I think i've read that sufferers can 'acclimatize' gradually over time too - so don't be too concerned if your partner is really bad initially.
Yes this is true that you can become less susceptible to the allergens over time (not in every case though), but I think maybe you didn't mean to say "don't be too concerned". Maybe meant to say "hang in there".
In the hay fever season I have asthma and the initial "getting used to it" phase is the worst and can be quite dangerous even with the help of inhalers. So be very concerned and vigilent......but draw the line at staring at the person in the middle of the night to check they're still alive. (Yes, I have woken up to a big face staring at me more than once).
Although I must admit, if it came down to a choice between bathing a massive lump of a dog twice a week and staying married.....I'd have some serious thinking to do
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I think what I should have said was my friend "uses" Petal Cleanse, as it's not a shampoo. From what I remember, you just brush the dog then rub the Petal Clease all over it on a cloth. It shouldn't remove the natural oils like a shampoo would, but it takes away the allergens (dander, saliva) on the surface of the dog's hairs. There are other Anti Allergy Lotions out there that do the same thing too.
Bathing a dog twice a week will actually cause more dander and more problems as the coat and skin will become over stimulated.
I'd love to know where NHS direct get their information
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but I think maybe you didn't mean to say "don't be too concerned". Maybe meant to say "hang in there".
Yes I did , I meant don't be too concerned in the sense of feeling it's all hopeless, the dog cannot stay and you have to live a dogless life (as people often worry initially).
Of course be concerned about your partner if he/she reacts badly
Thanks for all the responses. I know that two weekly seems drastic but we`ve only had Harry for3 months and will try anything to avoid having to re-home him.
Really hope your OH will be ok with a nicely bathed Harry, but just a thought could you try just a good hose down between shampoo's, as this may be sufficient to lay the culprit that brings out the Asthma.
After all most of our labs get that once a week if they like the mud etc.
Good Luck, am sure you will overcome the obstacle.
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