I do hope you're not suggesting that b/c Seramas are small that they could be house pets. They produce just as much dander and odor as a larger chicken, and an elderly person would definitely be at more risk to respiratory ills and be very unlikely to keep up with the dander issue.
Thanks so much. I am not suggesting, according to my research they are bred as pet house chickens. In Malaysia today, in fact, they out number cats and dogs as indoor pets. They have been bred for centuries as pets, and seek out and crave human attention much like a dog. According to my research, which of course could be wrong.
I have owned dander producing bords in the house for over 25 years, so while a smaller bird produces dander, it is not as muchvas larger bird because body mass is less. But you are right, my mini cockatoo still makes it, and I do hsve respiratory problems.
The medical evidence shows, that while all your concerns are certainly valid, elderly people living alone sre livong shorter lives, are more depressed, and have more stress related problems, such as HBP. Not that medical problems disappear, but someone with a dog in the room will have lower BP thsn if no dog in room. Of course all factors play into any decision, and the one that is more beneficial hopefully is the one she picks. Its like the Drs prescribe drugs with side effect because the drug is thought to be beneficial enough to warrant side effects.
I wont write down my canine rescue credentials, but I do have two resumes, one is canine rescue, seperate fron business resume. Although I got alot of business experience running rescues. But thank you so much. Nothing will be done untill everything is layed out for her and she makes decision. Elderly people need pets too. I put it in my Fathers hands.
Lisa
