Pets/allergies?

My sister has bad asthma-She had it for years-She bought a cocker spaniel dog 7 months ago- she dosent know if its co incidental are not but now her asthma and breathing have got worse can the dog hairs make it worse she loves the dog but needs a answer

Pets/allergies?

Try putting the dog on a rice/lamb food. NutroMax is available at any pet superstore. It does great things for a dog's coat and lowers the antigens in the dander.

Give doggie a bath in mild soap and water. Clipping the pooch may also give her some relief but it isn't the hair that's the problem, it's the dander.

There are breeds that are worse for allergies than others. My purebred chihuahua never set off my allergies unless he rolled in clover. My chihuahua/dachshund mix sets off my allergies if I don't keep him bathed.

There also may be issues with any product used on the dog like flea powder or the shampoo she's using. I'm afraid that this may be a lengthy process but if she loves the dog then it is worth it.

Best of luck to her!

Pets/allergies?

Sure dog hairs can set off asthma but before she gets rid of the doggie have her take a look around the house .If she has carpet tell her to make sure its vaccumed at least twice a day. Certain cleaners can set off asthma such as bleach or other cleaners. Glade plug in and perfumed house plugins can also set it off. An depending on where she lives the pollen might be quite high which can also set it off. Maybe she can go to her doctor and have her asthma meds adjusted. My hubby has severe asthma and even certain cooking spices can set it off.

Pets/allergies?

Oh, that is sad!

Yes, dog hair can make allergies worse. Especially if she was already allergic to pet hair and dander.

She can try feeding him a high-quality food to lessen the shedding, and keeping him very clean. I'm not holding forth much hope that that will work, but it might.

Good luck to your sister!