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  • J

    I am not sure what your situation is, but what about going for insurance independently? It is expensive, I looked into it before I got my current job and it was about 250 a month for just me (this was 4 yrs ago), but if you are already spending over $200 on meds, it may be worth it, plus then you have the comfort of knowing he is insured in case anything else happens. My husband went w/o health insurance for several yrs in college, and while he still says it was a great idea, it always scared me that something serious would happen (injury, sickness, etc) and he would not have coverage. So I don't know if this is a possibility or an interest for you, but I just thought I would throw it out there! Good luck, I feel bad for you in that situation, I hope things can improve for you! Also, I have bad seasonal allergies, and my doctor prescribed Rhinocort Aqua, its been great (Prescription Claritian, and others didn't work for me) as basically no side effects…you could ask the doctor if it works for animal allergies as well...

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  • Ninabeana26N

    I actually have looked into private insurance & it was going to be more like $350/month for him alone. It's just too much right now for us to afford. However, he is looking into getting a new job very soon so maybe his new place would offer insurance. I too HATE the fact he doesn't have it because I'm always worried something might happen & if it does without insurance we're kind of SOL.

    Nina & my baby boy Dallas

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  • J

    I remember that feeling well :) Another thing to possibly look into, I don't know how old you are, but if you are young (I think under 25) he could look into the COBRA option. I did that until I was 25, which was 3 yrs ago. What you do, is you actually pay to go under your parents insurance. I did that with my dad, and payed about $150 a month, again this was several years ago. Its for people who are 25 or under, to help you because you aren't a dependent anymore, yet many people are still just out of college/looking for jobs, and can't get insurance. I payed that amount, then had the exact same coverage they had. Again, I don't know if this is an option for you, but I just thought I would share.
    Eventually things will work out, but I know its a scary thing until you get settled…especially since its so expensive for insurance, yet its not like most younger people have that extra money to throw out for it!!!

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  • J

    Also, Are you absolutely sure he is allergic to the dog? I know you got your puppy recently, but seasons are changing, especially I would imagine with you living in FL, where there is warm weather. Are you sure there is nothing else in his environment that could be causing the allergic reaction?
    Again, good luck :) Keep us informed as to how things go!

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  • Ninabeana26N

    We don't think it could be anything else because he is fine when he is away from our apartment for a while. For example, when he is at work during the day his allergies go away. They don't really come back until about 30 or so minutes after being back at our place.

    He's been tested before by an allergist (although while he was a kid) for an allergy to pet dander & so it is a confirmed allergy. I just wish we could find some way to at least minimize his symptoms since they have been so bad lately. I am going to try some of the techniques already mentioned & I guess hope for the best…

    Nina & my baby boy Dallas

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  • tanzaT

    Any update to the allergy problem?

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • Ninabeana26N

    Not yet. His allergies were the worst ever the other day when I posted this. They have calmed down so he isn't sneezing every 2 seconds like the other day. Not sure why the other day he was so affected but it's been better. I'm going to buy a HEPA air purifier tomorrow, we have officially switched Dallas over to Merrick's to help with his dry skin [which he LOVES by the way], Mark's taking Allegra daily now , & I plan on buying the allergen wipes tomorrow too . So we'll see how much it improves. I really think he'll get better with time since the body is very adaptable to things like this. But only time will tell…

    Nina & my baby boy Dallas

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  • MiaM

    well Nina, you can always send Dallas here lol, Mia would love it (lol, ok maybe not) or you can send Mark here which ever you feel you would have to part with :D lol

    Michelle, Mia and Nike

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  • tanzaT

    @Ninabeana26:

    Not yet. His allergies were the worst ever the other day when I posted this. They have calmed down so he isn't sneezing every 2 seconds like the other day. Not sure why the other day he was so affected but it's been better. I'm going to buy a HEPA air purifier tomorrow, we have officially switched Dallas over to Merrick's to help with his dry skin [which he LOVES by the way], Mark's taking Allegra daily now _, & I plan on buying the allergen wipes tomorrow too _. So we'll see how much it improves. I really think he'll get better with time since the body is very adaptable to things like this. But only time will tell…

    You might also consider use 3V caps for Dallas to help with the dry skin here is a link. http://www.3vcaps.com
    I have used this, especially when after my bitches would whelp and would really blow coat…..__

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • Ninabeana26N

    I am actually going to a pet sciality store today [not the one I normally go to] to see if they have the fish oil in a pump like I know Michelle uses. If not then those pills look good & so I'll probably buy some :)

    Nina & my baby boy Dallas

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  • tanzaT

    @Ninabeana26:

    I am actually going to a pet sciality store today [not the one I normally go to] to see if they have the fish oil in a pump like I know Michelle uses. If not then those pills look good & so I'll probably buy some :)

    The 3V also comes in a pump… and you can search for places on the internet for the best price...

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • Ninabeana26N

    Very true. I found a place online for $11. I'll see how expensive it is with shipping v. the local pet store [if they even carry it] :) Thanks for the tip! I'm sure him having dry skin is not helping with Mark's allergies one bit considering dander is dead skin which comes off more when their skin is dry. Duh! LOL

    Nina & my baby boy Dallas

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  • tanzaT

    @Ninabeana26:

    Very true. I found a place online for $11. I'll see how expensive it is with shipping v. the local pet store [if they even carry it] :) Thanks for the tip! I'm sure him having dry skin is not helping with Mark's allergies one bit considering dander is dead skin which comes off more when their skin is dry. Duh! LOL

    I have never found them in pet stores, at least not in California… so usually you can find places on line that do not charge sales tax, so the shipping turns out to be a trade off..

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • mauigirlM

    quick question, tanza. How is dry skin related to blowing coat?? You said you give the 3V for when your bitches shed alot, and Nina's getting it for Dallas' dry skin. Is a heavy shed a symptom of dry skin? I wonder if our humidifier helps with that at all…
    Also, Nina: Does Mark consistently wash his hands after touching the dog? That has helped me with my cat allergy. And when I'm home on Maui they're not allowed in my room.

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  • tanzaT

    @mauigirl:

    quick question, tanza. How is dry skin related to blowing coat?? You said you give the 3V for when your bitches shed alot, and Nina's getting it for Dallas' dry skin. Is a heavy shed a symptom of dry skin? I wonder if our humidifier helps with that at all…
    Also, Nina: Does Mark consistently wash his hands after touching the dog? That has helped me with my cat allergy. And when I'm home on Maui they're not allowed in my room.

    It is not a symptom of a heavy shed (dry skin), the blowing of coat after whelping a litter is usually due to hormons, but the skin can become drier and more "flakly" when shedding. Spayed bitches have hormon changes too and I have always found that spayed and/or neutered will have a heavier shed then in-tact at least every couple of years. The 3V caps are just a good skin supplement.

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • Ninabeana26N

    Dallas doesn't shed I just can see his dry skin in his ears & if I part some of his fur away. He scratches his & I can actually see the skin flaking off sometimes, although not always.

    And yea we have germ-x all over the house & so not only does he wash his hands after playing with Dallas but he always is using germ-x after doing anything at all, including just sitting on the sofa. We did talk about not allowing Dallas into our bedroom but Mark doesn't like the idea since we do plan on allowing him to sleep in bed with us after he's housetrained since he spends his days in the crate & we don't want him crated during the day & at night. I am getting a purifier for our main living space & a second one for the bedroom :)

    Nina & my baby boy Dallas

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  • tanzaT

    Puppies will typical shed their baby coats… so if Dallas is not yet, he will be at about 10 months or so...

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • nala121498N

    @Ninabeana26:

    Not yet. His allergies were the worst ever the other day when I posted this. They have calmed down so he isn't sneezing every 2 seconds like the other day. Not sure why the other day he was so affected but it's been better. I'm going to buy a HEPA air purifier tomorrow, we have officially switched Dallas over to Merrick's to help with his dry skin [which he LOVES by the way], Mark's taking Allegra daily now , & I plan on buying the allergen wipes tomorrow too . So we'll see how much it improves. I really think he'll get better with time since the body is very adaptable to things like this. But only time will tell…
    Zyrtec is also available OTC. Lots of people have great results with that one!

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  • Ninabeana26N

    Yea he tried that before it was OTC & didn't have any results…maybe if the allegra doesnt work we can try it again. So amy pills to choose but so little money...lol

    Nina & my baby boy Dallas

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  • nala121498N

    @Ninabeana26:

    Yea he tried that before it was OTC & didn't have any results…maybe if the allegra doesnt work we can try it again. So amy pills to choose but so little money...lol

    Darn. Sadly, it's true…so expensive. :eek:

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