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Should Getting Rashes After Being Licked By A Pet Dog Be Of Concern?
Hi. We just got a Yorkie poo dog who is supposed to be hypoallergenic. My daughter gets small rashes when the dog licks her. Then the rash goes away. In the past, She has allergies to dog dander which were much worst. How concerned should we be about this? Could her symptoms worsen? Is this reason to return the dog?
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
Don't worry..
Pls specify what do you mean by allergy.
Rash/redness/swelling at site may also occur due to infection from oral bacteria/virus of dog also.
Pet allergy is a matter of concern if you develop frequent cough/shortness of breath/wheezing.
This all looks like asthma like symptom.
Contact any pulmonologist if such respiratory symptom develop frequently.
Otherwise no problem.
Thank you.
Pls specify what do you mean by allergy.
Rash/redness/swelling at site may also occur due to infection from oral bacteria/virus of dog also.
Pet allergy is a matter of concern if you develop frequent cough/shortness of breath/wheezing.
This all looks like asthma like symptom.
Contact any pulmonologist if such respiratory symptom develop frequently.
Otherwise no problem.
Thank you.
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