I have a theory that dogs will really start digging long-distance comunication and electronic media once we figure out how to convey smell through our devices. Of course, with dogs' amazing sense of hearing I'm sure they respond just as well to familiar voices over the lines.
The one time allergic reaction became an issue with dogs was after snuggling with an uncle-in-law's two Maltese mixes. And we actually had a Maltese in my home for years when I was in my twenties with zero problems, so it's puzzling. I can't think of any other major interactions with dogs in recent years, so there's little basis for comparison.
I was allergic to every cat I've come into contact with, though, and I've since found out that cats are just about the most allergenic pets there are--no wonder hypoallergenic breeds go for small fortunes. In fact I'm starting to wonder if my immune system's overload on cats caused my late-development dog allergy, though I have no idea if that's how allergies work.
At least it's a good thing dogs have more variety in allergenic reaction so you can keep some around, and having cats in a home with birds is probably not a good idea anyway.
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Date: 2013-08-02 01:30 am (UTC)The one time allergic reaction became an issue with dogs was after snuggling with an uncle-in-law's two Maltese mixes. And we actually had a Maltese in my home for years when I was in my twenties with zero problems, so it's puzzling. I can't think of any other major interactions with dogs in recent years, so there's little basis for comparison.
I was allergic to every cat I've come into contact with, though, and I've since found out that cats are just about the most allergenic pets there are--no wonder hypoallergenic breeds go for small fortunes. In fact I'm starting to wonder if my immune system's overload on cats caused my late-development dog allergy, though I have no idea if that's how allergies work.
At least it's a good thing dogs have more variety in allergenic reaction so you can keep some around, and having cats in a home with birds is probably not a good idea anyway.