AboutHave4Paws Expertise I am happy to answer BREED SPECIFIC behavioral questions. Please DO NOT ask general training or medical questions!
Experience I currently have two beagles, a male age 2 and a female age 15 as well as an 11 yr. old whippet mix and a 5 year old min. poodle. I lost one of my beagles 16 months ago to cancer but at the ripe old age of 15. I have done rescue work on and off for years as well as fund-raising for the local animal shelter. I worked for a dog magazine in the past (Southern California Dog Magazine). Being a psychotherapist has encouraged me to do in depth studying of animal behavior as well. I have worked with many people to help curb undesirable behaviors in their dogs or to form good behaviors. My life is devoted to and surrounded by my dogs........
Organizations HSUS, PETA, SPCA
Publications Dog Fancy
Education/Credentials I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in the state of CA and am also credentialed as a Certified Addiction Treatment Specialist
Awards and Honors Honored by the Agoura Animal Shelter for my volunteer work.
Question Are people ellergic to Beagle? I will be giving my sister in - law my Beagle, but she wants to know if the dog will be ellergy free to her.
Mary
Answer Hi Mary and thanks for writing to me.
Unfortunately any one can be allergic to any kind of dog. There are no hypoallergenic dogs Therefore, it is possible that your sister-in- law may react and also she may not. What humans react to is not the fur it is the dander,
Animal dander is not the hair or fur of the animal, but is old skin scales which are constantly shed. Older animals produce more dander than young ones because their skin is drier. Animal dander is extremely light weight and tiny in size, (approx. 2.5 microns) and can stay airborne for hours. (1 micron = 1/25,000 in.).
Here are some suggestions I found to help with avoiding allergic reactions to dander.
1. Wash pets with pet shampoo and then clean ALL surfaces thoroughly with a damp cloth or mop.
2. Use a vacuum cleaner with a High Efficiency Air Filter to trap the tiny particles of animal allergen. The water vacuums are not effective on animal dander. Studies have show they actually increase dander levels when in use.
3. Bathe the animal weekly with Allerpet, a shampoo/ conditioner. Studies have shown this product can decrease the amount of dander in settled dust by nearly 50% It is available for cats, dogs, and birds.
4. If the pet can't be removed from the house, at least keep it out of your bedroom.
5. Use a room air purifier in your bedroom to remove airborne animal dander.
6. Wear a mask when grooming your pet.
7. Keep clothing worn when playing with the pet out of your bedroom
I hope this information is helpful and your beagle finds a great home!
