What should I do if my dog has allergies?
March 4th, 2010 | by admin |I think my dog has allergies, he itches but doesn’t have fleas. And he licks his paws a lot (which is a sign he does). Does anyone think I can give him anything like a benadryl or something? I know I should take him to the vet, but if it’s something I can fix on my own, i’d rather save him the stress. I tried oatmeal wash and aloe vera (fresh plant) and listerine but it only helps temporarily. Thanks!
Licking the paws is a sign of food allergies. What food is he on now? Try switching protein sources. Beef, wheat, and dairy are the most common allergens – try lamb and rice or fish and potato. Also, make sure that he isn’t getting any treats that have the offending ingredients!
5 Responses to “What should I do if my dog has allergies?”
By thunderflr on Mar 4, 2010 | Reply
It could be the food he’s on that is causing the allergy or plant/grass you have outside. Trying switching to a different dog food and see if that helps.
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By naturegirl79@ymail.com on Mar 4, 2010 | Reply
Licking the paws is a sign of food allergies. What food is he on now? Try switching protein sources. Beef, wheat, and dairy are the most common allergens – try lamb and rice or fish and potato. Also, make sure that he isn’t getting any treats that have the offending ingredients!
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By Joh on Mar 4, 2010 | Reply
Licking can also be a sign of pain – is it possible that your dog has arthritis?
I too would recommend changing his diet but to a more natural one – try cutting out all inappropriate ingredients (grains, vegetables, dairy, cooked proteins) for a month and see how that goes. Complaints like itching, hot spots, smelly coat etc are often caused by an overloaded immune system which a more natural diet can help to fix.
References :
Dogs are Carnivores" An article clearly explaining the physiological reasons behind this classification
http://www.thewholedog.org/artcarnivores...
A feeding guide published by Tom Lonsdale, a vet who advocates raw feeding and has been widely published
http://www.rawmeatybones.com/diet/exp-di...
A website debunking some of the many myths regarding raw feeding and bones.
http://rawfed.com/myths
By carrie on Mar 4, 2010 | Reply
Hi,
Treatment plans vary depending on the allergy, but they usually involve medication, managing the environment to remove the allergen, or both.
Essential fatty acids supplements help relieve symptoms in some dogs.For dust mite allergies, wash the dog’s bed (even if it’s your bedspread) in hot water every other week or even weekly. If he’s allowed on furniture, put down a towel or blanket on furniture that you can wash in hot water.Avoid going outside in the early morning and late afternoon, when pollen levels are at their peak. After walks, wipe your dog down with moist towelettes to remove pollen.To keep an allergic dog’s sensitive skin from drying out after bathtime, bathe with hypoallergenic dog shampoos and crème rinse only, and rinse with water thoroughly.Follow a strict flea control program. Fill dog beds with cedar to discourage fleas from taking up residence.
To read more on allergies and the remedies, go to this link:
http://dogtime.com/allergies-dog.html
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http://dogtime.com
By presouzKitty on Mar 4, 2010 | Reply
FOOD allergies? Grass allergies?! I had a dog that was allergic to grass!! I didn’t find out till we moved to a new house that had no grass only dirt, all of a sudden he was healed!! He had a rat tail from chewing and it came back full of fur, it was a Miracle! I no longer had to give him any cortisone pills. TRY many things, change in soap for his bedding? Grass? Food? Trial and error. GOOD LUCK
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