Know
Thy Dog Spring Seminar
Every season has its hazards with Spring,
we see the renewal of many problems for our canine friends.
Spring is the time of rebirth, of many
grasses, molds, pollen and flowers it can also be the revival of environmental
allergies in many dogs.
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.
Anaphylactic
Shock
Anaphylactic shock is the worst type of
allergic reaction. This reaction is life threatening.
Common causes maybe insect bites,
Antibiotics, certain foods.
Treatment
Immediate treatment is needed. You can
carry Epi pens for your pet if you know he is deathly allergic to a certain
allergen. GET YOUR DOG TO THE VETS
IMMEDIATELY
Parasites
With the warm weather comes the arrival of
parasites. Parasites are
organisms that live on or in your dog. Parasites survive by nourishment from
another organism (your dog). A parasite cannot live without a host, Fleas,
Ticks, Intestinal worms, and Heartworm to name a few.
Parasite compromise the health of your dog
and in many cases can cause severe problems.
We need to protect our dogs!
Poison
plants
Harmful Spring plants keep these plants
well out of the reach of your dogs. Research your choice of plants before
planting. There are well over 700 springtime plants that are a danger to your
pet. Even out for your walks you should know which Spring time plants to avoid.
Here are a few
Azalea- Causes vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, weakness coma
High blood pressure affects the Central
Nervous System
Crocus-
Excessive drooling, abdominal pain, diarrhea
vomiting, loss of appetite
Daffodil- Severe gastrointestinal convulsions,
low blood pressure, tremors
Tulip- vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite
If you see your dog, eat a plant that you
know to be poisonous, induce vomiting.
You have an 11/2 hour window depending on the size of your dog to induce
vomiting. Any longer you must seek Veterinary help.
For a more detailed list, check out this
website.
Know thy dog offers seasonal seminars if you are interested contact Julia
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