Atopy In Dogs

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Posted by Bobbie | Posted in cure | Posted on 12-09-2005

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A Quick Guide To Dog Allergies Treatment

Allergies can affect both humans and animals so treatment is certainly a very important topic. If your dog shows any symptoms such as excessive itching, coughing, flees, dry skin and other physical effects, you definitely need to consider some dog allergies treatment options. Don't worry though as this article will take you through some of the options you have to get your pet back to pristine health.

Some of the most common problems are atopy which is also called inhalant allergy and is definitely one of the more widespread types. This can be a seasonal problem but is can also be present throughout the year. Some other types are food allergies and contact dermatitis.

One of the best ways of treatment is avoidance. Prevention over cure is probably one of the best ways to avoid this problem as it can be quite costly to treat. Some of the allergens that usually trigger attacks are house dust, pollen, mold and dust mites. If you have these present in your house, it is best to treat the cause of them not only for your dog but also for yourself and family. These same substances also trigger allergies in humans, so you will be doing your pet and yourself a huge favor.

You can definitely help to keep your dogs clean especially when they play in the yard or in the grass. You can reduce any effects of pollen by keeping your lawn low and by bathing your dog after every play session.

Sometimes preventative measures are simply not enough to help you pet and you need to look at other solutions. One such solution is to purchase over the counter topical medications or anti itch solutions. You should definitely speak to a pharmacist first before purchasing to ensure you get the right medication. Before using the shampoo, make sure to read the instructions carefully as I'm sure you wouldn't want to cause more problems than solutions!

Another more powerful medicine is the administration of antihistamines. Antihistamines have been used to treat people with allergies as well as pets. These have been found to be quite effective in up to 70% of cats and 30% of dogs. You can even use this in conjunction with fatty acid treatment which has been proven to improve the success rate.

If the antihistamines don't work, then your next best option is to try steroids. This is quite a controversial treatment and has many positive and negative effects. Before deciding to use steroids it is essential that you only do so after seeking the advice and recommendation from a medical professional. This is almost a last resort treatment especially if the allergies are extremely severe. If your pet has very bad itching, coughing and pain, then steroids will definitely eliminate them. However, even though this treatment is very powerful and effective, there are numerous short term and long term negative effects. Steroids are actually a very addictive and harmful substance that is very easy to over abuse.

In conclusion, we have just covered some of the most popular suggestions for effective dog allergies treatment. These solutions have proven to work, just remember to take the necessary precautions to ensure the lasting health of your pet.

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