5 Reliable Signs There’s a Flea Rash on Your Dog’s Belly
Do you suspect your dog may have a flea rash on his belly? You might be right, but you should check with the veterinarian for a diagnosis. Your dog can …
Dogs can have any number of allergies. Food allergies, environmental allergies, and food allergies are the top three. Within those two three categories, a variety of allergic responses exist.
You’ll find a wide variety of posts within the Allergy category including what to do about atopic dermatitis, what plants are poisonous to dogs, how to treat skin allergies, and how to prevent severe allergies from happening.
Food sensitivities in dogs can include anything from slight gastrointestinal discomfort to full-on body rash, severe itching, and compromised immune system.
The most important thing is to try and identify specific dog allergies in order to know how to best manage them. Sometimes, the cause of allergies in dogs is obvious, other times it might require a food elimination process, or some other way of narrowing down the possibilities.
Dog allergies are difficult to deal with, but not impossible. Medication and changes in the dog’s environment may make all the difference. Talk to a veterinarian about any serious concerns.
The posts in this category will help you to get on the right track.
Do you suspect your dog may have a flea rash on his belly? You might be right, but you should check with the veterinarian for a diagnosis. Your dog can …
Did your dog get a hold of an apple and swallow it? You may not have even noticed at first, but now you suspect he may have eaten the whole …
Shih-Tzu dogs are just one of many breeds prone to allergies. Unfortunately, allergies can really diminish quality of life over time. Excessive itching in one spot can cause the skin …
Pemphigus or DLE (discoid lupus erythematosus) is an autoimmune skin disorder in which a dog’s skin acts as an intruder (antigen) causing the immune system to attack healthy tissue. The …
Cetirizine (generic name for Zyrtec) can be used for the short-term treatment of allergy symptoms in dogs. It’s available over-the-counter where you would typically buy human-grade antihistamine products. Frustrated and …