Theoretical question for now . . .

michaela080

This may be controversial, but what would you do if you found out that your LO was allergic to your pets? Not life threatening, but just mild-moderate consistent runny nose, coughing, sneezing, etc. Would you medicate and clean, or would you re-home your pets? I say theoretical because I don't think anyone will test for animal allergies this early, but I'm afraid we may be facing this.

bumpuser1509193

That's a tough one. I would like to say my child's comfort trumps my dogs, but I've had them for 10 and 11 years and am quite attached to them.

I hope this question remains theoretical in your house.

snickersforeveryone

clean like crazy and use meds. 

sasa625

We thought we might be dealing with this as well, but it appears to be severe reflux and some seasonal allergies rather than a pet allergy. We discussed what we would do, and our first thought was clean a ton and confine our dog to a certain area of th

zyas

This is something we have worried about since I became pregnant. Because we have so many animals and they are also our babies and also our business, rehoming is not an option. Most of the animals are in their own building but we do have several in the hou

APendola

I would take my dogs to the woods and drive away.

zyas

APendola:

I would take my dogs to the woods and drive away.

I know you're joking, but people do

sarahandeddiejune212008

Meds and clean.  Our pets are part of the family and both kiddos love them.  There is no way we could rehome them.

lilahbean13

I am obsessed with our dogs but without a doubt id rehome. I hate giving her medicine at all and especially if the problem could be avoided. I would be depressed without the pups though