CF and indoor pets...

soxfan · Dec 13, 2007

I have CF and I was told by someone (can't remember who)
that people with CF should not have indoor pets.
Is this true?
I am alergic to cats but I was thinking about getting a small dog that does not shed alot and has short hair.

But I don't wanna do so if it could cause me to get lung infections or anything.
Can someone "shed" some light on this for me? (hehee)

Thanks!

soxfan · Dec 13, 2007

I have CF and I was told by someone (can't remember who)
that people with CF should not have indoor pets.
Is this true?
I am alergic to cats but I was thinking about getting a small dog that does not shed alot and has short hair.

But I don't wanna do so if it could cause me to get lung infections or anything.
Can someone "shed" some light on this for me? (hehee)

Thanks!

soxfan · Dec 13, 2007

I have CF and I was told by someone (can't remember who)
that people with CF should not have indoor pets.
Is this true?
I am alergic to cats but I was thinking about getting a small dog that does not shed alot and has short hair.

But I don't wanna do so if it could cause me to get lung infections or anything.
Can someone "shed" some light on this for me? (hehee)

Thanks!

soxfan · Dec 13, 2007

I have CF and I was told by someone (can't remember who)
that people with CF should not have indoor pets.
Is this true?
I am alergic to cats but I was thinking about getting a small dog that does not shed alot and has short hair.

But I don't wanna do so if it could cause me to get lung infections or anything.
Can someone "shed" some light on this for me? (hehee)

Thanks!

soxfan · Dec 13, 2007

I have CF and I was told by someone (can't remember who)
that people with CF should not have indoor pets.
Is this true?
I am alergic to cats but I was thinking about getting a small dog that does not shed alot and has short hair.

But I don't wanna do so if it could cause me to get lung infections or anything.
Can someone "shed" some light on this for me? (hehee)

Thanks!

Ratatosk · Dec 13, 2007

Shouldn't be an issue unless you're allergic to dog or cat dander. We had a dog when DS was first diagnosed and my MIL who doesn't like pets asked the doctor -- feigned concern that we'd have to get rid of the dog. We got a younger dog earlier this summer. If anything, havinga dog is incentive for me to vacuum and sweep a little more often. Housework is NOT my thing.

Ratatosk · Dec 13, 2007

Shouldn't be an issue unless you're allergic to dog or cat dander. We had a dog when DS was first diagnosed and my MIL who doesn't like pets asked the doctor -- feigned concern that we'd have to get rid of the dog. We got a younger dog earlier this summer. If anything, havinga dog is incentive for me to vacuum and sweep a little more often. Housework is NOT my thing.

Ratatosk · Dec 13, 2007

Shouldn't be an issue unless you're allergic to dog or cat dander. We had a dog when DS was first diagnosed and my MIL who doesn't like pets asked the doctor -- feigned concern that we'd have to get rid of the dog. We got a younger dog earlier this summer. If anything, havinga dog is incentive for me to vacuum and sweep a little more often. Housework is NOT my thing.

Ratatosk · Dec 13, 2007

Shouldn't be an issue unless you're allergic to dog or cat dander. We had a dog when DS was first diagnosed and my MIL who doesn't like pets asked the doctor -- feigned concern that we'd have to get rid of the dog. We got a younger dog earlier this summer. If anything, havinga dog is incentive for me to vacuum and sweep a little more often. Housework is NOT my thing.

Ratatosk · Dec 13, 2007

Shouldn't be an issue unless you're allergic to dog or cat dander. We had a dog when DS was first diagnosed and my MIL who doesn't like pets asked the doctor -- feigned concern that we'd have to get rid of the dog. We got a younger dog earlier this summer. If anything, havinga dog is incentive for me to vacuum and sweep a little more often. Housework is NOT my thing.

JORDYSMOM · Dec 13, 2007

In our house, the dogs rule! Well, I guess it's a competition between them and the cats. LOL Seriously though, our animals bring us so much joy. Yes there is some hair and dust, but you breath that stuff just going outside. If you vacuum often, it shouldn't be a problem. The companionship that my son gets from our animals is sometimes his best medicine.

Stacey

JORDYSMOM · Dec 13, 2007

In our house, the dogs rule! Well, I guess it's a competition between them and the cats. LOL Seriously though, our animals bring us so much joy. Yes there is some hair and dust, but you breath that stuff just going outside. If you vacuum often, it shouldn't be a problem. The companionship that my son gets from our animals is sometimes his best medicine.

Stacey

JORDYSMOM · Dec 13, 2007

In our house, the dogs rule! Well, I guess it's a competition between them and the cats. LOL Seriously though, our animals bring us so much joy. Yes there is some hair and dust, but you breath that stuff just going outside. If you vacuum often, it shouldn't be a problem. The companionship that my son gets from our animals is sometimes his best medicine.

Stacey

JORDYSMOM · Dec 13, 2007

In our house, the dogs rule! Well, I guess it's a competition between them and the cats. LOL Seriously though, our animals bring us so much joy. Yes there is some hair and dust, but you breath that stuff just going outside. If you vacuum often, it shouldn't be a problem. The companionship that my son gets from our animals is sometimes his best medicine.

Stacey

JORDYSMOM · Dec 13, 2007

In our house, the dogs rule! Well, I guess it's a competition between them and the cats. LOL Seriously though, our animals bring us so much joy. Yes there is some hair and dust, but you breath that stuff just going outside. If you vacuum often, it shouldn't be a problem. The companionship that my son gets from our animals is sometimes his best medicine.

Stacey

soxfan · Dec 13, 2007