Allergies
Like many humans a lot of dogs also suffer
from allergies. It’s disputed that many breeds are more susceptible to
allergies however any dog can have allergies. But similar to humans your dog
could have an inherited predisposition to allergies.
Unfortunately dog’s symptoms are usually
persistent scratching licking and biting themselves in order to find some
relief from the itchiness. Often creating sores and in several cases secondary
infections.
Dogs that have allergies due to breathing
in pollens are called Canine atopy. Atopy is an extra sensitivity to inhaled
allergen. Typically your dog starts scratching around the same time every year
usually late July early August through September. Atopy is a harder allergy to
deal with because you can’t easily eliminate the offending allergen. The uses
of Antihistamine therapy may prove
useful. Some other treatments may include medicated baths to soothe skin,
immunotherapy, steroid medications or injections.
Contact your dogs Veterinarian under
veterinary care you can receive a cortisone shot that will help give your dogs
relief from itchy skin. *Atopica is a relatively new medicine. Atopica offers
your dog relief from atopic allergic dermatitis. This drug seems to be
effective with far fewer side effects then steroid treatments.
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