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01-13-2010, 02:56 AM #1
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Thanked: 530I am FAIRLY sure that the allergies are due to pet "dander" which is like dandruff for a person... It doesn't occur in wigs, it comes from the scalp...
So yes, the fur/bristles shouldn't give him ANY problems if they are cleaned correctly and devoid of Dander. Just make sure theyre sanitized and you should be fine.
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01-13-2010, 03:03 AM #2
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01-13-2010, 03:10 AM #6
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01-13-2010, 09:38 AM #7
*ahem*
I am actually the proud servant of a lovely Cornish Rex cat. They do have fur, but only one layer, whereas most cats have three. They have the shortest, downy layer only. She feels like a hot water bottle covered in curly velvet. It's great.
Anyway...
I picked that breed because I love cats, but I am slightly allergic. And I can tell you that I do still have allergies with a Cornish Rex. They aren't as bad as a furrier cat, but it's still there.
As others have said, I am fairly sure it relates to the dander on the skin, not the fur itself. Because her fur is short, she doesn't carry as much dander in it, which is why I don't react as much to her as I would to a longer-haired cat.
How about this. Buy the brush for yourself first, then let the boyfriend try it out. If it's all good, get one for him.
I don't know if I'd go for trying the cheapie badger brushes first, because cheap usually means corners have been cut. If the badger hair in a very cheap brush has not been properly conditioned and sanitized, it would be no surprise if he reacted to it, and it doesn't really indicate if he would react to a properly prepared badger brush or not.
But, like I said, I don't think it would be an issue.
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01-13-2010, 11:21 AM #8
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Thanked: 530Nomad pretty much hit this one on the head. Get one to pamper yourself, and have him try it. Play it by ear from there.
Also, if he CAN'T use your badger without irritation, try something like this
Synthetic brushes, shaving brushes, synthetic not made from badger hair UK
Amazon.com: Men-U Premier Synthetic Shaving Brush: Health & Personal Care
The Men-U gets GREAT reviews, it's very soft at the tip, but has a lot of backbone, but I've never had something from Taylor of Old Bond Street that I didn't like
Good luck!
Cheers,
Jeremy
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01-13-2010, 11:55 AM #9
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Thanked: 234Those Men-U premier brushes are really good, I must have had mine for about 4 or 5 months now and it hasn't shed a single hair (touch wood), an excellent quality product.