Dog Talk: Long for a furry friend but allergic to pets? Here's what you can do


What can you do if your heart yearns for the joy of a furry pet but your body isn’t keen on the idea? — 123rf.com

Honey Yoong has five dogs – Ping Ping (four), Mindy (six), Lulu (eight), Chelsea (15), and rescue Rocky (probably 10) – even though the Kuala Lumpur chef is allergic.

“We keep them clean, so I don’t get a big reaction. When I’m tired, I get a runny nose and reddish eyes but for the rest, it’s OK. But my husband reacts a lot. When he comes in, an hour later he has sore eyes and an itchy throat. He uses antihistamines and that helps.

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