Allergic reactions to new bulldog puppy

Allergic reactions to new bulldog puppy

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Busterbulldog

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670 posts

130 months

Sunday 22nd January 2017
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I dont think it's down to his food, my daughter has a history of pet allergies but my wife and I have never had a problem until now. I tried to contact the breeder but he was not available today as it's his day off. We don't want to send him back , but will if there's no alternative.

Busterbulldog

Original Poster:

670 posts

130 months

Sunday 22nd January 2017
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Such a cutie

Edited by Busterbulldog on Sunday 22 January 18:38

bexVN

14,682 posts

210 months

Sunday 22nd January 2017
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He is a stunner! I really hope that you can sort things out frown

Johnnytheboy

24,498 posts

185 months

Sunday 22nd January 2017
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If the breeder messes you about in any way, I can think of someone who would possibly take him on for you, if it comes to that.

Busterbulldog

Original Poster:

670 posts

130 months

Tuesday 24th January 2017
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Day 9 now and we aren't improving, antihistamines are having little to no effect on either of us. Gutted.

SmoothCriminal

5,047 posts

198 months

Tuesday 24th January 2017
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I'll get flamed for this opinion....

I know you want to keep the dog but if that was happening to my wife I'd be handing it back straight away or organising with the breeder to home it with a new family.

How can your wife go through that! even if she wants to for the sake of the dog, we're not talking about a runny nose that's some serious symptoms and even if they weren't taking an anti histamine every day for the entire dogs life.

It's not as if you haven't tried other options but it's best to do it sooner rather than later when you and the dog are truly attached.

bexVN

14,682 posts

210 months

Tuesday 24th January 2017
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SmoothCriminal said:
I'll get flamed for this opinion....

I know you want to keep the dog but if that was happening to my wife I'd be handing it back straight away or organising with the breeder to home it with a new family.

How can your wife go through that! even if she wants to for the sake of the dog, we're not talking about a runny nose that's some serious symptoms and even if they weren't taking an anti histamine every day for the entire dogs life.

It's not as if you haven't tried other options but it's best to do it sooner rather than later when you and the dog are truly attached.
I have already suggested they need to give pup back to breeder even just to give them a rest, there is no reason why your opinion should be flamed, though I am sure his wife can stand up for herself and decide if she wants to continue to try with the pup or not.

Usually allergies resolve especially as they have had a dog before and this is even more odd that the OP is suffering as well.

It is a real shame but I do think they will have to give pup back frown

ali_kat

31,988 posts

220 months

Tuesday 24th January 2017
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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?
Has your wife seen a Dr yet?

It may not be the dog, especially as neither of you have had issues before.

Can you get the dog to the breeder or a friend/relative/kennels for a few days as Bex has suggested to give you a break & see?

I'm a bit comcerened by you saying you couldn't get hold of the breeder as it was their 'day off', I know Sunday is a "day of rest" but this makes it sound like it's a job, which isn't what breeding dogs is about (imho)

Busterbulldog

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670 posts

130 months

Tuesday 24th January 2017
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I got hold of the breeder today and they agreed to take the dog back less £400 of the purchase price a week ago.
Wife went to see a doctor and I feeling guilty randomly took the puppy to the nearest vet I could find, I figured even if he was going back I wanted him to see a professional before being returned. The vet seems to think it's a parasitical skin infection of some kind and has prescribed 2 different treatments which they say should cure the problems we have had....Wether I will live to regret it or not I didn't take him back to the breeders. The doctor gave my wife some stronger antihistamines which can be taken up to 6 times a day. I felt so guilty about taking him back I just didn't have the heart to do it regardless, love eh. He's so darn cute and I am so darn soft.

anonymous-user

53 months

Tuesday 24th January 2017
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Busterbulldog said:
I got hold of the breeder today and they agreed to take the dog back less £400 of the purchase price a week ago.
Wife went to see a doctor and I feeling guilty randomly took the puppy to the nearest vet I could find, I figured even if he was going back I wanted him to see a professional before being returned. The vet seems to think it's a parasitical skin infection of some kind and has prescribed 2 different treatments which they say should cure the problems we have had....Wether I will live to regret it or not I didn't take him back to the breeders. The doctor gave my wife some stronger antihistamines which can be taken up to 6 times a day. I felt so guilty about taking him back I just didn't have the heart to do it regardless, love eh. He's so darn cute and I am so darn soft.
This is what I was trying to intimate when I mentioned fleas. It could be that you are allergic to a parasite.

It's a bit rum that the breeder won't take him back without a tariff, but that is what it is so no point berating yourself.

It can take up to a month to clear the skin infection and you need to keep on top of it for months thereafter- bulldogs are very susceptible to it.



bexVN

14,682 posts

210 months

Tuesday 24th January 2017
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I am very glad you have finally got him vet checked (always good to do within 24-48hrs of collecting a pup)

I hope things start to resolve now, keeping my fingers crossed!

peekay74

448 posts

223 months

Tuesday 24th January 2017
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I do sympathise and can only offer my experience and say don't give up hope. I grew up with dogs, retrievers, labs & Dobermans (at different times) and was never allergic, used to spend a lot of time with them and they would often sleep on my bed with me. That was up till I was 22. Then no dogs of my own but all family have them so always exposed. I do suffer from hay fever but that is only allergy I get.
Last April we got our own dog, a cockapoo - you know the hypoallergenic/non-malting/non-allergic ones!! Yeah right ! I was in all sorts of bother, tight chest, incredibly itchy eyes, wheezing and hives on my neck and face. I started with regular antihistamine like Zirtec/piriton but it didn't touch the sides. Went to Dr and got prescribed fixofenidine (think that was what it was called). It really helped. After about 2months I gradually started to forget to take tablets each morning and reaction wasn't coming back so I just stopped and allergies seem to have gone. I think I just got used to it. I do still sneeze occasionally particularly if he comes and lies on my head!
I have read it is the saliva that is the most allergic so if he is a licker might be worth trying to avoid. Living with allergies like that is horrible but after a week of having him I was pretty convinced the kids/wife would rather it was me that left so knew I had to figure out a way! All joking aside we were pretty close at the beginning to sending him back, obviously now we are glad we didn't , hope you manage to achieve the same.
(I saw some posts about anti-allergy sprays/wipes you can use on the dog - again can't remember the name but we used one weekly around the time I got the antihistamines so can't say for sure it worked but must be worth a try. I remember it smelt nice!)

Busterbulldog

Original Poster:

670 posts

130 months

Wednesday 25th January 2017
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Nice one thanks for sharing your experience, we don't allow him to link us although he did does like to give kisses. Started his 1st treatment last night and have to wait 4 days before the secondary treatment can start...this is basically a medicated shampoo not available off the shelf.

garythesign

2,056 posts

87 months

Wednesday 25th January 2017
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OP. I have nothing to add regarding practical advice.

However, that is one cute looking dog who is going to just the right family

Sorry that you are having a bad start but feel it will all work out for the best

Busterbulldog

Original Poster:

670 posts

130 months

Wednesday 25th January 2017
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Thanks for the kind words Gary. He is gorgeous and has the most wonderful nature.

Johnnytheboy

24,498 posts

185 months

Wednesday 25th January 2017
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If you are allergic to his skin/hair/bugs, wait until he starts his farting.

rofl

Busterbulldog

Original Poster:

670 posts

130 months

Wednesday 25th January 2017
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He was fed on tripe by the breeder...soon changed that to minced beef and fresh chicken...tripe farts are the pits.

ali_kat

31,988 posts

220 months

Wednesday 25th January 2017
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Paws crossed

Johnnytheboy

24,498 posts

185 months

Wednesday 25th January 2017
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Busterbulldog said:
He was fed on tripe by the breeder...soon changed that to minced beef and fresh chicken...tripe farts are the pits.
Bulldogs will fart odiously even if you feed them lavender soaked in Chanel no. 5.

And it gets worse the older they get, my 13 year old could gas a WW1 trench.

rofl

moorx

3,481 posts

113 months

Wednesday 25th January 2017
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Well done to you and your wife for persevering, I hope it works out smile

I can see why you're smitten!