ok. here's the deal. axle started his shedding again. this is the worst year yet. even with brushing, etc, he looks like he has the mange and it's even bothering HIM to the point he's going at his hair and plucking the lose stuff out. we very well might shave him down soon if it doesn't start to lighten up (i'm sure the groomer is going to LOVE us).
i have had problems in the past with high-shedding animals with soft fluffy hair like some cats, rabbits, etc. now, living with axle is horrible. i won't get rid of him, but OMG i feel awful. my nose constantly runs, my eyes are puffy, my throat is swelled up, etc ALL the time. i can't even sleep at night b/c it's so awful and in the mornings i feel so sick i just can't get out of bed (axle just has to sleep by my side of the bed). if i go outside i'm fine within about 30 minutes. but within just a few minutes of walking inside it starts all over though. i clean every day, mop sweep dust, literally EVERYTHING top to bottom trying to make things better. i don't know that there's much more i can do as far as keeping my house clean. i air my house out whenever i can, but with the heat that's a rare thing right now.
does anyone have any suggestions?? i thought about getting one of the air purifiers and seeing if it's his dander, or something that they might be able to get out of the air. has anyone used them, and if you have how good are they? how often do you change filters out, etc, and how much area do they cover? we have an upstairs with 3 bedrooms and a bath with a hall, then main floor with the kitchen dining room and living room and a basement about 600sq foot with a bathroom, also. any advice or suggestions would be MUCH appreciated!