Back from the Vet/Allergies? - Page 2

03-11-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Blues

Emily, is Ivy's cage or play gyms located near an air vent?

well, we have vents in every room, but she isn't directly under them or anything. our A/C hasn't clicked on much lately since it's been so cool and we keep the thermostat at 80. are you thinking dust?

03-11-2008, 08:53 PM

Emily, do you have any Gold Trees, punk trees or Orange Trees in your neighborhood? My dog has airborne allergies and is scratching like crazy-had to give her prednisone to relieve her. Then it rained and she was fine. Now she is scratching again. My car was covered in yellow pollen and all the citrus trees are blooming again. Do you have the a/c on and an air purifier near her cage/stand? You might try it and see if it makes a difference.....

03-11-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lavender954

i hope its nothing too serious

if they are leaning towards allergies it could be pollen

we are having things start to grow here and those that do suffer from allergies are already into drugstore looking for their
meds for allergies..

the vet didn't seem to think it was serious, so that eased my nerves. hopefully the culture will come back clean.

i am sensitive to certain kinds of pollen, i guess ivy could be too!

03-11-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by hyacinthLove

the vet didn't seem to think it was serious, so that eased my nerves. hopefully the culture will come back clean.

i am sensitive to certain kinds of pollen, i guess ivy could be too!

I think they can be more sensitive. Skittles, our GW, has allergies every fall and spring. We get the allergy filters and change them often.

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03-11-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ginich

Emily, do you have any Gold Trees, punk trees or Orange Trees in your neighborhood? My dog has airborne allergies and is scratching like crazy-had to give her prednisone to relieve her. Then it rained and she was fine. Now she is scratching again. My car was covered in yellow pollen and all the citrus trees are blooming again. Do you have the a/c on and an air purifier near her cage/stand? You might try it and see if it makes a difference.....

no, we don't have many trees outside of palm trees. we live in a fairly new neighbor hood so there are a bunch of saplings...not sure what kind they are though. the AC is on yes, just hasn't cut on much lately since it's been so cool out. the air purifier is next to her play gym.

03-11-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Blues

I think they can be more sensitive. Skittles, our GW, has allergies every fall and spring. We get the allergy filters and change them often.

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yeah, i use those year round for my own allergies and they do help a lot.

03-11-2008, 09:15 PM

OK, good brainstorming here, we may eventually come up with something that makes you go "YES" that might be it!

03-11-2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Blues

OK, good brainstorming here, we may eventually come up with something that makes you go "YES" that might be it!

i know right? i went through the same thing when i broke out in hives once, had to keep narrowing things down. it's such a lengthy process. but better than her having an infection!

03-11-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hyacinthLove

i know right? i went through the same thing when i broke out in hives once, had to keep narrowing things down. it's such a lengthy process. but better than her having an infection!

Exactly! Give Ivy a kiss for me.....

03-11-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Blues

Exactly! Give Ivy a kiss for me.....

just away from her nose lol!