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Understanding Veterinary Care
Treating Skin Allergies With Dogs
Cameron Torres
When a dog starts scratching itself all the time and appears to be extremely itchy, it could be due to allergies. If your dog is acting like this, you should look at its skin to see if you can see any redness, scabs, or signs of problems. If you do, you should schedule an appointment with an animal hospital to have a vet examine your dog.
How vets diagnose skin allergies
Veterinarians can diagnose skin allergies in dogs by looking at the dog's skin and by asking you about the symptoms the dog has. If the vet is not sure if the problem is caused by allergies, he or she might test the dog for allergies. This is done by injecting allergens into the dog and then looking to see how the dog's skin reacts to the allergens. In most cases, allergy testing is not a necessary step in diagnosing skin allergies in dogs.
The effects of skin allergies
The most common type of skin allergy dogs can get is atopic dermatitis, and this condition causes the same symptoms in dogs as seasonal allergy problems cause with people. A dog will not only feel itchy from this condition, but the dog might also have watery, itchy eyes and other symptoms too.
When a dog develops skin allergies, it will have no way of telling you how it feels. Instead, the dog will start scratching and licking itself to try to ease the itching feelings. The more the dog does this, the more likely the dog will be to develop redness on its skin. The dog might also develop swelling, bumps, and scabs on its skin too.
How to treat skin allergies
The first step in treating skin allergies is diagnosing the condition. Once your vet diagnoses the condition, he or she will give you suggestions for treating the problem. There are a variety of ways to treat this problem with dogs, and one common option is by giving the dog medication. This type of medication is designed to ease allergy symptoms, and it often offers very effective results for dogs.
Additionally, the vet might recommend bathing the dog in oatmeal or giving the dog Omega-3 fatty acids. There are many natural methods you can use to help your dog find relief from allergy symptoms, and you can ask your vet about other options. If your dog will not stop scratching, contact an animal hospital today to learn more about this condition.
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