Dog skin problems come about when allergy causing matter known as allergens enter the body of your pets. The dogs then react to these substances by getting an allergic reaction. These pets just like humans are either born with the allergy or it just comes up anytime as they grow.
As humans we usually react to these substances by experiencing nasal discomfort. Dogs on the other hand react to the allergens by having skin problems. The most common indication of an allergic reaction in dogs is itchy skin. That is why you need to make sure that you know the difference between the normal and unusual scratching of your pet.
Besides openly illustrating to you the owner that the pet has itchy skin by scratching and licking endlessly, the dog can also bite on its tail and paws. There are different kinds of allergies that your pets might have. There are parasitic allergies. Basically the dog reacts to parasites like chiggers and fleas. They start chewing on themselves as well as scratching because of a reaction to flea saliva.
The doctors basically conclude that the reaction of scratching and biting is all in its head and is not connected to any allergens. The most common symptom would be persistent licking and chewing of a certain body part. Usually it is the forelegs and the ankles.
Your dog can also have what is known as an atopic allergy. This is when your pet reacts to allergens such as dust or pollen. If you notice that your pet always scratches its ears and face and constantly licks its paws, it could be that it has an atopic allergy.
An inhalant allergy is caused by things such as pollen and dust mites. Indications of this allergy are mainly scratching and biting of the paws. If your dog has a neurogenic allergy it means that the animal doctor has found it difficult to determine the exact cause of the ailment.
As a result they come to the conclusion that the reaction has nothing to do with outside substances and that the scratching or chewing is something that is simply in the mind of the pet. An indication of this allergy is when your dog endlessly licks and chews at a specific part of its body. This is usually on the foreleg or ankles.
It could be that your pet has a contact allergy. In this case it reacts to items such as plants and chemicals through contact. This is shown by having hives, blisters or skin rash. For this type of allergy you just have to ensure that your pet does not come in contact with such things so that it does not suffer from such conditions.
In order to treat these allergies you can make use of several home remedies like olive oil and apple cider vinegar. There are also prescription medications available that will effectively cure the skin conditions. So although your dog might suffer allergic reactions there are ways to cure the ailments.
As humans we usually react to these substances by experiencing nasal discomfort. Dogs on the other hand react to the allergens by having skin problems. The most common indication of an allergic reaction in dogs is itchy skin. That is why you need to make sure that you know the difference between the normal and unusual scratching of your pet.
Besides openly illustrating to you the owner that the pet has itchy skin by scratching and licking endlessly, the dog can also bite on its tail and paws. There are different kinds of allergies that your pets might have. There are parasitic allergies. Basically the dog reacts to parasites like chiggers and fleas. They start chewing on themselves as well as scratching because of a reaction to flea saliva.
The doctors basically conclude that the reaction of scratching and biting is all in its head and is not connected to any allergens. The most common symptom would be persistent licking and chewing of a certain body part. Usually it is the forelegs and the ankles.
Your dog can also have what is known as an atopic allergy. This is when your pet reacts to allergens such as dust or pollen. If you notice that your pet always scratches its ears and face and constantly licks its paws, it could be that it has an atopic allergy.
An inhalant allergy is caused by things such as pollen and dust mites. Indications of this allergy are mainly scratching and biting of the paws. If your dog has a neurogenic allergy it means that the animal doctor has found it difficult to determine the exact cause of the ailment.
As a result they come to the conclusion that the reaction has nothing to do with outside substances and that the scratching or chewing is something that is simply in the mind of the pet. An indication of this allergy is when your dog endlessly licks and chews at a specific part of its body. This is usually on the foreleg or ankles.
It could be that your pet has a contact allergy. In this case it reacts to items such as plants and chemicals through contact. This is shown by having hives, blisters or skin rash. For this type of allergy you just have to ensure that your pet does not come in contact with such things so that it does not suffer from such conditions.
In order to treat these allergies you can make use of several home remedies like olive oil and apple cider vinegar. There are also prescription medications available that will effectively cure the skin conditions. So although your dog might suffer allergic reactions there are ways to cure the ailments.
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