lynn's Cavies
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Cavy Slave
- Joined
- Jun 4, 2006
- Posts
- 294
- Joined
- Jun 4, 2006
- Messages
- 294
Hello everyone,
I have a question and was hoping for some advice, opinons, etc.
I currently have 3 guinea pigs and I have allergies and asthma to them. I have had guinea pigs since 1998 (not the same ones of course) but after 3 years my allergies starting kicking in. I was devestated because I am allergic to so many animals and thought finally I had found a pet that I would not react to. My husband and I decided to turn our workshop into their home. We made sure there was/is electricity going to it so we could have heat in the winter and it is insulated. We installed 2 locks and have a baby monitor inside so we can listen to them. I'm able to go outside for periods of time and sit and visit with them but when my allergies act up I can come inside and get some relief.
I tried to keep them inside before we came to this decision. I take allergy pills (prescription ones) everyday, use a steroid nose spray, have hepa air purifiers inside. I tried using only fleece to see if it was possibly the bedding. I used hay cubes for awhile to see if it was the hay. But what it came down to is that I react to the urine and dander. I even had the pigs in a separate room in our house away from the bedroom and basically nothing worked. I consulted an allergist as well and got shots for my other allergies for 4 years approx.
So my question is after these guinea pigs pass away is it fair to adopt more? I'm thinking no but it breaks my heart to see so many guinea pigs up for adoption and knowing I won't be able to help.
I'm open to suggestions. But I cannot house them indoors due to my allergies. It's not simply having watering itchy eyes, it's asthma and it is extremely bad.
Thanks
Lynn
I have a question and was hoping for some advice, opinons, etc.
I currently have 3 guinea pigs and I have allergies and asthma to them. I have had guinea pigs since 1998 (not the same ones of course) but after 3 years my allergies starting kicking in. I was devestated because I am allergic to so many animals and thought finally I had found a pet that I would not react to. My husband and I decided to turn our workshop into their home. We made sure there was/is electricity going to it so we could have heat in the winter and it is insulated. We installed 2 locks and have a baby monitor inside so we can listen to them. I'm able to go outside for periods of time and sit and visit with them but when my allergies act up I can come inside and get some relief.
I tried to keep them inside before we came to this decision. I take allergy pills (prescription ones) everyday, use a steroid nose spray, have hepa air purifiers inside. I tried using only fleece to see if it was possibly the bedding. I used hay cubes for awhile to see if it was the hay. But what it came down to is that I react to the urine and dander. I even had the pigs in a separate room in our house away from the bedroom and basically nothing worked. I consulted an allergist as well and got shots for my other allergies for 4 years approx.
So my question is after these guinea pigs pass away is it fair to adopt more? I'm thinking no but it breaks my heart to see so many guinea pigs up for adoption and knowing I won't be able to help.
I'm open to suggestions. But I cannot house them indoors due to my allergies. It's not simply having watering itchy eyes, it's asthma and it is extremely bad.
Thanks
Lynn