| All dogs scratch occasionally, but if your dog seems | | | | - Bathe your dog. Oftentimes a cool bath with an |
| to scratch constantly, it may be a sign that he is | | | | oatmeal shampoo will give your dog some relief. You |
| suffering with some type of allergy. Some of these | | | | should be able to do this up to twice a week. If the |
| conditions may be easily cured, but dogs with pollen | | | | skin irritation is more severe, the veterinarian might |
| or environmental allergies may require treatment | | | | prescribe an antibiotic shampoo for you to use. |
| throughout their lives. | | | | - Clothing for your dog. This might sound strange, but |
| Skin inflammation is common for dogs with allergies | | | | a close-fitting t-shirt or bodysuit made out of a light |
| and may cause them to scratch, lick, chew or rub | | | | fabric can keep the allergens that are irritating your |
| their faces obsessively. In order to bring the misery | | | | dog away from his skin. It will also help prevent your |
| under control, the owner must be committed to | | | | dog from gnawing or biting an irritation and turning it |
| prompt attention to skin flare-ups, effective parasite | | | | into a full-blown open wound. |
| control and certain simple home strategies. Here are | | | | - Food for your dog. If your dog has a food allergy, |
| some ways to get started. | | | | you can work with the veterinarian to find a specialty |
| - Control fleas. Your dog's veterinarian will be able to | | | | pet food or even a home-prepared diet that will help |
| provide the most effective treatment for your pet. | | | | relieve the symptoms. |
| Sometimes this may involve a flea problem within | | | | Don't hesitate to take action now. If your dog is |
| your home. If so, the vet should be able to | | | | experiencing symptoms of allergies, he is probably |
| recommend useful treatments or you may need to | | | | miserable. Since he is a member of the family, you |
| engage a professional insect/pest control service. | | | | will want to give him some relief as soon as possible. |