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I had an allergic reaction when I visited a house where dogs used to live. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, Can dog dander and urine cause severe allergic reactions such as headaches? I am thinking of purchasing a home where two dogs lived in it. I get a headache and headrush each time I go there. An odor removal specialist said they could certainly remove the smell. I also hired a mold det... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. Dog dander can cause allergies and, thereby, sinus headaches. Also, dog urine can trigger headaches due to its strong odor. Dog dander can be a severe allergen in susceptible individuals other than smell and... Read Full »
I was playing with a puppy, which started touching my finger with its teeth. Does it really matter?
Query: Hello doctor, A small puppy was playing with me and then he started touching my finger with its teeth. Does that really matter? Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. As long as there is no break of the skin - it does not matter. Some general information: 1. Rabies vaccine should be taken if there is a dog bite or when the dog licks the mucous membrane structures like the nose, eye... Read Full »
How fast will symptoms of dog allergy exhibit in a patient?
Query: Hello doctor, In March, we got a Sheepadoodle puppy. I have never been allergic to dogs. However, is it possible that this mixed breed, 70 percent standard Poodle and 30 percent Sheepdog is causing my problems? The Sheepdog is not a hypoallergenic dog and I am thinking that her dander may be the cul... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Better than a blood immunocap test is the skin prick test. The skin prick test is the gold standard for allergy diagnosis. It is possible that you are allergic to animal dander but that is not picked up by the bloodwork. Before doing the skin prick test you must stop the... Read Full »
Should you repeat the TT injection within a month if a dog licked you?
Query: Hello doctor, I had TT one month ago. Today, my dog licked my foot toes. Is there a need for getting a TT again? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your statement, I understand that a dog licked your toes, and you want to know if you require a further dose of TT vaccine (Tetanus Toxoid), which you took a month ago. By vaccine, I understand you are referring to TT and not the anti-rabies vaccine. The administ... Read Full »
What are the methods of getting rid of dog allergens from home?
Query: Hi doctor, I and my family would like to get a dog. However, our landlord does not want us to because her son is very allergic to dogs (he gets asthma attacks) and he possibly wants to move into the house one day. So I understand that she does not want to take any risks. Because of that, I was wonde... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Animal dander can remain inside the house for long durations even after the animal has gone. It may stick to curtains, carpets, clothes, and furnishings. It may be impossible to completely remove the dander to make it entirely safe for an allergic person to live witho... Read Full »