An invasion of foreign substances will trigger a reaction from the dog's body. The immune system protect the body from the harmful attacks of foreign substances. Most infections caused by foreign bodies are prevented as the dog's immune system will produce antibodies that will ward off infection. Bacteria, fungus, virus and parasites are harmful antigens that cause infection. Most infectious agents' invasion that will cause health concerns are prevented by the dog's immune system
Unfortunately, the immune system can also overreact and fight harmless substances. An allergic reaction occurs when the immune system sends out antibodies to fight harmless substances like pollens, dust, and ingredients in food and medications. Not all dogs would have an allergic reaction to these allergens. What first aid methods can you administer if your pet is hypersensitive to any of these allergens?
A dog that has an allergic reaction to some substances would suffer from skin itching, sneezing and coughing. A swollen face, vomiting and diarrhea are other symptoms of allergic reaction. Allergens in the environment like pollens and dust causes allergy symptoms to occur. Insect bite or a new diet can be the cause of the allergic reaction. Allergic reaction would cause immense discomfort but in a lot of cases, the condition is non-life threatening. Oftentimes, the allergic reaction will resolve itself. Nonetheless, emergency treatments would be necessary to save the pet from the immense discomfort. Severe cases of allergies can result to the death of the pet. Anaphylaxis is an emergency situation. With this kind of allergic reaction, the dog would suffer breathing difficulties because of the swelling of the airways. Anaphylaxis needs immediate treatment to save the pet's life.
Swelling and itching associated with an allergic reaction can be easily treated with first aid. The dog's first aid kits must have Benadryl , antihistamines and other anti-allergy medications because these animals are prone to allergic reaction. An application of herbal medication to the affected area will relieve the itching. Bathing the dog with cold water and using oatmeal shampoo will ease the itching of the dog's skin. Vinegar compress, ice packs and a paste made from baking soda and water are first aid treatments for insect stings. The same remedies are proven to relieve other symptoms of allergic reaction.
Allergic reaction in dogs is hard to prevent given that it would be a tall order to know what substances the pet is hypersensitive to. To be able to administer first aid treatments that will stop an allergic reaction from developing into a serious concern, the pet owner has to be alert to the changes in the pets behavior.
Unfortunately, the immune system can also overreact and fight harmless substances. An allergic reaction occurs when the immune system sends out antibodies to fight harmless substances like pollens, dust, and ingredients in food and medications. Not all dogs would have an allergic reaction to these allergens. What first aid methods can you administer if your pet is hypersensitive to any of these allergens?
A dog that has an allergic reaction to some substances would suffer from skin itching, sneezing and coughing. A swollen face, vomiting and diarrhea are other symptoms of allergic reaction. Allergens in the environment like pollens and dust causes allergy symptoms to occur. Insect bite or a new diet can be the cause of the allergic reaction. Allergic reaction would cause immense discomfort but in a lot of cases, the condition is non-life threatening. Oftentimes, the allergic reaction will resolve itself. Nonetheless, emergency treatments would be necessary to save the pet from the immense discomfort. Severe cases of allergies can result to the death of the pet. Anaphylaxis is an emergency situation. With this kind of allergic reaction, the dog would suffer breathing difficulties because of the swelling of the airways. Anaphylaxis needs immediate treatment to save the pet's life.
Swelling and itching associated with an allergic reaction can be easily treated with first aid. The dog's first aid kits must have Benadryl , antihistamines and other anti-allergy medications because these animals are prone to allergic reaction. An application of herbal medication to the affected area will relieve the itching. Bathing the dog with cold water and using oatmeal shampoo will ease the itching of the dog's skin. Vinegar compress, ice packs and a paste made from baking soda and water are first aid treatments for insect stings. The same remedies are proven to relieve other symptoms of allergic reaction.
Allergic reaction in dogs is hard to prevent given that it would be a tall order to know what substances the pet is hypersensitive to. To be able to administer first aid treatments that will stop an allergic reaction from developing into a serious concern, the pet owner has to be alert to the changes in the pets behavior.
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