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Posted by Bobbie | Posted in cure | Posted on 22-05-2010

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A Guide To Your Dog Skin Allergies

Did you know that dog skin allergies can cause your beloved companion to have a change in their usual demeanor? Both pet and owner suffer when there is an allergic reaction. Here are the facts of the situation.

Allergy symptoms are the result of the body's reaction to an allergen. The allergen triggers an excessive response by the immune system, which causes problems rather than correcting them. An allergen can be any number of different substances that may have been ingested, inhaled, or touched.

Itching is the most commonly recognized symptom of an allergy condition. There may also be sneezing, hair loss, changes in typical behavior, or hives. An average one in seven canines are believed to have allergies of some kind.

There are four basic types of allergies that canines suffer from. Flea allergy dermatitis is due to an infestation of fleas. Canine atopy is as result of some form of an inhaled allergen such as pollens, grass, mites, and molds. They can also suffer from food allergies, including foods that would normally be thought to be easily digested such as rice. There is also contact dermatitis, in which some form of topical irritant has triggered an immune response.

Of the four kinds of allergies, flea dermatitis is the most common. If you suspect fleas, use a flea comb to verify flea dander or the fleas themselves on your pet. In this case where fleas are the causative allergen, your pet develops a reaction to the saliva of the flea bite. The simple way to remedy this problem is to eliminate the pest from both the canine and the environment. This may include the need to treat the dog, the home, and the yard.

Allergic reactions can be treated in several different ways, with steroids, antihistamines, and special shampoos. When there are sores associated with the inflammation you may also need to apply an antibiotic to topically or orally for a possible infection. Hair loss may also occur as a result of the itching or irritation, this will require time to grow back.

Hives can develop on your pet which are similar to those found on humans. Hives have red, raised wheals that show anywhere on the body. In some areas, the raised wheal will also cause the hair to raise. Dogs can also experience swelling of the eyelids during an allergic reaction. Hives usually manifest approximately 30 minutes after coming in contact with an allergen.

Injections and insect bites or stings are a common cause of hives. There are also soaps and insecticides that can trigger an immune response. If you notice that the cycle of allergy response comes and goes regularly, there is something in the pet's environment that is causing the problem.

Trying to determine the cause of the allergic reaction can be very frustrating. Dog skin allergies may take a long time to find the reason and implement a solution to the problem. An elimination process is time consuming and difficult and stressful to pet and owner alike.

About the Author

Jennifer is a pet health professional who specializes in black skin disease.

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