AZPops
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Do dogs have allergies to goose down (in reference to comforters/bedding)?
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AZPops wrote:Do dogs have allergies to goose down (in reference to comforters/bedding)?
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Yes they can, but not a common one. We do testing on many environmental substances and it's amazing the different things they can be allergic to.
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BCSnob
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It could also be something on the bedding (i.e. laundry detergent or softener).
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AZPops
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Thanks guys, I'll see what they have in regards to an alternative fill comforter, but it's hard to beat those goose down ones.
If I go with the goose down, I better ask what their return policy is. If either one is allergic, they ain't gonna like sleeping on the floor that's for sure!
Oh well, that's what I get for spoiling the two kids...LOL
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as we continue to explore Jake's allergies, the vet pondered whether he might be allergic to humans ... just as humans can be allergic to dogs.
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AZPops
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sue.t wrote:as we continue to explore Jake's allergies, the vet pondered whether he might be allergic to humans ... just as humans can be allergic to dogs.
That would be a real bummer! I glad we got the human, dog thing handled. Now the listening part, well we're working on it...LOL
They tell me I don't listen, and I tell them they need to listen to me...go figure...Kids
Thank goodness they don't go to collage or drive...or I'd really be in trouble.
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BCSnob
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A year or so ago I was having more allergy problems than typical.
The nurse in the allergist's office asked if I was possibly being exposed to more of my allergens than typical.
I said yes, but really didn't think going from 8 dogs to 9 really was the problem.
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AZPops
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BCSnob wrote:A year or so ago I was having more allergy problems than typical.
The nurse in the allergist's office asked if I was possibly being exposed to more of my allergens than typical.
I said yes, but really didn't think going from 8 dogs to 9 really was the problem.
Mark
ROFLMAO...Great way to end my day!!!!...Thanks Mark
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Pawz4me
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sue.t wrote:as we continue to explore Jake's allergies, the vet pondered whether he might be allergic to humans ... just as humans can be allergic to dogs.
When I had my dog allergy tested, the panel included "human epi". Which I assume means epidermis. So . . . yes, they CAN be allergic to humans.
FWIW, the allergy panel also included dog hair. I've always wondered if that meant a dog could be allergic to itself? Or would it just be other dogs?
Pops--My dog tested allergic to "mixed feathers". Which I assume would probably include goose down. So it's included as an ingredient (for lack of a better word) in his desensitization serum.
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