Allergic to deer???
12-14-2004, 04:29 PM
#11
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,846
RE: Allergic to deer???
my cousin is the same way. he wears regular latex gloves, and then elbow length ones. he has the biggets problem taking the hide off. he's just allergic to the hair though.
wearing gloves to avoid the mess woody7?
sissy
slayer
wearing gloves to avoid the mess woody7?
sissy
slayer
12-14-2004, 07:09 PM
#12
Typical Buck
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Stacy Basin, NY
Posts: 845
RE: Allergic to deer???
My dad is also the same way. He just Sneezes uncontrollably and his eyes swell. He usually Takes Advil Cold and Sinus or Alieve COld and Sinus before hand, and its not nearly as bad. He's also allergic to cats and long haired dogs...
12-14-2004, 10:27 PM
#13
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Monroe, Louisiana
Posts: 109
RE: Allergic to deer???
I have the same problem with dogs. It really used to stink, since I love dogs. However, my doctor prescribed me zyrtec, an anti allergy medicine. I used to break out in rashes, sneeze, eyes water, I looked like I just snorted battery acid. The zyrtec suppresses it all. I can pet my shepard all day long and not get the least bit itchy or rashy. Hope this helps.
12-15-2004, 05:37 PM
#15
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 590
RE: Allergic to deer???
Me, too. I occasionally get a reaction to the hair when I'm gutting and skinning, but eating the meat is no problem! My stepdad has the same deal, only worse, but he can still eat about 12 pounds of deer steak in a meal.
12-15-2004, 06:17 PM
#16
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 10
RE: Allergic to deer???
ORIGINAL: woody7
Probably is the dander. Use a dusk mask, latex gloves and benadryl. I always use latex gloves to gut, just to avoid the mess.
Probably is the dander. Use a dusk mask, latex gloves and benadryl. I always use latex gloves to gut, just to avoid the mess.
12-16-2004, 06:25 PM
#17
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Waller Texas
Posts: 113
RE: Allergic to deer???
I ain't no sissy deer slayer. But then again a nice gallon jug of water or some baby wipes (they call them HOO-AHHS and yes them suckers come in a resealable camo pack) makes clean up easier. I wouldn't wanna get blood stains on my new ostrich skin cowboy boots LOL!!!!
12-18-2004, 11:25 AM
#18
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 15
RE: Allergic to deer???
I am also allergic to deer fur, however my reaction isn't as bad. I'm a pharmacist and I use a prescription allergy medication (ie. Allegra, Zyrtec etc). I take it every morning before going out into the field, it'll prevent the allergic reaction from happening if you come into contact w/ deer fur throughout the day. Benadryl also works well, one drawback though, it makes most people drowsy . . . not much fun when you need to be wide awake. Hope the advice helps.
