You dog can experience two major allergy problems: Food allergies and environmental allergies. They are both equally uncomfortable and can both degenerate into more serious complications, but from the two, the seasonal type seems to bit a little bit tricky. Seasonal allergies can evolve into full year manifestations, which will cause your dog to experience a serious discomfort … [Read more...]
Does My Dog Have Allergies And What Are The Symptoms?
Just like people, our dogs can have allergies that can be caused by a myriad of things. The main symptoms to look out for are: Itchy, red, moist and/or scabbed skin: These symptoms are sometimes referred to as “hot spots” and can usually be noticed in summer, when it is particularly hot and humid. Although these “hot spots” can occur anywhere on a dog’s skin, they are … [Read more...]
Can My Dog Be Allergic To Grass?
Similar to people, dogs can be prone to pollen-related allergies, including grass pollen. This is one of the most classic skin diseases related to dogs. Pollen, being the allergen, means that your dog isn’t allergic to the grass itself, but to grass pollen. Dogs can also develop allergic reactions from inhaling grass pollens, even if you don’t have a lawn. Interestingly … [Read more...]
Food Allergy Symptoms in Dogs
If your dog has suddenly started scratching himself, digging at his ears, rubbing his face on the carpet or chewing at his feet and paws chances are he has developed an allergy to something! Before you cart him off to the vet, try to determine what it is that he may be reacting to. In many cases it is what you are feeding him that is bringing on these symptoms. Even if he has … [Read more...]
How to Treat Dog Eye Allergies
If you see your dog constantly rubbing his face along the furniture or carpet chances are he is not playing some kind of game with you. He is probably rubbing his face to relieve the itchiness in his eyes because he is allergic to something. Pawing at his eyes is another sign that he is having an allergic reaction and is trying to stop the itch. Imagine how you feel when you … [Read more...]
