Safe Dog Allergy Treatments
If you’ve ever seen your dog suffer through a tough bout of allergy symptoms, you know that an uncomfortable pet can make for an uncomfortable owner. No one wants to see their four-legged friend wheezing, scratching, or vomiting, but it’s also important to treat your dog’s symptoms safely and effectively. Read on for some insight into what causes the most common dog allergies, and relieve your pet’s suffering with safe, natural options.
What Causes Allergies in Dogs?
Like people, dogs can suffer from a wide range of allergies. If your dog is experiencing the signs of an upset stomach, she may be suffering from a food allergy. Be sure to check with your veterinarian before taking any course of action however, because food allergies in dogs are fairly uncommon; only 15% of dogs tend to experience this allergy. If your dog is wheezing or showing other respiratory distress, the culprit may be mold. Household mold grows easily in moist areas, like the bathroom or basement, and the airborne spores can affect both human and animal health. Another possible cause can be the other animals in your household-including you! Yes, dogs can experience allergic reactions to the dander from other dogs and cats, and in some cases, the dead skin from humans that accumulates in dust around your home. Finally, if your dog experiences skin irritation they may have an allergy to dust, their shampoo or another external substance in your home.
Safe Allergy Treatment for Dog
As with any pet ailment, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Try your best to keep your home clean, dry, and free of dust and mold, and regularly brush and bathe your pets to prevent excess dander from accumulating in your home. To keep your home irritant free, you may consider investing in specialized air filters designed to remove dust, pollen, mold and dander from the air. To relieve itchy skin, try switching shampoos and opting for a gentle blend that includes natural, healing ingredients, like oatmeal, tea tree oil or vitamin E. You should also remove any possible irritants from your dog’s environment and introduce a natural fatty acid supplement to their daily meals to help their skin and coat feel more hydrated, supple, and soothed. As always, be sure to consult with your veterinarian and work together to find safe, natural treatments for your pet’s allergy to avoid costly, potentially harmful steroid shots or medications.
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I am a blogger by passion and an IT professional by profession. I love to write about technology related tips and tricks. While writing about tech I felt the need of creating a blog about Pets and Pet Health. Hence the blog PetCare started.