My 21 year old was diagnosised with crohns and has been on remicade and methotrexate almost 2 years. Im wondering about the lowered imune system someone wants to give us a puppy do others have pets on these medications that lower imune system?
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I'm on methotrexate, just got off remicade a few months ago. 2 dogs, including a 4 month old puppy. I got a small cough when we first got her from the shelter, and a small rash, which went away with some over the counter stuff. Keep in mind I played with all a ton of puppies at a giant shelter. otherwise I have never had any problems because of them.
. They help with my stress levels (sometimes) so I think it helps me 
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You know, among the numerous thing I worried about while I was on humira-MTX, I forgot to be anxious about animals because I just love them so much. I've never had issue with them in the process. If he likes animal, I think that can only benefit him. I'm a fervent believer in zootherapy. As long as he washes his hands while the puppy is a bit crazy and eating random stuff, I think he should be fine.