3/14/2013

Dog allergies is one of the conditions in dogs that causes discomfort and, if not prevented could lead to infections. When it comes to discomfort, your dog can get frustrated because of a lot of itching and scratching which is the common symptoms of dog allergies. But how does a dog get allergies?



Well, your dog has a problem with his or her immune system because some part of it reacts a lot on some substances that cause the allergy. As a pet owner, you have to know what the symptoms of dog allergies are in order to prevent it from getting worse. One of the common symptoms is when your dog itches or scratches some portions of the body excessively and then there are some sores or patches of loss hair. Another symptom is in the respiratory system where your dog might be sneezing, coughing or wheezing and can also have an unusual discharge. Another type of system involves the digestive system, where your dog starts to have a stomachache and/or vomits continuously. If you see these symptoms, bring your dog to your trusted veterinarian and check what kind of dog allergies that he or she have. This is so because it is hard to diagnose an allergy. Most of the symptoms mentioned above are also symptoms of other allergies or another illness. So don't try other medications and treatments but instead ask your veterinarian first.



Treatment for dog allergies will depend on what kind of allergy he or she has. You can discuss these treatments with your vet in order to know more about what allergies are all about as well. There are also alternative home treatments that you can use when you are home or a veterinarian is not available yet. When your dog has flea allergies, first thing to do is to take away the fleas by practicing flea control through frequent baths and cleaning your house more often. Use shampoos that can kill or lessen fleas. When it comes to cleaning house, make sure to clean most your dog's bed and floors because this is where fleas come from. There are also natural ways such as using aromatic herbs or Chinchilla Dust. This one type of dog allergies may also cause skin allergies, so make sure to check your dog's coat and skin to see if there are damages.



When it comes to pollen allergies, maybe it would be best to keep your dog more in the house than in the fields when there are a lot of pollens. You can also keep your garden clean to keep garden insects from biting him. It is also good to purchase air fresheners or purifiers to keep house smelling good and keeping it fresh. If your dog is having food allergies, maybe something is wrong with his food, so you should change your diet and try not to feed him with food that may trigger allergies. Also ask your vet for medications and other recommendations to prevent allergies, especially if they are getting worse.



These treatments for dog allergies are easy to do for dog owners and they won't have a problem in the future if they follow these simple but effective treatments.
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