Identify The Allergies

Symptoms:

Itching

Redness and Inflammation

Rashes

Hot Spots

Hair Loss

Excessive licking of paws

Yeast Infections

Ear Infections

Sneezing

Coughing

Irritated Eyes

Grass and Pollen Allergies:

Grass and pollen allergies in dogs typically manifest as seasonal allergies, often referred to as atopic dermatitis.

Solution

This is how you would help your pet if they had a Grass and Pollen Allergy

After each walk or contact with grasses, wipe your pet down with a mix of water and baking soda. This includes wiping their paws, as it helps remove bacteria from their skin and coat.

Food Allergies

Common culprits include beef, chicken, dairy, wheat, carb’s, corn,fillers,sugary treats and soy.

Solution

You can try a food elimination diet and us a single protein food they have not tried before like Roo, Crocodile, Deer ect. This can take 6 to 8 weeks. Also by cutting out kibble (dry biscuits) Will help immensely. Link to blog Lets Talk Nutrition

Flea and Mite Allergy

Flea and mite allergies in dogs are caused by reactions to the saliva of these pests.Reaction: The dog’s immune system reacts to the mites or their waste products, leading to intense itching and skin irritation.

Solution

Regular cleaning and vacuuming to reduce dust mites and fleas in the home.

Find a natural solution to get rid of fleas like DE Powder. This is way better than the poisons that you use from the Vets , that also may cause an allergy by weakening the immune system

Contact Allergy

Reactions to shampoos, cleaning products, or certain fabrics.

Solution

Use Natural floor cleaners like vinegar and water and natural laundry powders. Only ever use pet shampoo’s brought from a pet retailer or groomer. Never use Malisab or Oatmeal from the Vets as this is to harsh for your pets skin. These shampoos will dry out the skin and make the problem worst for your pets.

Some More Tips

Now we have covered the different causes for allergies, here are a few more tips that can help your pets life more comfortable.

An air purifier in the room your pets sleep in at night will help with the cold dry air that makes your pets lick all night.

A t’shirt will also help keep the cold air away from the skin

I highly recommend pre biotics to help your pets Gut Biome.

By keeping it boosted this will help keep allergies at bay also.

 

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