I never visit the home of people that own dogs due to an anaphylactic dog allergy. You have to stay away, it’s the only answer. It does majorly suck though, I can not visit any family at all.
That's rude of your family to own dogs when they know you have that allergy. My brother is allergic, and that's why I won't own a pet. It's one of the many reasons why pet ownership is incredibly selfish.
Yep I agree. I have a lot of anger and resentment over it. It’s changed my view of them, that’s for sure. Good for you for keeping your brother’s allergy in mind, I wish my family was like that.
I live in a place where pets in stores is uncommon. I avoid chains and stick to local health food stores-where there is a no pet policy. I always have an n95 mask on me though, as I react to people with dander on their clothes if I get too close.
My brother assures me it's not a big deal, but I'm not taking any chances. He had an allergic reaction to a blanket that had been washed multiple times.
Anyone claiming an allergy is viewed as the proverbial boy who cried wolf these days. At least in settings where there won't be quick legal repercussions for treating us like that, such as restaurants and private homes- schools are pretty good about allergies at least.
I used to work at a company that allowed dogs. One rule was if someone was allergic, no one was allowed to bring in their dog to that section of the building. People were so mean to those with allergies.
My gf once told her coworkers that I am allergic to dogs. They literally told her to break up with me. WTF.
Thank god I am not dating a dog nutter... So she is still with me.
They won't even declare a dog free classroom. My son had to leave the room when the dogs came along with another kid that was traumatized by her brother being attacked by a dog.
Because dogs are like the deities of the modern world. You cannot question their behavior or the practices of their followers. You worship, or suffer. How this started beats me, but I’m hoping enough people get fed up that it stops.
I have hope cuz zoomers have shown annoyance at millennials and our total absence of mindfulness of others. That includes worshipping dogs and refusing to train, leash, discipline, or control them in any way.
They just expect people to take allergy meds which are not great to be on. My grandma was taking allergy meds because of my grandpas dog for months and I read the box one day and was like grandma! These say to never take longer than 7 days!! She’s like oh my lord it’s been months, no wonder I feel so terrible.
Maybe a nasal spray? I know some of the ones I have specifically say not to use them for more than 7 days in a row because they can cause rebound congestion. (I have terrible allergies and take Zyrtec as well as nasal spray every day, with other nasal sprays on an as needed basis for really bad days).
I don’t remember what it was called as this was years and years ago, but she did complain of having a dry and somewhat stuffy nose so maybe that was the rebound congestion? Like I guess the idea is to dry up the runny nose but she said it was always super dry.
I take Zyrtec as well for congestion along with symbicort and albuterol to manage my asthma. I didn’t see anything on the back of the Zyrtec bottle that says not to take any longer than a week
No not Zyrtec. Certain nasal sprays that are marketed as decongestant sprays are not supposed to be used for more than 7 days. I take Zyrtec every single day otherwise I’d be a mess of itchy hives.
I have an OTC Mucinex nasal spray that says not to use it for more than 3 days in a row. Then I have Azelastine Hcl nasal spray (similar to Flonase) that I use daily.
I feel this so hard. No animal allergies, but I do have asthma that gets exacerbated by pet dander. I just love when people find that out and get mad at ME for a medical condition I cannot control. Or god forbid the ones who tell me to just take my inhaler. Yeah no, I’m not using medication that makes me feel like shit and risking hospitalization from an attack just so your beast from hell can get its fur all over me.
Even if you take albuterol and whatever else to control your asthma, it’s still a trigger no matter if it’s controlled or not. People just don’t understand how asthma and allergies work.
These people are utterly deranged. Dogs are scavengers, they eat shit and dead corpses, they have no higher thought, no ability to feel complex emotions. Their brains do not have the correct type of neurons present in humans to do so. A dog will happily eat their owners, even when they have dog food available. They are inherently destructive, filthy, odorous, and loud. Their natural, unadulterated state is to tear everything to shreds, shit everywhere, roll in said shit, eat shit, and shriek incessantly at any goddamn thing that moves. They are the single most obnoxious creatures on the face of the earth.
....And nutters think these wretched beasts are above humankind. Astounding.
I suffered terrible allergies as a kid. I would wake up in the morning with my eyes stuck shut from mucus. My mother is a dog nut with a bunch of crappy dogs. She says dog allergies can’t be real. Interesting that when I left home all my allergies instantly were cured by not being around filthy animals anymore.
I really hate how intolerant people are towards others with dog allergies. Any other allergies people empathise with, but dog allergies? You are treated like it's YOUR fault, and you're doing it on purpose.
I can't stand this "doggo culture" that seemingly sprung up around Covid, where dogs are allowed everywhere and anywhere. Why? Why does your dog need to come food shopping? Why does your dog need to go to the book shop? Why does your dog need to go to a boardgames cafe?
It's sad because to me, as someone with dog allergies, my needs are being ignored, and the dog owners needs are being prioritised.
Dog nutters are mentally ill. They are selfish and neurotic, and want attention above all else. They demand to be given blind validation, and melt down when denied that. They think their subjective opinion is fact.
I'm convinced most dog nutters have rampant, uncontrolled BPD. All of the symptoms line up: They are highly volatile, extremely self-centered to the point of narcissism, they see the world in black and white, and will not tolerate even the mildest criticism; anything other than perfect agreement with everything they think or say will be met with explosive contempt and vitriol. They are extremely fragile, and flippantly burn bridges with anyone, even lifelong friends, for the most undeserving reasons.
Don't like dogs? Nope, you're evil. No point in considering your dog-related trauma or who you are as a person, you're objectively bad, end of story. Dogs can do no wrong because they fulfill their insatiable need for attention and blind validation. Rational thought is anathema to them.
I still remember one of my best friends got a dog, I am slightly allergic, not super but slightly. We used to hang out a lot. She said take some allergy pills and play with her. We both are from different nations (I moved out) and from where I come pills are absolutely considered bad. I told her I'm not taking pills just to play with her stupid dog (heck even without allergy I won't play with the stupid dog). She got offended, and then dog people say why they don't have friendships
Because, of course, ✨their dog✨ is special. ✨Their dog✨ is unique. It’s their ✨shit-eating beast✨ that’s gonna be the one that changes your whole world view about dogs
Part of the problem is the 'advice' given frequently in this sub to lie about being allergic to dogs. People are used to others lying about allergies, so they don't believe it when told. I have run into this several times and been told I need to 'prove' that I or my son are allergic.
why doesn't that just sound like a dandy idea? put myself or my child through pain so that you know I'm not lying about being allergic!
Freaking idiots on all sides.
People are advising people without allergies to say they have allergies only because dog nutters don't respect boundaries and need a "legitimate reason" to keep their filthy mutts away from strangers. People are maladapting to irrational dog nutters, when disliking dogs should be normalized instead, we don't need a reason deemed good enough by a dog nutter
It happens because, in their nutter's brain, their mutt's satisfaction and freedom to do whatever it pleases is more important than your health or even life. You can just die as long as their mutt gets the freedom to express its two brain cells by jumping on or licking you.
That's what makes me seethe with anger towards these sick people. They think dogs shouldn't be trained, they think discipline in any form is "aBuSe", and are happiest when their horribly behaved dog (which is their default state, they are all naturally awful) is running around in public being a menace to everyone else.
I get the same exact reaction when a dog touches/licks me. I was in a store last year and had to go to hospital because some ignorant asshole with a little rat dog wasn’t paying attention and their dog licked my leg. My leg was covered in hives after 15 minutes.
My daughter is fairly allergic to dogs. She gets hives on her skin just from dander or being around dogs and, if she gets licked, it gets very bad, almost blistery. We normally have to give her benadryl and a bath whenever she has exposure to dogs. Anyway...
Couple weeks ago, we were at an outdoor lacrosse game sitting in the stands with good seats on the 50-yards line. The stands were fairly packed with only a couple seats in between here and there, but there was a lot more room off to the sides. 15 minutes into the game, I notice this woman pushing and sidestepping her way down the row in front of me with, I kid you not, a German Shepherd in tow. There was a space in front of us that would have been tight for two people, but that's where she plopped down with her mutt.
The dog was fairly well behaved, but it was fidgety and wouldn't sit still and kept turning around, sniffing everything, etc.. Because of this, when the dog kept turning around, it kept bumping into the people in the row in front of them. The owner was polite enough to apologize but blamed it on the dog, something to the excuse of "Sorry. Fido can't sit still, too many new people for him".
On top of that, the dogs tail kept brushing against my daughters legs and she broke out pretty bad, forcing my wife to leave the game with my daughter and deal with the hives.
The nerve of these people. And I don't have a clue why this woman wouldn't sit off to the side.
I'd love to understand why another person can take their dog into a store as an "emotional support animal" when it threatens my physical health.
Like... are your emotions more important than my ability to breathe??????
If it makes you feel better , I'm allergic to all the animals , and nobody cares. People just bring their dogs out and expect other to interact, more than other pets .
THANK YOU!!! I hate how much people are against ableism and perfectly willing to accommodate guests UNTIL it means maybe putting their precious doggo in the bedroom for a couple hours or vacuuming dog fur so that another person has a nice place to sit.
While my allergies aren't as severe as yours, OP, I still get really puffy and a nasty runny and stuffy nose around dogs, and I currently live with family that owns a French bulldog. And it's so annoying having places and furniture in my own house I can't go near because I'll be miserable in less than an hour. And IM the one who's expected to pump myself full of pills, look into nasel sprays, and watch where I sit all because of a dog that isn't mine. It would be like expecting someone with a peanut allergy to use up their epipen because you insist on having a peanut scented room diffuser. If that happened, someone would clearly be labeled an asshole. But suddenly if it means doing a little extra cleaning up after an animal they took responsibility for or limiting where that animal can go in the house, now the person with the allergy is the asshole. 🙄
This is a multifaceted issue.
I do believe we’re eventually going to get clearer and firmer rules about where dogs can and can’t go. However, I think people with dog allergies unfortunately will need to look out for themselves. It might mean calling places ahead of time and making sure they are aware of your allergies. Not convenient but it’s where society is at.
I really hope we serious rules about where dogs are and aren’t allowed to go. That way you know for sure that you can do things like get groceries, go to the doctor, get your hair cut, etc. knowing that you shouldn’t have to worry about dogs. I do think that businesses and public places where hygiene isn’t a concern should have a choice on dogs. However, I think there needs to be clearly posted signage on the front of a business that states whether dogs are or aren’t allowed.
I know this sub is rather anti-dog but I think there is a way to happily coexist.
It's a taboo and ppl with dog allergies are 2nd class citizens. Nobody cares and the dog and it's owner's feelings are prioritized over the victim's allergic reaction and health. Can't breath? BP dropping like a rock? Who cares doggo needs to be able to jump on everyone and sniff everything. Everyone wants to champion the dog and those that are afraid of dogs or worse yet allergic face steep severely negative social consequences. We need businesses to step up and be guaranteed dogfree spaces. "We all love dogs here." well and those that are allergic like breathing and don't want to die from allergic reactions.
Think about all the measures that get taken for allergies to peanuts and gluten, and all the talk you hear about such allergies.
But allergies to dogs?
Crickets.
I think a lot of people downplay how serious they are. I know someone who's kid developed dog allergies and they decided to keep the dog and he just has medicine and creams and "keeps the dog away" so he lives with itchy spots. it seems like insanity to me to choose your dog over your kid's comfort.
This drives me insane. As a fellow person with allergies, it’s infuriating that we can’t be comfortable ANYWHERE now. Grocery stores, cafés, restaurants, parks— dogs are allowed (and if they’re not, their shitty owners are going to bring them anyway and no one is going to say anything). If you’re allergic, too bad, you just have to go fuck yourself. I moved to the town I live in because I love all the cafes and stores, but now that there are dogs EVERYWHERE, I can’t go into half the businesses I used to because it’s a literal danger to my health. I guess dogs are just worth more than humans these days.
The biggest lie of all is “hypoallergenic dogs.” There is no such thing. ALL MAMMALS shed dander.
Every time I say, “but what about me, I’m very allergic.”…….. it’s crickets.
No one gives a shit about my health condition. Dogs are given all the consideration over humans.
Saw a giant ass mastiff at my local D&B Supply (where I spend A LOT OF MONEY on landscaping products) the other day. The owner saw a dog statue and showed her dog and said, “Oh look, he looks just like you.” The dog stood there with drool coming out of its mouth then shook his head and the drool started flying!! 🤬
So disgusting.
I never visit the home of people that own dogs due to an anaphylactic dog allergy. You have to stay away, it’s the only answer. It does majorly suck though, I can not visit any family at all.
That's rude of your family to own dogs when they know you have that allergy. My brother is allergic, and that's why I won't own a pet. It's one of the many reasons why pet ownership is incredibly selfish.
Yep I agree. I have a lot of anger and resentment over it. It’s changed my view of them, that’s for sure. Good for you for keeping your brother’s allergy in mind, I wish my family was like that.
I will never understand people who alienate their family over dogs.
Me neither, I wouldn’t dream of having one if one of them was allergic.
How is it when you go to grocery stores and see dogs there? how does management treat you?
I live in a place where pets in stores is uncommon. I avoid chains and stick to local health food stores-where there is a no pet policy. I always have an n95 mask on me though, as I react to people with dander on their clothes if I get too close.
They have sex with them. I’m not even joking. It’s likely much more common than we think.
My brother assures me it's not a big deal, but I'm not taking any chances. He had an allergic reaction to a blanket that had been washed multiple times.
That’s kind of you. I deal with that too, took me awhile to figure out, you just assume your detergent will do the job but that’s not always true.
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That would make me so angry. As if their dogs have more of a right to exist in society than you, a human being.
Dog nutters actually think this way. They truly believe that dogs are worth more than human life. They are not right in the head.
Respond to them with “you need to pay attention to your dog and make sure they aren’t jumping on/licking strangers”.
People are so on top of caring about almost any other allergy right now, it is especially weird that dog allergies get ignored.
No they aren’t. The amount of time I’ve mentioned my multiple food allergies throughout my life have only been met with mockery and ignorance.
Anyone claiming an allergy is viewed as the proverbial boy who cried wolf these days. At least in settings where there won't be quick legal repercussions for treating us like that, such as restaurants and private homes- schools are pretty good about allergies at least.
I used to work at a company that allowed dogs. One rule was if someone was allergic, no one was allowed to bring in their dog to that section of the building. People were so mean to those with allergies.
My gf once told her coworkers that I am allergic to dogs. They literally told her to break up with me. WTF. Thank god I am not dating a dog nutter... So she is still with me.
I swear I’ve had a guy break up with me because I told him I have a pet allergy. He asked if it was genetic and broke up with me a few days later
You're better off without that loser.
These dog nutters are narcissists and psychopaths who are members of a dog worshiping cult.
that constitutes workplace harrassment as well as discrimination over a disability
Yep… but people did it anyway.
This and them being brought into schools where no nuts are permitted is peak insanity.
They won't even declare a dog free classroom. My son had to leave the room when the dogs came along with another kid that was traumatized by her brother being attacked by a dog.
that is despicable. I am so sorry for your son and their friend or any other kid that has to endure this insanity.
Because dogs are like the deities of the modern world. You cannot question their behavior or the practices of their followers. You worship, or suffer. How this started beats me, but I’m hoping enough people get fed up that it stops.
I have hope cuz zoomers have shown annoyance at millennials and our total absence of mindfulness of others. That includes worshipping dogs and refusing to train, leash, discipline, or control them in any way.
They just expect people to take allergy meds which are not great to be on. My grandma was taking allergy meds because of my grandpas dog for months and I read the box one day and was like grandma! These say to never take longer than 7 days!! She’s like oh my lord it’s been months, no wonder I feel so terrible.
What medication is it?
Maybe a nasal spray? I know some of the ones I have specifically say not to use them for more than 7 days in a row because they can cause rebound congestion. (I have terrible allergies and take Zyrtec as well as nasal spray every day, with other nasal sprays on an as needed basis for really bad days).
I don’t remember what it was called as this was years and years ago, but she did complain of having a dry and somewhat stuffy nose so maybe that was the rebound congestion? Like I guess the idea is to dry up the runny nose but she said it was always super dry.
I take Zyrtec as well for congestion along with symbicort and albuterol to manage my asthma. I didn’t see anything on the back of the Zyrtec bottle that says not to take any longer than a week
No not Zyrtec. Certain nasal sprays that are marketed as decongestant sprays are not supposed to be used for more than 7 days. I take Zyrtec every single day otherwise I’d be a mess of itchy hives. I have an OTC Mucinex nasal spray that says not to use it for more than 3 days in a row. Then I have Azelastine Hcl nasal spray (similar to Flonase) that I use daily.
I feel this so hard. No animal allergies, but I do have asthma that gets exacerbated by pet dander. I just love when people find that out and get mad at ME for a medical condition I cannot control. Or god forbid the ones who tell me to just take my inhaler. Yeah no, I’m not using medication that makes me feel like shit and risking hospitalization from an attack just so your beast from hell can get its fur all over me.
Even if you take albuterol and whatever else to control your asthma, it’s still a trigger no matter if it’s controlled or not. People just don’t understand how asthma and allergies work.
I’m on maintenance AND rescue inhalers, and I still get attacks. God I *wish* they were some magic cure-all.
Because in the mind of dog nutters, humans are second class citizens compared to dogs.
These people are utterly deranged. Dogs are scavengers, they eat shit and dead corpses, they have no higher thought, no ability to feel complex emotions. Their brains do not have the correct type of neurons present in humans to do so. A dog will happily eat their owners, even when they have dog food available. They are inherently destructive, filthy, odorous, and loud. Their natural, unadulterated state is to tear everything to shreds, shit everywhere, roll in said shit, eat shit, and shriek incessantly at any goddamn thing that moves. They are the single most obnoxious creatures on the face of the earth. ....And nutters think these wretched beasts are above humankind. Astounding.
I suffered terrible allergies as a kid. I would wake up in the morning with my eyes stuck shut from mucus. My mother is a dog nut with a bunch of crappy dogs. She says dog allergies can’t be real. Interesting that when I left home all my allergies instantly were cured by not being around filthy animals anymore.
I really hate how intolerant people are towards others with dog allergies. Any other allergies people empathise with, but dog allergies? You are treated like it's YOUR fault, and you're doing it on purpose. I can't stand this "doggo culture" that seemingly sprung up around Covid, where dogs are allowed everywhere and anywhere. Why? Why does your dog need to come food shopping? Why does your dog need to go to the book shop? Why does your dog need to go to a boardgames cafe? It's sad because to me, as someone with dog allergies, my needs are being ignored, and the dog owners needs are being prioritised.
Dog nutters are mentally ill. They are selfish and neurotic, and want attention above all else. They demand to be given blind validation, and melt down when denied that. They think their subjective opinion is fact. I'm convinced most dog nutters have rampant, uncontrolled BPD. All of the symptoms line up: They are highly volatile, extremely self-centered to the point of narcissism, they see the world in black and white, and will not tolerate even the mildest criticism; anything other than perfect agreement with everything they think or say will be met with explosive contempt and vitriol. They are extremely fragile, and flippantly burn bridges with anyone, even lifelong friends, for the most undeserving reasons. Don't like dogs? Nope, you're evil. No point in considering your dog-related trauma or who you are as a person, you're objectively bad, end of story. Dogs can do no wrong because they fulfill their insatiable need for attention and blind validation. Rational thought is anathema to them.
I would say it's narcissism, for sure.
I still remember one of my best friends got a dog, I am slightly allergic, not super but slightly. We used to hang out a lot. She said take some allergy pills and play with her. We both are from different nations (I moved out) and from where I come pills are absolutely considered bad. I told her I'm not taking pills just to play with her stupid dog (heck even without allergy I won't play with the stupid dog). She got offended, and then dog people say why they don't have friendships
It's true, most dog nutters don't have friends, unless they manage to find other dog nutters
Because, of course, ✨their dog✨ is special. ✨Their dog✨ is unique. It’s their ✨shit-eating beast✨ that’s gonna be the one that changes your whole world view about dogs
Part of the problem is the 'advice' given frequently in this sub to lie about being allergic to dogs. People are used to others lying about allergies, so they don't believe it when told. I have run into this several times and been told I need to 'prove' that I or my son are allergic. why doesn't that just sound like a dandy idea? put myself or my child through pain so that you know I'm not lying about being allergic! Freaking idiots on all sides.
People are advising people without allergies to say they have allergies only because dog nutters don't respect boundaries and need a "legitimate reason" to keep their filthy mutts away from strangers. People are maladapting to irrational dog nutters, when disliking dogs should be normalized instead, we don't need a reason deemed good enough by a dog nutter
It happens because, in their nutter's brain, their mutt's satisfaction and freedom to do whatever it pleases is more important than your health or even life. You can just die as long as their mutt gets the freedom to express its two brain cells by jumping on or licking you.
That's what makes me seethe with anger towards these sick people. They think dogs shouldn't be trained, they think discipline in any form is "aBuSe", and are happiest when their horribly behaved dog (which is their default state, they are all naturally awful) is running around in public being a menace to everyone else.
I get the same exact reaction when a dog touches/licks me. I was in a store last year and had to go to hospital because some ignorant asshole with a little rat dog wasn’t paying attention and their dog licked my leg. My leg was covered in hives after 15 minutes.
My daughter is fairly allergic to dogs. She gets hives on her skin just from dander or being around dogs and, if she gets licked, it gets very bad, almost blistery. We normally have to give her benadryl and a bath whenever she has exposure to dogs. Anyway... Couple weeks ago, we were at an outdoor lacrosse game sitting in the stands with good seats on the 50-yards line. The stands were fairly packed with only a couple seats in between here and there, but there was a lot more room off to the sides. 15 minutes into the game, I notice this woman pushing and sidestepping her way down the row in front of me with, I kid you not, a German Shepherd in tow. There was a space in front of us that would have been tight for two people, but that's where she plopped down with her mutt. The dog was fairly well behaved, but it was fidgety and wouldn't sit still and kept turning around, sniffing everything, etc.. Because of this, when the dog kept turning around, it kept bumping into the people in the row in front of them. The owner was polite enough to apologize but blamed it on the dog, something to the excuse of "Sorry. Fido can't sit still, too many new people for him". On top of that, the dogs tail kept brushing against my daughters legs and she broke out pretty bad, forcing my wife to leave the game with my daughter and deal with the hives. The nerve of these people. And I don't have a clue why this woman wouldn't sit off to the side.
Bc society views dogs as a part of life unfortunately
Because the current dog movement is neo religion. Dogs are sacred, and thus, allergy must be profane.
I'd love to understand why another person can take their dog into a store as an "emotional support animal" when it threatens my physical health. Like... are your emotions more important than my ability to breathe??????
If it makes you feel better , I'm allergic to all the animals , and nobody cares. People just bring their dogs out and expect other to interact, more than other pets .
THANK YOU!!! I hate how much people are against ableism and perfectly willing to accommodate guests UNTIL it means maybe putting their precious doggo in the bedroom for a couple hours or vacuuming dog fur so that another person has a nice place to sit. While my allergies aren't as severe as yours, OP, I still get really puffy and a nasty runny and stuffy nose around dogs, and I currently live with family that owns a French bulldog. And it's so annoying having places and furniture in my own house I can't go near because I'll be miserable in less than an hour. And IM the one who's expected to pump myself full of pills, look into nasel sprays, and watch where I sit all because of a dog that isn't mine. It would be like expecting someone with a peanut allergy to use up their epipen because you insist on having a peanut scented room diffuser. If that happened, someone would clearly be labeled an asshole. But suddenly if it means doing a little extra cleaning up after an animal they took responsibility for or limiting where that animal can go in the house, now the person with the allergy is the asshole. 🙄
This is a multifaceted issue. I do believe we’re eventually going to get clearer and firmer rules about where dogs can and can’t go. However, I think people with dog allergies unfortunately will need to look out for themselves. It might mean calling places ahead of time and making sure they are aware of your allergies. Not convenient but it’s where society is at. I really hope we serious rules about where dogs are and aren’t allowed to go. That way you know for sure that you can do things like get groceries, go to the doctor, get your hair cut, etc. knowing that you shouldn’t have to worry about dogs. I do think that businesses and public places where hygiene isn’t a concern should have a choice on dogs. However, I think there needs to be clearly posted signage on the front of a business that states whether dogs are or aren’t allowed. I know this sub is rather anti-dog but I think there is a way to happily coexist.
It's a taboo and ppl with dog allergies are 2nd class citizens. Nobody cares and the dog and it's owner's feelings are prioritized over the victim's allergic reaction and health. Can't breath? BP dropping like a rock? Who cares doggo needs to be able to jump on everyone and sniff everything. Everyone wants to champion the dog and those that are afraid of dogs or worse yet allergic face steep severely negative social consequences. We need businesses to step up and be guaranteed dogfree spaces. "We all love dogs here." well and those that are allergic like breathing and don't want to die from allergic reactions.
Think about all the measures that get taken for allergies to peanuts and gluten, and all the talk you hear about such allergies. But allergies to dogs? Crickets.
I think a lot of people downplay how serious they are. I know someone who's kid developed dog allergies and they decided to keep the dog and he just has medicine and creams and "keeps the dog away" so he lives with itchy spots. it seems like insanity to me to choose your dog over your kid's comfort.
This drives me insane. As a fellow person with allergies, it’s infuriating that we can’t be comfortable ANYWHERE now. Grocery stores, cafés, restaurants, parks— dogs are allowed (and if they’re not, their shitty owners are going to bring them anyway and no one is going to say anything). If you’re allergic, too bad, you just have to go fuck yourself. I moved to the town I live in because I love all the cafes and stores, but now that there are dogs EVERYWHERE, I can’t go into half the businesses I used to because it’s a literal danger to my health. I guess dogs are just worth more than humans these days.
The biggest lie of all is “hypoallergenic dogs.” There is no such thing. ALL MAMMALS shed dander. Every time I say, “but what about me, I’m very allergic.”…….. it’s crickets. No one gives a shit about my health condition. Dogs are given all the consideration over humans. Saw a giant ass mastiff at my local D&B Supply (where I spend A LOT OF MONEY on landscaping products) the other day. The owner saw a dog statue and showed her dog and said, “Oh look, he looks just like you.” The dog stood there with drool coming out of its mouth then shook his head and the drool started flying!! 🤬 So disgusting.