| If you have a dog with an allergy, choosing the right | | | | treatment stopped, the allergy would return. |
| kind of treatment can be the difference between | | | | Contact Allergies |
| roaring success, and dismal failure. Of course, the first | | | | These are probably the least common dog allergies - |
| step is matching the type of dog allergy treatment | | | | this is when your dog becomes allergic to an item, |
| to the type of allergy. Here is a breakdown of the | | | | like a particular type of blanket, or a plant, grass, or |
| types of allergy, and the recommended treatments. | | | | another item in his environment. Dog allergy |
| If Your Dog Is Allergic to Inhalants | | | | treatment for contact allergies is much the same as |
| It may sound strange, but, like humans, dogs can be | | | | for food allergies - temporary relief will be gained by |
| allergic to inhalants, like dust, pollen, and certain types | | | | using a standard treatment, but for long term relief, |
| of mold. Treatment for this kind of allergy could | | | | simply remove the allergen. |
| include avoidance, particularly in the case of dust or | | | | Flea Allergy |
| mold, where you keep your pet away from areas | | | | Many dogs are allergic to fleas, and when bitten, they |
| where they are likely to come into contact with the | | | | develop allergy symptoms. In this case, common dog |
| allergen. | | | | allergy treatments may help, but the key is to keep |
| If the allergy has resulted in itching, as it is likely to | | | | the dog, and his environment, free from fleas. |
| do, using a topical treatment like a shampoo regularly | | | | Remember, for every one flea you see on your dog, |
| will help. It's also been proven that adding essential | | | | there are a hundred more in the environment, and |
| fatty acids to your dog's diet is an efficient dog | | | | even one flea can drive an allergic dog crazy with |
| allergy treatment for inhalant allergic dogs too. More | | | | biting and scratching! Bathing, dipping and collars are |
| dramatic allergies may require anti histamines, | | | | the first line of defense, but remember to regularly |
| steroids, or even immunotherapy may be required. | | | | treat his kennel or environment too, as there may be |
| Food Allergies | | | | many fleas lurking there too. |
| Often very difficult to pinpoint, at least the dog | | | | Whichever kind of allergy your dog has, finding an |
| allergy treatment for food allergies is simple - avoid | | | | effective dog allergy treatment is crucial to his well |
| the food stuff(s) the dog is allergic to. Place your dog | | | | being. If you've ever had hay fever or hives as an |
| on a hypoallergenic diet, or a home cooked diet with | | | | allergic reaction, you'll know just how unpleasant |
| simple ingredients, and that should be the end of that. | | | | suffering with an allergy can be. You wouldn't want |
| You could also use many of the treatments listed for | | | | to grin and bear it, would you? You'd seek help. So |
| the inhalant allergic dog above, however, those would | | | | do the same for your best friend - find him a dog |
| be a temporary solution only, and as soon as the | | | | allergy treatment that works. |