If you are one of the many people who suffer from allergies you know how uncomfortable it can be.
Now imagine your dog suffering from allergies and how miserable she must be. She cannot complain and she cannot ask for help. So as responsible dog owners it is up to us to figure out when she is having an allergy outbreak and to provide her with medicine as soon as possible.
Similar to humans, dog allergies are usually passed through genetics from parents to puppies.
Various factors can trigger an allergic reaction in a dog. The more common dog allergies include dog food allergies, protein allergies, allergies to pollen, and dog skin allergies. Thankfully with the proper treatment they can all be treated. Change her dog food until you find one that does not trigger a dog food allergy. For other allergies you can find the appropriate treatment for her condition.
If you believe your dog has allergies then schedule a vet appointment. You vet can examine her and then recommend the best course of treatment.
The easiest way to identify dog allergies is to know your dog. Know what “normal” looks like for her. So, when you see something that seems to be out of the ordinary you can take a closer look. This can be helpful not only in identifying potential allergies, but it can help to identify the start of other illnesses as well.
Several symptoms can indicate that your dog may be allergic to something. You may notice that she is always scratching, or she may be gnawing at her skin. There is no sure set of symptoms that you can use to identify your dog’s allergies since there is no telling how a dog will exactly react to something.
Behavioral changes are a great reason to look deeper. Try to find out what is causing the change in your dog’s behavior.
Dog allergies should be identified and treated as soon as you can. This can help you poor little dog to avoid additional pain and discomfort and bring her some relief to her allergy suffering.
If you got your dog from a breeder then it is quite likely that they can tell you if her parents had dog allergies too. That may make it a bit easier to pinpoint what she may be allergic to.