Dog Allergies and their Symptoms
Allergies are starting to be more and more common with humans and dogs, especially food and scent allergies. What are some clues your dog could possibly be allergic to something?
Common dog allergy symptoms can include:
Itchy, red, moist or scabs on the skin Scratching Ear infection Itchy, watery eyes Itchy back or base of tail (most commonly flea allergy) Itchy ears & ears infected Sneezing Throwing up Diarrhea Snoring caused by an inflamed throat Paw biting/licking/swollen paws Rubbing her face Constant licking
The worst of these dog symptoms is scratching, because an animal can scratch himself raw, which can possibly lead to secondary infections, excessive shedding, and loss of hair.
What Might Your Dog Be Allergic To? Tree, grass and weed pollens Cleaning chemicals Prescription medication Dust mites Mold spores Dander Feathers Rubber & plastic materials Cigarette smoke Food ingredients Fleas and flea-control products Perfumes Fabrics Shampoo products
How to Determine What Your Dog Could Be Allergic to
Are your dogs allergies seasonal or do the allergies for your dog seem to happen year round? If the symptoms are all year round, one method you can try is to switch out your dog's food. The most noticeable symptoms for dog food allergies are licking, scratching, and different types of skin problems.
Have you not to long ago made a change in your dogs routine since the allergy symptoms started? You may need to check the above allergy list one by one and try to make changes until you have singled out the cause.
Remember, even though your dog could have the above symptoms, he may not have allergies. He may be suffering from any number of other medical issues, such as fleas, worms, or hormonal disorders. Contact your veterinarian to be safe.
Common dog allergy symptoms can include:
Itchy, red, moist or scabs on the skin Scratching Ear infection Itchy, watery eyes Itchy back or base of tail (most commonly flea allergy) Itchy ears & ears infected Sneezing Throwing up Diarrhea Snoring caused by an inflamed throat Paw biting/licking/swollen paws Rubbing her face Constant licking
The worst of these dog symptoms is scratching, because an animal can scratch himself raw, which can possibly lead to secondary infections, excessive shedding, and loss of hair.
What Might Your Dog Be Allergic To? Tree, grass and weed pollens Cleaning chemicals Prescription medication Dust mites Mold spores Dander Feathers Rubber & plastic materials Cigarette smoke Food ingredients Fleas and flea-control products Perfumes Fabrics Shampoo products
How to Determine What Your Dog Could Be Allergic to
Are your dogs allergies seasonal or do the allergies for your dog seem to happen year round? If the symptoms are all year round, one method you can try is to switch out your dog's food. The most noticeable symptoms for dog food allergies are licking, scratching, and different types of skin problems.
Have you not to long ago made a change in your dogs routine since the allergy symptoms started? You may need to check the above allergy list one by one and try to make changes until you have singled out the cause.
Remember, even though your dog could have the above symptoms, he may not have allergies. He may be suffering from any number of other medical issues, such as fleas, worms, or hormonal disorders. Contact your veterinarian to be safe.
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