Dog Allergy Treatments are a Dime a Dozen
Dog allergy treatments are frustrating. Frustrating for you, for your dog, and for the veterinarian! Veterinarians recommend a variety of medicines to combat allergies. Since one medicine does not work for all dogs, the frustration continues. Why? Because the treatment of dog skin problems is a constant battle. It’s a battle you can only control, […]
What You Need to Know About Dog Allergy Medicines
Dog allergies are on the rise, and so is a dog allergy medicine. All of the options get quite overwhelming! You may be thinking, “Steroids for my dog’s allergies?” Are they really necessary? And, is my dog going to look like a bodybuilder?! No! Many of my clinic clients question common dog allergy medicines and […]
10 Easy Tips to Manage Dog Allergies
So, here are some pointers to get headed in the right direction. Tip #1: For Allergy-Free Puppies, Don’t Breed Allergic Dogs “Allergy” is a genetically influenced disease. Allergies result from an aberration in the genes that control T-lymphocyte function. Mentioned in a different way, allergic dogs have T lymphocytes that respond more vigorously than the […]
6 FAQs About Allergy Medicine For Dogs
Sometimes allergy medicine for dogs is the only thing that works. Here’s why. Dog allergies are a vicious cycle. One symptom causes another, which causes the first symptom to worsen. If you’ve had a pet with allergies, you know there’s always more than one instigator. Always more than one issue. Allergies are one of the […]
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: […]