Like humans, dogs are also prone to allergy. The article bellow discusses the reasons, symptoms, and some treatments for dog allergy.
Dog Allergy Reasons-
1. Inhaling airborne pollens and molds.
2. Some dogs are allergic to few food varieties also.
3. Dogs having weak immune system cat allergens easily.
4. Heat allergy during summer
Dog Allergy Symptoms-
1. Itching rigorously all body parts, this can continue for weeks.
2. Chewing tail end
3. Licking paws- symptomatic of food allergy
4. Vomiting and frequent gas
5. irritation and discomfort like barking at everybody
6. Ear infections and sneezing
7. Loss of fur due to scratching
8. Visible skin sores on the animal
9. Loose stool or diarrhea tendency
10. Smelling gas
Dog Allergy Treatment-
1. Diet rich with omega 3-fatty acids
2. Flea medications and cleaning the house of fleas and mites
3. HEPA approved heating and cooling system to clean the air of airborne pollens
4. Medications to improve the immune system
5. Food supplements
6. Oatmeal bath for itching
7. Bath with warm water
8. Using medicated shampoos and soaps available at any chemist shop
9. Solutions that will moisturize the dog skin
10. If dog is allergic to proteins, then switch to hypo - allergenic foods.
11. Maintain cleanliness of environment at home and especially the area where the pet's habitat.
12. Using antihistamines on recommendation by vet only
It takes weeks to determine the exact cause for allergies in dogs. Not all reasons work at once and more than one symptoms can be visible. For a start, if the dog readily loses weight and appetite, it is reason enough for concern. Visit a vet immediately and get blood tests done. Further, it takes weeks for pets to recover completely. With simple home care treatments and medical treatment given by vet, symptoms of allergy will reduce considerably over time.
