My Poncho also has allergies. He would get a terrible croup cough that would start without warning. I eventually had allergy testing on him. He had numerous things he was allergic to. He went on allergy shots once a month and did very well. A few months ago they came out with a oral medication to replace the shots. So far he is doing well.
Caroline Marks On Jan 7, 2013, at 1:36 PM, "Joan" <[email protected]> wrote: > Dolly has recurring respiratory infections...she is prone to them most likely > because she had her first when she was only 8 wks old...they are brought on > by allergies, so in the last year or more when I have her on the Atarax twice > a day every day, she hasn't had a respiratory infection. I had asked the vet > if Desi was at risk, and even if me being sick makes her sick and he said > 'no'. Dolly had Giardia and her and Desi drink from the same bowl all the > time - and he didn't have it. Dolly licked up some raw egg before I could > wipe it away and that is probably where she got the giardia. > > So in my sick household, the dogs don't get sick from me, and I don't get > sick from them. Definitely Dolly's seems to be brought on by allergies, and > treating her allergies has cut down on her being sick. > > I don't know if maybe the information came about from some dogs from puppy > mills that may have started sick and continued to be sick together??? > > --- In [email protected], Mommabear7772004 wrote: > > > > All animals can get things that are transmittable to humans and vice versa > > but it is very rare in a normal household > > situation. Chihuahuas are no different > > Than any other dog in that respect . I have had multiple dogs and cats all > > my > > life and have never had a problem like that . > > Dogs and cats do need to get their Vax > > and wormings of course . > > Chihuahuas are wonderful , devoted and loving little companions . > > > > Sheryl > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > >
