HELP, Allergic reaction to my new puppy!

[Lexi]

We have had our puppy a little over a week now. I have gotten progressively worse coughing and runny nose at first. Then my throat started to close up and my chest became tight on monday and I had to get away from her, I felt like I was going to die. The next day I felt fine until I got around her and within an hour of being with her I had a migraine, labored breathing, could hardly talk, was so weak I could hardly get out the door to go to the doctor. After being away from her for about an hour I started to feel better. The doctor started me on a week of tapered down steroids that are helping, but I'm still having trouble with a cough and shortness of breath when I am around her to much and moving around. I have an allergy test scheduled for next friday. My steroids stop on Tuesday then I cant have any allergy medication because of the tests. The doctor proscribed me a inhaler and an EpiPen but idk what to do about this situation. If I am having an allergy to her, do I sell her to another family, we have alot of money in her. My son is broken hearted about the idea but my husband is insistent that I not add any other medications onto myself. I am already on several. I just do not know what to do and I am extremely broken up about it.

[Stella]

Unfortunately, F1 mixes are highly likely to affect allergy sufferers. Your breeder should have made you aware of this. If you are already allergic to her with her puppy coat, I would imagine you are probably going to be worse with her adult coat. Any reputable breeder would insist that if you can't keep your puppy, she is returned to the breeder. You can take meds to control your symptoms but this isn't good for you, especially if you are having to take steroids. This sucks for you and your family, but it looks likely that you will have to do some soul searching and talk to your breeder about taking her back.

[Lexi]

It wasn't really a concern for me, I have never had a dog allergy before. I was more concerned with shedding because it agitates my anxiety. But I have developed some new allergies since I hit my 20s. I developed celiac disease and I can't sleep in my bedroom when a tree booms outside of it in the spring because my throat will close up and I can't breath in the same way. I am also alergic to bees. So idk. Idk why I am reacting to her.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Dogs also bring pollen into the house on their coats, which will affect people with pollen allergies even if they don't have dog allergies. 

I agree with both Stella and with Ginny,

1. A doodle was bad choice for anyone with allergies or any type of issue with shedding

2. Her adult coat is going to affect you even more than her puppy coat

3. Any reputable breeder will take the puppy back; in fact, there should eb a clause in your contract to that effect. However, you will not get any money back.  

[Ginny Nightingale]

And I will add to that the fact that doodles often cause allergic reactions and are RARELY hypoallergenic...with your symptoms that are so serious, a doodle was a bad choice--but maybe find a nice poodle pup and promise your son that a new pup will be coming soon...

[Carolyn Shusterman]

If you haven't already called Rey's breeder you should.  If the breeder is truly reputable there will be money refunded with the return of the dog. Your reaction to the dogs fur is SERIOUS. 

[Lexi]

Thank you, I have been wanting to wait until the allergy test comes back just hoping that maybe it's something else. But I should probably contact her sooner then later.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Mylinda,

I am so sorry about this whole situation, but you have to take care of your health. Your breeder wasn't ethical because your pup looks flat coated, so will shed, among other things like bringing in pollens from bushes and trees. Please contact Doodle Rescue Collective - here is a link: http://doodlerescue.org/page/rehome-assistance-form   .  They will foster and re-home your doodle to a family that will be for sure able to keep her.  They seriously screen adopters so that the best fit for the puppy will be found.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Nancy, Mylinda wants her money back. 

[Stella]

Would a breeder even give a refund if there is nothing wrong with the pup??

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

No. 

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Oh, too bad cuz it isn't going to happen.

[Amy and Annabelle]

I feel bad for your family, especially your little boy, and for Rey. I guess it doesn't hurt to ask for at least a partial refund if you have the test results to back it up. I would however be surprised if they agreed to it. I hope it all works out for you somehow.