etc.

 

[JORDYSMOM]

It has been our experience that the love & companionship provided to Jordan by our animals is priceless. When Jordan was in the hospital for his spine surgery, my husband drove them to the hospital so that Jordan could be wheeled outside to visit them. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> He missed them, and this really boosted his spritis.

If your child is not allergic, I wouldn't worry about it at all. An animal is a great way to teach a kid responsibility. Walking the dogs is exercise, which is something very important to anyone's health, but especially those with CF.

Our kids have to give up play time to treatments & hospital stays. They need the everyday normal kid things like having a dog.

Stacey

 

[JORDYSMOM]

It has been our experience that the love & companionship provided to Jordan by our animals is priceless. When Jordan was in the hospital for his spine surgery, my husband drove them to the hospital so that Jordan could be wheeled outside to visit them. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> He missed them, and this really boosted his spritis.

If your child is not allergic, I wouldn't worry about it at all. An animal is a great way to teach a kid responsibility. Walking the dogs is exercise, which is something very important to anyone's health, but especially those with CF.

Our kids have to give up play time to treatments & hospital stays. They need the everyday normal kid things like having a dog.

Stacey

 

[JORDYSMOM]

It has been our experience that the love & companionship provided to Jordan by our animals is priceless. When Jordan was in the hospital for his spine surgery, my husband drove them to the hospital so that Jordan could be wheeled outside to visit them. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> He missed them, and this really boosted his spritis.

If your child is not allergic, I wouldn't worry about it at all. An animal is a great way to teach a kid responsibility. Walking the dogs is exercise, which is something very important to anyone's health, but especially those with CF.

Our kids have to give up play time to treatments & hospital stays. They need the everyday normal kid things like having a dog.

Stacey

 

[JORDYSMOM]

It has been our experience that the love & companionship provided to Jordan by our animals is priceless. When Jordan was in the hospital for his spine surgery, my husband drove them to the hospital so that Jordan could be wheeled outside to visit them. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> He missed them, and this really boosted his spritis.

If your child is not allergic, I wouldn't worry about it at all. An animal is a great way to teach a kid responsibility. Walking the dogs is exercise, which is something very important to anyone's health, but especially those with CF.

Our kids have to give up play time to treatments & hospital stays. They need the everyday normal kid things like having a dog.

Stacey

 

[JORDYSMOM]

It has been our experience that the love & companionship provided to Jordan by our animals is priceless. When Jordan was in the hospital for his spine surgery, my husband drove them to the hospital so that Jordan could be wheeled outside to visit them. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> He missed them, and this really boosted his spritis.
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<br />If your child is not allergic, I wouldn't worry about it at all. An animal is a great way to teach a kid responsibility. Walking the dogs is exercise, which is something very important to anyone's health, but especially those with CF.
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<br />Our kids have to give up play time to treatments & hospital stays. They need the everyday normal kid things like having a dog.
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<br />Stacey

 

[NYCLawGirl]

If you son isn't allergic to dogs, then really your only worry should be dust and other incidental issues that can come along with pets and it sounds like you're combating that well by keeping the dogs clean and well-groomed. I had a dog and a cat growing up and also rode horses daily, and I was healthier back then than I have been since I stopped riding and moved away from my animals to go to college! Animals aren't inherently dangerous to CFers, and like so many people have mentioned, they provide awesome companionship and love. Speaking as a CFer, I personally feel like if the dogs aren't a threat to your son from an allergy standpoint then the emotional effects of losing the dog "because of CF" would outweigh the possible dust issues.

Have you considered a HEPA air filter for your son's room and or any carpeted areas of the house? They can really help with reducing the allergens in the air and might also give you some much-needed peace of mind.

 

[NYCLawGirl]

If you son isn't allergic to dogs, then really your only worry should be dust and other incidental issues that can come along with pets and it sounds like you're combating that well by keeping the dogs clean and well-groomed. I had a dog and a cat growing up and also rode horses daily, and I was healthier back then than I have been since I stopped riding and moved away from my animals to go to college! Animals aren't inherently dangerous to CFers, and like so many people have mentioned, they provide awesome companionship and love. Speaking as a CFer, I personally feel like if the dogs aren't a threat to your son from an allergy standpoint then the emotional effects of losing the dog "because of CF" would outweigh the possible dust issues.

Have you considered a HEPA air filter for your son's room and or any carpeted areas of the house? They can really help with reducing the allergens in the air and might also give you some much-needed peace of mind.

 

[NYCLawGirl]

If you son isn't allergic to dogs, then really your only worry should be dust and other incidental issues that can come along with pets and it sounds like you're combating that well by keeping the dogs clean and well-groomed. I had a dog and a cat growing up and also rode horses daily, and I was healthier back then than I have been since I stopped riding and moved away from my animals to go to college! Animals aren't inherently dangerous to CFers, and like so many people have mentioned, they provide awesome companionship and love. Speaking as a CFer, I personally feel like if the dogs aren't a threat to your son from an allergy standpoint then the emotional effects of losing the dog "because of CF" would outweigh the possible dust issues.

Have you considered a HEPA air filter for your son's room and or any carpeted areas of the house? They can really help with reducing the allergens in the air and might also give you some much-needed peace of mind.

 

[NYCLawGirl]

If you son isn't allergic to dogs, then really your only worry should be dust and other incidental issues that can come along with pets and it sounds like you're combating that well by keeping the dogs clean and well-groomed. I had a dog and a cat growing up and also rode horses daily, and I was healthier back then than I have been since I stopped riding and moved away from my animals to go to college! Animals aren't inherently dangerous to CFers, and like so many people have mentioned, they provide awesome companionship and love. Speaking as a CFer, I personally feel like if the dogs aren't a threat to your son from an allergy standpoint then the emotional effects of losing the dog "because of CF" would outweigh the possible dust issues.

Have you considered a HEPA air filter for your son's room and or any carpeted areas of the house? They can really help with reducing the allergens in the air and might also give you some much-needed peace of mind.

 

[NYCLawGirl]

If you son isn't allergic to dogs, then really your only worry should be dust and other incidental issues that can come along with pets and it sounds like you're combating that well by keeping the dogs clean and well-groomed. I had a dog and a cat growing up and also rode horses daily, and I was healthier back then than I have been since I stopped riding and moved away from my animals to go to college! Animals aren't inherently dangerous to CFers, and like so many people have mentioned, they provide awesome companionship and love. Speaking as a CFer, I personally feel like if the dogs aren't a threat to your son from an allergy standpoint then the emotional effects of losing the dog "because of CF" would outweigh the possible dust issues.
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<br />Have you considered a HEPA air filter for your son's room and or any carpeted areas of the house? They can really help with reducing the allergens in the air and might also give you some much-needed peace of mind.