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kidney transplant and dogs?
My cousin had an unsuccessful transplant (long story).
She was told by doctors she was unable to have a dog.
Why is this? And can she have one in time?
A brief description of her condition: Severe Lupus, she needed a kidney asap so they gave her one that didn't match and hoped the anti-rejection drugs would allow it to survive. They haven't worked and because of the Lupus she already, obviously, has no immune system. What is it about dogs that can affect her at this time?
She didn't ask the docs why so this is why i am asking yahoo-ers :)
6 Answers
- izzyLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
I can only think it is because of fear of infection. The auto immune disease lupus has already compromised her immune system People with lupus are often very sensitive to allergens too - pollen & grass, pets
Found this re liver transplant patients...
Make certain any pets are carefully screened by a veterinarian. It is not advisable to have birds as pets, as their waste contains a high level of germs. Do not handle any type of pet waste.
- louvreLv 51 decade ago
I'm gonna have to agree with Jelly Belly on this, I think the lupus may be an issue. My son had a kidney transplant and the doctors knew I had pets, they never mentioned it being a problem.
Source(s): donated kidney to my son - ?Lv 71 decade ago
Here is what I was told after my kidney/pancreas transplant.
My dr. ranked pets in his order of preference. 1. Dogs. 2. Cats. 3. Birds. (I had a dog and a bird). I let the bird stay elsewhere for 3 months, and when I got it back, I wore a mask and gloves while cleaning the cage. I don't have any problems.
But he never told me to stay away from the dog. I think she needs to check w/ the surgeon. I have not heard of someone not being able to have a dog either, following transplant (successful or not).
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- NellyLv 51 decade ago
Thats unusual. I know LOADS of people with transplants myself, and not even one person has been told not to have any kind of pets. Maybe it is something to do with the lupus. I would actually call up the hospital and ask them about this.
