Allergies in Dogs – How We Can Treat Them Naturally
Allergies in dogs can be hard to identify and treat
No-one enjoys seeing their dog suffer and the one thing that can really cause a lot of suffering is allergies in dogs. Dogs have been known to scratch so much that they literally draw blood. That’s an indication of the misery these allergies can cause. So what’s the best natural dog allergy treatments out there?
The first thing to do is to find out what is actually causing the allergy. It could be something in his food, his environment or insects such as fleas.
If your dog is biting his skin a lot or constantly scratching, this is a sure sign that he is suffering some type of allergy. If there are no sign of fleas on your dog, try changing his shampoo to a low allergy variety and add oatmeal to his bath. This will have a calming effct on itchy skin.
The following article gives some good information on the different types of allergies in dogs..
Canine Dog Allergies: Signs, Types, Causes and Treatment – Suite101
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The most common sign of allergies in a dog is itching of the skin. Itching can either be localized to one area or generalized, all over the dog.
Sometimes it’s easy to see what is cause the allergy, but other times it can be alsmost impossible. If you’ve eliminated fleas, shampoos and all the common causes, you may be scratching your head (pun intended). Here’s some valuable suggestions to weed out some unusual causes of allergies that you may not have considered.
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Of course if natural dog allergy medications don’t seem to be working, you will need to resort to the standard allergy treatments such as antihistamines or even allergy shots. Your vet would be able to advise which way to go.
Dog Medicine to Treat Canine Allergies
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Just like their owners, dogs can experience a series of unpleasant symptoms when exposed to certain natural substances. While harmless to most canines, these allergens can produce extreme reactions when ingested, …
Conventional dog allergy medications will often treat the symptoms, but not the cause. This means the allergy has been temporarily calmed, but may recur at any time. The video below explains how to cure these allergies once and for all.
What do you do when your dog has a skin condition or allergy? This video gives some helpful advice on what to do when your dog shows signs of a skin condition.