u/Smart_scientist_0202

Hi everyone! I’m looking for some advice and experiences, hoping someone here has been in a similar shoes. 🐾

We brought home our little Maltipoo boy, Fahéj (Cinnamon), a little over a week ago. I’ve always imagined my life with a dog, and I felt like now was the right time. Back in January, I visited an allergist who confirmed through testing that I am highly allergic to dogs. After doing a lot of research, I came across the Maltipoo breed, which sounded very promising. My husband and I even visited a breeder, where I spent over an hour with two adult Maltipoos and had absolutely no allergic reaction – this is what gave us the courage to go for it.

During the first week at home, I didn’t have any symptoms either. Since his vaccination schedule isn't complete yet, we’ve carried him around in our arms a few times. After about 20–30 minutes of direct skin contact, I got a mild local skin reaction that cleared up within an hour. However, two days ago, my allergy really flared up: I'm struggling with a stuffy nose and a slightly scratchy throat. 😢

What we’ve been doing from the very beginning:

The bedroom is a completely dog-free zone, and he is not allowed on the couch either.

I mop every two days, and we clean constantly and very thoroughly.

We wash his things regularly, and I wash my hands immediately after every interaction.

I’ve wiped him down three times with water mixed with a bit of mild dog shampoo (he hasn't had a full bath yet).

A Philips PureProtect Quiet 2200 Series smart air purifier is already on its way for the living room, where he spends most of his time.

Long-term allergy medication and immunotherapy are not options in my current situation.

I am really heartbroken because we absolutely adore this puppy, and I don’t want to give up. Have any of you been through this? Is there any hope that my body will get used to him, or that it will ease up once he gets out of the puppy stage? I would be incredibly grateful for any tips, proven tricks, or specific products (shampoos, sprays, etc.)! 🙏

I'm live in Hungary, side information.

UPDATE: At the dog's first vet check-up, they found out that he has giardia. Actually, ever since he's been with us, he has been undergoing deworming treatment and can only do his business inside the apartment on a puppy pad. We cannot take him out on the street because he hasn't finished his vaccination series yet, and also to prevent him from getting reinfected due to the giardia.

Five years ago, I was still able to live full-time with a golden retriever together with my family. It was a detached house where I lived on the upper floor, and the dog was on the ground floor. I don't remember having any allergy symptoms.

Hi everyone! I’m looking for some advice and experiences, hoping someone here has been in a similar shoes.

We brought home our little Maltipoo boy, Cinnamon, a little over a week ago. I’ve always imagined my life with a dog, and I felt like now was the right time. Back in January, I visited an allergist who confirmed through testing that I am highly allergic to dogs. After doing a lot of research, I came across the Maltipoo breed, which sounded very promising. My husband and I even visited a breeder, where I spent over an hour with two adult Maltipoos and had absolutely no allergic reaction – this is what gave us the courage to go for it.