Allergic reactions to new bulldog puppy
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Hi all , it's been 7 years since our last bulldog passed away. We have had no other pets since. We bought a beautiful bulldog puppy on Monday but since bringing him home we are suffering. My throat swells after making a fuss of him and my wife and daughter have been suffering allergic symptoms. It's all rather uncomfortable and very worrying. We are already smitten with the little guy and really do not want to return home to the breeders. I have never had a reaction to a dog before this and neither has my wife . Any good advice you can offer, we have bathed him twice in 4 days , we have no carpets (tiled floors throughout). I am really concerned.
Edited by Busterbulldog on Saturday 21st January 13:07
Give him a completely thorough wash a couple of times to ensure it is nothing carried over from the breeder.
Bit of a bugger if it isn't something like that.
Edited: ibsee that you have bathed him.
Take antihistamine for a couple of days then try without.
If it continues i suppose it is up to you whether you can put up with it or you are prepared to take a tablet every day.
Bit of a bugger if it isn't something like that.
Edited: ibsee that you have bathed him.
Take antihistamine for a couple of days then try without.
If it continues i suppose it is up to you whether you can put up with it or you are prepared to take a tablet every day.
Edited by anonymous-user on Saturday 21st January 13:16
Busterbulldog said:
I dont really want to be taking antihistamines , I don't understand how we can all have become allergic at the same time when we never had issues beforemail with any previous dogs.
I am allergic to all sorts of animals other than dogs - and I live on a smallholding with all sorts. Every so often I get a reaction and take antihistamines for a couple of days and then I am back to normal.
Got to be worth a go if you want to give the pup a chance.
We bought some shampoo from Pets at home which they say might help so I have given him yet another bath in that. They don't sell Petal cleanse unfortunately, anyone know where I can source some to give it a try ? He is about the 18 weeks old so should hopefully be ok with it. I don't mind using antihistamines short term I just don't want it to be a daily thing .
Edited by Busterbulldog on Saturday 21st January 15:50
Edited by Busterbulldog on Saturday 21st January 20:17
Petalcleanse worth a try, my friend used it on her cats when her boyfriend reacted to them.
What I would hope is this is temporary, use histimines for a short time, wean off them see.
My friends now husband reacted really badly to her cats I initially but after a bit of time he was fine and lived with them without an issue.
Fingers crossed!
What I would hope is this is temporary, use histimines for a short time, wean off them see.
My friends now husband reacted really badly to her cats I initially but after a bit of time he was fine and lived with them without an issue.
Fingers crossed!
Busterbulldog said:
We bought some shampoo from Pets at home which they say might help so I have given him yet another bath in that. They don't sell Petal cleanse unfortunately, anyone know where air can source some to give it a try ? He is about the 18 weeks old so should hopefully be ok with it.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=petal+cleanse&tag=hydrukspg-21&index=aps&hvadid=34846993921&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9135131440279876191&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006567&hvtargid=kwd-87874464&ref=pd_sl_2nxhhatj6s_bJust be careful not to overbathe your pup that may inadvertently create skin issues especially in a bulldog pup.
Edited by bexVN on Saturday 21st January 15:51
Busterbulldog said:
It's not fleas or such , he has come from a very well respected bulldog breeder and is in great condition. He doesn't scratch himself and gives no indication of any kind of illness.
As per Bex above, it may not be fleas but it may be another parasite that you happen to allergic to.Worth inspecting before you have to give him up.
desolate said:
Busterbulldog said:
It's not fleas or such , he has come from a very well respected bulldog breeder and is in great condition. He doesn't scratch himself and gives no indication of any kind of illness.
As per Bex above, it may not be fleas but it may be another parasite that you happen to allergic to.Worth inspecting before you have to give him up.
The wife today has swollen lips with sores, swollen eyes and puffy face and blood coming from her nose when she blows it. She's taking antihistamines, how severe a reaction is this normal or extreme. I spoke to the breeder he suggested seeing a doctor I think I know what a doctor is going to say...we are gutted. Any vets here who may be able to offer some advice?
Busterbulldog said:
The wife today has swollen lips with sores, swollen eyes and puffy face and blood coming from her nose when she blows it. She's taking antihistamines, how severe a reaction is this normal or extreme. I spoke to the breeder he suggested seeing a doctor I think I know what a doctor is going to say...we are gutted. Any vets here who may be able to offer some advice?
That sounds really bad and not something that can continue.I have never heard of a whole family reacting to one dog before, especially when they've had pets before, never in 26yrs, it is really bizarre.
Nothing to do with any pet food/ treats that you have all handled?
I can't help feeling that pup should go back to breeder today, just for a few days maybe and see if your symptoms are relieved, then you have an answer but not a mice one
It is a very severe reaction, you should take photos to show the breeder as well.
Nothing to do with any pet food/ treats that you have all handled?
I can't help feeling that pup should go back to breeder today, just for a few days maybe and see if your symptoms are relieved, then you have an answer but not a mice one
It is a very severe reaction, you should take photos to show the breeder as well.
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