Allergies are starting to be more and more common with humans and dogs, especially food and scent allergies. What are some clues and signals 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 and ears infected Sneezing Throwing up Diarrhea Snoring caused by an inflamed throat Paw biting/licking/swollen paws Rubbing her face Constant licking
The most destructive of these is scratching, since a dog can scratch herself raw, which can potentially lead to secondary infections, excessive shedding, and loss of hair.
What Can Dogs Be Allergic To? Tree, grass and weed pollens Cleaning chemicals Prescription medication Dust mites Mold spores Dander Feathers Rubber and plastic materials Cigarette smoke Food products Fleas and flea-control products Perfumes Fabrics Shampoo products
How to Tell 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 common symptoms for dog food allergies are licking, scratching, and different types of skin problems.
Have you recently made a change in your dogs routine since the allergy problems started? You may need to sort through the above allergy list one by one and possibly make changes until you have narrowed down the reason.
Remember, even though your dog could have the above issues, he may not have allergies. He may be suffering from any number of other medical conditions, such as fleas, worms, or hormonal disorders. Check with your veterinarian to be safe.
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