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 Increased scratching Ear infection Itchy, watery eyes Itchy back or base of tail (most often this is a flea allergy) Itchy ears & ear infections Sneezing Vomiting Diarrhea Snoring caused by a swollen throat Paw biting/licking/swollen paws Rubbing the face Incessant licking
The most destructive of these dog symptoms is scratching, because your dog can scratch herself raw, which can eventually lead to secondary infections, excessive shedding, and hair loss.
What Could Your Dog Be Allergic To? Tree, grass and weed pollen Cleaning products Prescription drugs Dust mites Mold spores Dander Feathers Rubber & plastic products Cigarette smoke Food ingredients Fleas and flea-control products Perfumes Fabrics Shampoo products
How to Identify What Your Dog is Allergic to
Is your dogs allergies seasonal or do the symptoms for your dog seem to happen year long? If the symptoms are all year round, one method you can try is to swap out your dog's food. The most common symptoms for dog food allergies are licking, itchiness, and different types of skin issues.
Have you made a recent change in your dogs routine since the allergy problems started? You may need to sort through the above allergy list one by one and try to make changes until you have narrowed down the cause.
Remember, even though your dog might have the above issues, he may not have allergies. He may be having problems from any number of other medical conditions, such as fleas, worms, or hormonal disorders. See your veterinarian to be sure.
Common dog allergy symptoms can include:
Itchy, red, moist or scabs on the skin Increased scratching Ear infection Itchy, watery eyes Itchy back or base of tail (most often this is a flea allergy) Itchy ears & ear infections Sneezing Vomiting Diarrhea Snoring caused by a swollen throat Paw biting/licking/swollen paws Rubbing the face Incessant licking
The most destructive of these dog symptoms is scratching, because your dog can scratch herself raw, which can eventually lead to secondary infections, excessive shedding, and hair loss.
What Could Your Dog Be Allergic To? Tree, grass and weed pollen Cleaning products Prescription drugs Dust mites Mold spores Dander Feathers Rubber & plastic products Cigarette smoke Food ingredients Fleas and flea-control products Perfumes Fabrics Shampoo products
How to Identify What Your Dog is Allergic to
Is your dogs allergies seasonal or do the symptoms for your dog seem to happen year long? If the symptoms are all year round, one method you can try is to swap out your dog's food. The most common symptoms for dog food allergies are licking, itchiness, and different types of skin issues.
Have you made a recent change in your dogs routine since the allergy problems started? You may need to sort through the above allergy list one by one and try to make changes until you have narrowed down the cause.
Remember, even though your dog might have the above issues, he may not have allergies. He may be having problems from any number of other medical conditions, such as fleas, worms, or hormonal disorders. See your veterinarian to be sure.
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