Question 1

could a recently developed dog allergy fade with time?

Accepted Answer

Sensitization: Sensitization can happen over time to allergens, but is not absolute.

Question 2

has anyone ever experienced quickly getting over a dog allergy after getting a dog?

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It will take several: Weeks or months if it is a true allergy.

Question 3

can a dog allergy be triggered just by being in the same house as the dog? can the symptoms last for a while after leaving that house?

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Sneezorama: Yes yes and yes. If it an especially shaggy dog with lots of hair around it may be with you for a few hours, take an antihistamine.

Question 4

best otc medicine for dog allergy?

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Cetirizine: The most effective second generation, minimally sedating antihistamine is Cetirizine (adult dose 10 mg at bedtime). No antihistamine will allow ad lib dog contact so minimize contact, keep dog out of bedroom, use hepa filter in bedroom. If still symptoms have to consider rehousing  dog in another home.

Question 5

what can i do about my dog allergy?

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Several options: You can give your dog to a friend...However, not many people are willing to do that. If not, i usually recommend a combination of oral antihistamines, prescription nasal spray(s), and an air purifier. Also, allergy shots can be very helpful--see a board certified allergist.

Question 6

what are some of the symptoms of dog allergy?

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Please see below.: The symptoms of allergies to animals are similar to those of allergies to other things: rash (including hives), runny or stuffy nose, wheeze, watery, red, or puffy eyes, itch, cough, sneezing, etc.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: dog allergy?

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Dog allergy: A reaction in some people to exposure to the dander on dogs that results in coughing and wheezing, red, itchy eyes
runny, itchy, stuffy nose, sneezing or a rash on the face or chest. This is a result of release of histamine by immune cells. It usually is not the dog's hair or fur but flakes of dead skin as well as the saliva and urine of the dog that people are usually allergic to.

Question 8

how do i get rid of a dog allergy?

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Either the dog: Needs to go or you need to start allergy shots to get rid of it. That's different compared to treating ur allergies.

Question 9

is there a way to get rid of my dog allergy symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance, meds, : And allergy shots, usually in that order.  Wash the dog regularly, keep it out of your bedroom, consider getting a hepa filter for the bedroom.  If you have eye or nasal symptoms, try an otc antihistamine like cetirizine. If these steps don't work or if you have breathing difficulties, you need to see an allergist.

Question 10

is there a way to get rid of my dog allergy with no shots or meds?

Accepted Answer

Dog allergy: Continuous exposure may result in desensitization over long periods of time but with much suffering along the way.

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