How to choose the right dog allergy medication

Dogs can suffer with many types of allergies and it can be a challenge to find the correct dog allergy medication to treat them.

The main allergies affecting dogs are food allergies, allergy to fleas and other biting critters, inhalant allergies and contact allergies. Food allergies can be relieved by finding the food that your dog is allergic to. Flea allergies can be controlled by using appropriate flea treatment.

Contact allergies can be harder to trace and usually appear on the skin. These could be caused by anything from carpets (for inside dogs) dust mites, grass and even plastic food dishes.

Inhalant allergies are caused by a substance in the air that triggers a reaction in your dog. They can be caused by breathing in mold or plant spores, for example and are almost impossible to prevent. Dog allergy medication needs to be used for this type of reaction and can be prescribed or natural.

What causes these allergic reactions in your pet dog? Allergies do not always start the first time your dog is exposed to the offending substance, although they can be instant. Sometimes it takes multiple exposures to the allergen for symptoms to develop.

Your dog’s immune system produces antibodies to combat future encounters with the particular allergen. When that happens, white blood cells, known as mast cells, attack the allergen. A substance called histamine is released, and that’s when symptoms develop.

Some allergies last for a day or two before gradually subsiding, but there are others that can become quite serious if not treated. It can be tempting to avoid a vet visit by treating a dog who has an allergy with human allergy medicine. However it’s not designed for dogs and using it can cause  serious overdosing. Always use a quality dog allergy medication.

Does natural dog allergy medication work?

Vets may prescribe oral medication such as Prednisone to relieve extreme itchiness. Prednisone is a steroid and long term use is not advised as it has a detrimental effect on the immune system.  Benadryl is another oral medication which can have a calming effect on your dog. Getting your dog to swallow a pill can be a challenge. Try mixing in with his food, or if that doesn’t work, you may have to wash it down his throat with a syringe filled with water.

This brings up the question, do you always have to visit the vet if your dog is showing mild symptoms of what could be an allergy? If you dog is not distressed and all else is normal, you could wait to see if the symptoms disappear on their own. There is always the option of natural  Dog allergy medication which can be used either to treat allergies or, even better, prevent them in the first place.

Building up your dogs immune system is one of the best ways to prevent any health disorder and attention to diet and hygiene play an important role here. Supplementing with Omega 3 can bring multiple health benefits, they are also an effective anti inflammatory which is wonderful for preventing and treating all kinds of allergies.

For a safe and effective natural dog allergy medication, you can’t go past Allergy Itch from Native Remedies. The homeopathic medication quickly relieves acute skin itching and prevents excess scratching. Even better it comes in granule form which dissolves easily on your dog’s tongue. No more battles getting him to swallow a pill!

“… We have tried everything – lotions and potions to get our retriever to stop scratching. Then when we saw an improvement in a friend’s dog, they told us it was from Allergy Itch Ease. We tried it and our dog ‘Hero’ is doing so well! Thank you”

—Kelly and Jim, CA, USA

How do you know if an allergy medication is going to work or not? You don’t. That’s why it’s a good idea to try a natural dog allergy medication first.