How to Keep your Dog Free from Allergies


Posted January 23, 2013 by lilymorgan

Dogs are a man’s best friend they say. If we were to discount books, and use the word companion instead of friend, most of us would agree with the statement.

 
Dogs are a man’s best friend they say. If we were to discount books, and use the word companion instead of friend, most of us would agree with the statement. Keeping a dog as a pet has its many advantages as dogs not only provide great company, they are also playful and keep the energy level inside a household high. People love their dogs and look after their needs and supplies very well but one problem that afflicts dogs quiet often and causes great inconvenience to them is the problem of dog allergies.


There are many different types of dog allergies such as bacteria, fleas, contact allergy, allergy from foods, and canine atopy. No matter which type of allergy affects the pet, the inconvenience cause to the dog looks unbearable to its owner too. Of all these dog allergies, allergies caused by food are perhaps the most common. Dogs start to scratch their body frequently which is the most prominent symptom of this allergy. This is because of the irritation felt by dogs on their skin. Dog foods contain lots of ingredients and it is hard to pinpoint which of the ingredient has caused food allergy to the dog. Some other symptoms of food allergy are sneezing, discharge from eyes and nose, coughing, loss of hair, and loss of appetite.


Food allergy is most common
The best way to treat food allergy is to isolate the food ingredient that causes or induces the symptoms of allergy. This requires trial and error by elimination of food items. The easy way out of course is to make use of food for the dog containing hydrolyzed proteins. These protein molecules protect the immune system of the dog and do not allow food allergy to take place. If the dog gets well and looks free from allergy after he has been on this diet for a few weeks, it is safe to assume that his diet is the culprit.


Dog fleas can cause a great deal of trouble
If you find you dog troubled by the fleas and he is scratching at his tail so as to cause hair loss in that area, you must get him diagnosed for dog fleas. It is the saliva of the fleas that cause dog allergies, not the fleas themselves. Vets are trained to detect the presence of the saliva of the fleas on the coat of the dog. In fact, one can see dog fleas through naked eyes on the coat of the dog if he has the patience and the time to help his dog get over this irritating allergy.


Dog fleas can make life hell for a dog if this allergy is not detected at an early stage. One way to detect dog fleas is through intra-dermal skin test of the skin of the dog. There are many different products available in the market to help a dog owner control this dog flea. There are medications in the shape of capsules and also powders and crèmes to be applied directly on the affected areas of dog’s body.


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Last Updated January 23, 2013