Here's the answers to the pet allergy questions.

[SteveSS]

To 66 Satellite: 1. Some dog breeds have more hair than others. The Husky has more hair to shed than a German Shepherd. 2. You're allergic to cats.

To Guy: OTC allergy medicines are only about 10-15% effective for dogs. Try different brands. Remember dogs metabolize the antihistamines differently. 1 mg per pound. NO DECONGESTATANT with the antihistamines. If that doesn't work there are some high-power shots and oral meds at the vet.

You can stay with the Benadryl but give the right dose 2-3 times per day.

 

[Xp29h]

To 66 Satellite: 1. Some dog breeds have more hair than others. The Husky has more hair to shed than a German Shepherd. 2. You're allergic to cats.

To Guy: OTC allergy medicines are only about 10-15% effective for dogs. Try different brands. Remember dogs metabolize the antihistamines differently. 1 mg per pound. NO DECONGESTATANT with the antihistamines. If that doesn't work there are some high-power shots and oral meds at the vet.

You can stay with the Benadryl but give the right dose 2-3 times per day.

My Chessie has to take Apoquel twice a day! Nothing else works. We can sometimes cut her down to 1 a day but trying to figure when her allergies kick in is tough. Very expensive stuff!

Forgot to mention and the reason I posted this is oh the irony...she is allergic to humans!

 

[66Satellite47]

To 66 Satellite: 1. Some dog breeds have more hair than others. The Husky has more hair to shed than a German Shepherd. 2. You're allergic to cats.

To Guy: OTC allergy medicines are only about 10-15% effective for dogs. Try different brands. Remember dogs metabolize the antihistamines differently. 1 mg per pound. NO DECONGESTATANT with the antihistamines. If that doesn't work there are some high-power shots and oral meds at the vet.

You can stay with the Benadryl but give the right dose 2-3 times per day.

Ya, I figured out I was allergic to cats, just many years too late. The husky thing still was weird, hair was no different than the dog I grew up with. But what's what. I've had three long hair dogs since.

 

[sam dupont]

Some dogs are allergic to Corn. Many dog foods have corn in them.