2. Skin Allergies
Dogs can have allergies, just like you or me.
While dog’s allergies can have symptoms similar to most people’s allergies (such as stuffed sinuses and running noses), dogs’ allergies are more likely to express themselves as skin problems.
All allergic reactions are essentially immune reactions mistakenly targeting the body itself, instead of the invading nasties they are meant to.
This can cause inflammation, in humans in the sinuses frequently, and in dogs on their skin.
Symptoms of skin allergies are:
- Chewing on feet
- Scratching at the face or body
- Obvious skin problems
- Recurrent ear infections
Treatment for skin allergies in dogs can take a couple of different forms.
Vets will sometimes prescribe a topical or internal medication to give the dog immediate relief.
There are also a variety of home remedies that some people have found useful.
However, the best method of helping your dog is finding whatever it is they are allergic to, and removing it.
This can require some time and patience as the culprit could be one of a number of things. Food is always a good place to start, as is anything your pooch comes into regular contact with.
Food is always a good place to start, as is anything your pooch comes into regular contact with.
Interestingly, skin allergies can often lead to the single most common cause of vet visits.
