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08-02-2007, 08:52 PM
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Horrible News!!!
I just got back from the docs because I had been having trouble breathing. Well while I was there I told him when I held the rats their nails would make my skin itch and I would get these white bubble blister things. Turns out I can't have rats anymore  The doc said I MIGHT be able to get away with owning two....  how can I pick just two?? and my breathing is caused by all their furr *crys harder*
My boyfriend said I should keep the Rex's because they don't shead as much furr.... I'm too sad and.... and.... this can't be happening!! I thought the bubbles where normal??  
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08-02-2007, 09:04 PM
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Oh I am so sorry!
That's is bad news. Ohhh. =(
It's very hard to choose a pet or two if you love tons of them. I'll have to be doing that soon with my baby Degus.
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I don't know much about being allergic since I'm only very mildly allergic to corn, no animals.
I'm sure you'll figure out something or someone from Paw-Talk will help you figure something out.
All I can really do for you is give you a virtual hug.
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08-02-2007, 09:27 PM
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getting blisters from a little rat scratch IS definitley an allergic reaction. i react like that to cats
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08-02-2007, 10:07 PM
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Thnx for the hug Binky it really helped.... yes I'll have to get pictures... I've been cuddleing everyone (I really shouldn't though) and I always thought it was normal.....
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08-02-2007, 10:12 PM
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That really sucks.  Id be horrified if I had to give my fuzzies away. *Hugs* Could you get a naked/hairless rat? They have no hair to be alergic to...
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08-02-2007, 10:12 PM
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I am in fact allergic to all my animals
and i pop allergy pills like candy and keep them anyway
cause i like them waaaaay too much
so i die young
but at least I will still have my critters
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08-02-2007, 10:13 PM
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I do have to change thier cages alot more often
like two times a week
and the litter pan everyday that helps alot
and vaccum everyday
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08-02-2007, 10:18 PM
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I'm thinking of keeping my two rex's I have a male I can nuter and a female. They have furr but it's not as avid about coming off as my other babies....... I have some pills and so fare they do nothin for the blistery things.
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08-02-2007, 10:20 PM
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best wishes hun *hugs* i hope you can figure something out for your ratties!!
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08-02-2007, 10:27 PM
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Aww I'm sorry...
I know this would probably suck kinda but what if you just wear gloves when you hold them so that they can't scratch you?
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08-02-2007, 10:32 PM
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well your allergies might be far worse than mine
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08-02-2007, 11:49 PM
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Aww, sweetie, I'm so sorry! All I can do is wish you luck in deciding how to handle this. They have allergy shots for stuff, would that not work in this situation?
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08-03-2007, 12:02 AM
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I was thinking about the same, mtmaughan. I was going to suggest that you visit an allergist and get proper allergy tests and see if you can get shots for your allergies. Might work?
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08-03-2007, 12:13 AM
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how many ratties do you have total?? either way i'm really sorry for al lthis hope you figure something out!!
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08-03-2007, 12:17 AM
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ohhh thats too bad
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