How to Perform a Food Trial for Dog Allergies
Over the past four weeks, though, Fluffy has started to itch and show dog food allergy symptoms. Pondering the thought that the itching could be due to diet, Mrs. Jones, based on advice from the pet store employee, changes Fluffy’s diet. Fluffy now: Is now eating the filet mignon of dog food, a raw diet. Certainly […]
6 Most Common Causes of Dog Skin Problems
Your skin swells, turn red and itches much worse than any mosquito bite you’ve ever had. Fido feels this way every day, day after day after day. Dog skin problems and allergies are one of the most common issues faced by pet owners, veterinarians, and – most importantly – dogs. These itchy canine issues include: […]
Constant Sneezing: Another Dog Allergy Symptom
What is wrong? What can I do? All About Sneezing Sneezing is a normal dog behavior. Dogs expel air to remove irritants and debris from their nasal cavity. Some dogs even experience reverse sneezing which may sound like wheezing. Reverse sneezing occurs when air is brought into the nose removing irritants from the area up […]
You Don’t Have to be a Veterinarian to Recognize Dog Allergy Symptoms
Your dog itches! “I know!” you say. “But, all dogs do!” Dogs itch because they have allergies. Understanding Dog Allergy Symptoms Allergies in dogs are common. In fact, dog itching symptoms, dog sneezing symptoms, and dog coughing symptoms due to allergies drive the business of veterinary medicine. Most veterinarians will agree the number one […]
Why Dog Allergies Are Almost Always a Chronic Headache
Yes, dog allergies are a chronic headache! Not only to dogs, but to their pet parents as well! It happens every single night: lick, chew, scratch. And again: lick, chew, scratch. Damn! “This is driving me crazy! It’s driving my dog crazy, too!” “Honey, I can’t sleep! The dog sneezing all night long is […]
Dog Sneezing: A Simple Symptom or Much More Dire Consequence?
Buffy sneezed three times in the exam room. “Gesundheit!” remarked Mrs. Jones in a deep German accent. “Ever since the weather changed, Buffy has been sneezing constantly. She seems miserable,” Mrs. Jones explained. Dogs sniff and smell everything and sneeze as a result. Likewise, occasional sneezing is a normal occurrence and an efficient way of […]