17Jun/1110
What happens to a really good vet who suddenly becomes allergic to fur?
Wouldnt that really suck? :'(
Is there like a test vets take before working to make sure that they will not become allergic or is it just taking a chance?
Wouldnt that really suck? :'(
Is there like a test vets take before working to make sure that they will not become allergic or is it just taking a chance?
June 17th, 2011 - 05:30
Usually you don’t randomly become allergic to something, you develop it at a young age.
June 17th, 2011 - 05:36
Probably not cause she/he is exposed to it all the time. The person would know before they go into that field whether they’re allergic or not; who would want to be a vet if allergic? And yes you can develop allergies at anytime in your life but these guys most likely build up an immunity to the dander.
June 17th, 2011 - 05:57
If they wanted to continue to practice, they’d get allergy densitization shots, take allergy meds as needed and wash their hands regularly (which they should do anyway).
June 17th, 2011 - 06:08
yes it would suck. but i want to be a vet and im not allergic yet and im 12. i guess i would have to take meds and allergy shots.or i would have to quit if it was bad.
June 17th, 2011 - 06:46
Well if that were the case he/she could take some medication to help with the allergies.
June 17th, 2011 - 07:46
they got meds for them just like most people out there allergic to animal dander or what ever with the money they make I’m sure they can pop a pill or get a shot.but I think they would have known since they where kids that they have allergys
June 17th, 2011 - 07:48
you develop allergies over time. i was never allergic to birds or cats and had them all my life then suddenly i became allergic to them. i had to start taking allergy shots and took them for over 5 years, daily pills and use an inhaler before i could begin to be around cats and birds again without having an episode.
June 17th, 2011 - 08:09
well all it is where they take the people into a room have them take a test and then they have this question that states do u have any allergic reaction to animals or fur and they would jot down there answer.
June 17th, 2011 - 08:24
You know its not really the hair or fur, that gives the problems,
its the saliva they use to groom the fur with.
June 17th, 2011 - 09:09
I used to be very allergic to cats.
I would sneeze like a maniac, itchy eyes and my chest would tighten a little.
I was put in a situation where I was forced to work with cats. In a small room with over 25 cats for over 4 hours.
At first I wore a mask and had a reaction but over time it got better and better until I stopped wearing the mask and had no reaction.
I guess I just built up a tolerance.