Dog Allergy – Definition and symptoms
According to some research, about 20% of dogs have some kind of
allergy that usually goes unnoticed. If your dog is scratching too much
or chewing himself all the time, then he seems to be suffering from some
kind of allergy. But you can only help him, when you will know what's
going wrong with him. To understand this you have to know the symptoms.
Allergies are generally not curable, but can be managed. Through proper
diagnosis and a multi-faceted approach, you can usually help your pet to
feel comfortable.
If its itching from a flea problem, you might like to consider
pet flea products.
Symptoms of Dog Allergy
Similar to human beings, dogs can also be allergic to many things
including their food. The symptoms of the allergy vary depending on the
type of allergy.
Here are the common dog allergy symptoms:
Scratching and Itching - Dogs with allergies have this common
symptom. They often scratch off many areas of their hairy body, leaving
bald patches on their skin.
Licking paws - Many dogs lick their paws all the time for no rhyme or
reason.
Skin redness - Some dogs develop redness over most of their skin. The
redness can be more noticeable near the eyes and the mouth.
Odor – Some dogs start smelling very bad when they are infected. Some
sour odor emanate from their bodies. This can get very bad and you may
even can't stand around them.
Stinky ears - Stinky ears and constant ear scratching are also common
signs that your dog may have grown an ear infection and ear infections
are a common type of dog allergies.
Weight loss – In severe cases, dog allergies can cause your pet to lose
weight and may also create digestive problems.
Loss of hair – This is another easy way to notice that your dog is
suffering from an allergy.
Dry and itchy skin – Skin is the most obvious part where the infections
reveal themselves.
Chronic hot spots – Some spots may appear in regular time interval,
indicating that they are not perfectly healthy.
Chewing himself – If you see that your dog is biting himself into pieces
and trying to chew up his arms, then he is just infected.
Stomach upset – He also may lose his attention to food and will not be
able to eat regular diet.
Under these circumstances you should try to understand what the exact
problem or allergy is that is making him upset. Then give him the
appropriate treatment to help him lead a better life.
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