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| Saturday, 23 July 2011 | ||||||||
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Allergies are starting to be more and more common with humans and dogs, especially food and scent allergies. What are some clues your dog could possibly be allergic to something?
Allergies are starting to be more and more common with humans and dogs, especially food and scent allergies. What are some clues your dog could possibly be allergic to something? Widespread dog allergy symptoms might include: Itchy, red, moist or scabs on the skin Increased scratching Ear infection Itchy, watery eyes Itchy back or base of tail (most often this is a flea allergy) Itchy ears & ear infections Sneezing Vomiting Diarrhea Snoring caused by a swollen throat Paw biting/licking/swollen paws Rubbing the face Incessant licking The most destructive of these dog symptoms is scratching, because your dog can scratch herself raw, which can eventually lead to secondary infections, excessive shedding, and hair loss. What Might Your Dog Be Allergic To? Tree, grass and weed pollens Cleaning chemicals Prescription medication Dust mites Mold spores Dander Feathers Rubber & plastic materials Cigarette smoke Food products Fleas and flea-control products Perfumes Fabrics Shampoo products How to Identify What Your Dog is Allergic to Is your dogs allergies seasonal or do the symptoms for your dog seem to happen year long? If the symptoms are all year round, one method you can try is to swap out your dog's food. The most common symptoms for dog food allergies are licking, itchiness, and different types of skin issues. Have you recently made a change in your dogs routine since the allergy issues started? You may need to sort through the above allergy list one by one and possibly make changes until you have narrowed down the reason. Remember, even though your dog might have the above issues, he may not have allergies. He may be suffering from any number of other medical conditions, such as fleas, worms, or hormonal disorders. Check with your veterinarian to be safe. About the Author: Might your dog have allergy symptoms? How can I identify the symptoms for dog allergies?. This article, Dog Allergy Symptoms, What are They? is released under a creative commons attribution license. Views: 34
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