Comments on: The Obama Dog and Asthma Awareness

By: Rare Dollar Coins

Rare Dollar Coins — Sun, 17 May 2009 08:45:14 +0000

I don�t usually reply to posts but I will in this case. Cool site, interesting post.

By: Asthma Mom » Biggest Asthma Stories of 2008

Asthma Mom » Biggest Asthma Stories of 2008 — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:50:36 +0000

[...] The “Hypoallergenic” Obama Dog U.S. media got a teeny bit obsessed with the Obamas’ search for a new family pet after the election. One good outcome of the saturation? Most people now know there’s no such thing as a 100% hypoallergenic pet, and parents who have kids with asthma (like Malia Obama does) learned more about reducing exposure to pet allergens. [...]

By: Allergic and wheezing, but still keeping pets

Allergic and wheezing, but still keeping pets — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:45:47 +0000

[...] The Obama Dog and Asthma Awareness [...]

By: wendy

wendy — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:04:48 +0000

The good thing (or silver lining as you said) is that people are now learning more about allergies and pets. As for the rest – well I agree with most others. Too much time wasted on this kind of story when there are other more serious issues to be dealt with.

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:10:17 +0000

Yeah, it was pretty much a given that the marriage “protection” amendment would pass here in FL, but still disappointing to read about the morning after. And California shocked me.

By: Noelle

Noelle — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:18:20 +0000

It’s my belief that Americans care more about animals than anything else. That’s why Pop 8 passed, and so did the humane animal treatment prop. Animal rights over human rights, as long as there are no gay penguins involved.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:46:46 +0000

Yeah, AG is one of those, too. She’s allergic to dust mites but that’s it. We kept pets away in the beginning b/c for awhile she was too young for us to have a clear picture of her allergies (or lack of them, in this case). Now, like the Obama girls, my kids have been promised a dog, too–only in our case, they have to wait until we move.

By: Asthmagirl

Asthmagirl — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:02:13 +0000

Also worth noting: Not everyone with asthma has allergies (yours truly is an example) and thus can own dogs (three of them) without worrying about reactions. But, as you know, people that are allergic to dogs are reacting to the protein contained in both the pet’s dander AND their saliva. I’m unaware of saliva free dogs and I think really all you can do, if you are allergic is to adjust your meds and minimize the exposure.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:05:52 +0000

Good points—and really, is it any surprise people need a distraction like this right now? When they’re looking for something–ANYTHING— positive or fun in the news lately.

By: Michelle (not Obama)

Michelle (not Obama) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:45:17 +0000

There is too much attention being given to the new dog, but that happens everytime the President’s family buys a new dog. Remember Buddy Clinton? This one is more interesting because of Malia’s allergies/asthma. Hopefully, pet dander isn’t a huge trigger for her because, as you said, there is no such thing as a allergen-free dog. I hope this doesn’t become a promise he can’t keep…wouldn’t want to give any fodder to the GOP.