Dog Allergies

Dog allergies are very common in dogs and you must be very aware of it as these allergies sometimes become fatal for the dogs if not properly treated. These allergies re detected through few common symptoms like irritation in skin, red patches, hair loss and re-occurring skin infections from scratching their skin irritations. There are other symptoms to identify that the dog is suffering from allergy. Sometimes mites appear on the skin of the dogs and they are generally shaped like cigars. These are located in the dog’s hair follicle and the skin’s oil glands. If you can identify the right allergy the dog is suffering from then you must seek the help of your veterinarian for the best treatment possible.

There are few major allergies that the dogs suffer from. They are food allergies, allergies from bacteria, atopy allergies, contacts and flea allergies. The food allergies are mainly caused due to intolerance to chicken, beef, soy, corn and sometimes dairy products. Trying different types of dry food sometimes cures this else proper medication is the right treatment for this. Flea allergies are mostly caused by the saliva of the fleas when they bite the dogs and these results to the redness of skin and it is too itchy sometimes. Pus pockets and hair loss are the common symptoms for allergies that are caused by bacteria. This may be a secondary problem that the dog is facing like hormonal disorder or parasitism. A typical shampoo and steroids are the most common treatment but proper medication and tests done by a professional is the right option for the dog allergies.

If you detect symptoms of allergies then a vet is the right person who can guide you properly regarding the treatment for the disease. A pet pharmacy is the source of all the needful medicines that are required for your pet and they available in the market. If your local pet store is unable to provide you the required medicine you can buy them online. The online buying through the websites of the pharmacy will help you to buy medicine at a cheaper rate than that in the market. Hence track the right symptom, consult your vet and treat your dog in the best possible way.

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