Think back for a moment to the last time you suffered from an intense bout with acne. Not even just a full blown case, but maybe the last time you had a pimple you worked tirelessly to cover up before it turned into more, or worse, a rash of them. Hopefully you are thinking back to a time long gone, such as high school before senior picture day. Putting the embarrassment factor aside, those bad skin reactions were tough just medicate on their own. While it may not be the most natural segue, try thinking about what it would be like to be have dog skin allergies. As a dog you don’t get the luxury of applying medicine calmly or locating the spot. All you can do is scratch and rub your back hoping to soothe the itching. Does not sound fun does it?
Only, dog skin allergies are really just as severe as a human’s problem and can be a burden.
Worst of all, while a human’s skin problems show them self right to the face, dog skin allergies come with multiple symptoms, and an impossible manner of recognizing them early. After all, a scratching dog is pretty standard and isn’t going to send you searching through their thick coat to investigate their skin.
That is how dog skin allergies seem to turn up. The dog might attract the allergy from a random source, and then the days go by that he or she is experiencing the effects of the allergy. Only no one exactly notices because there is nothing visible, and there is nothing out of the ordinary about a dog taking its hind leg to the back of the ear. In fact, it could be more alarming if your pet is not demonstrating such a habitual love.
However, dog skin allergies are brutal to attend with and unbelievably common overall.
To begin, the most recognized cause is with fleas. Fleas are going to be a risk if a dog is outside for any length of time. But, this flea risk can be cumbersome for someone who thinks they are treating fleas, but actually need to be treating a more serious allergy.
How did those reactions occur? Simple, from allergens in house dust, in pollen outside, or just grass outside that the dog was rolling around in. It’s almost impossible to tell what triggered it.
Lastly, there are your basic food allergens. These can result from the brand of food you have your dog on, whether it is wet food or raw food. Or, they can result from giving your dog that table scrap he or she begged so intently for.
Now, this is simply a plain survey of what one should look out for in terms of possible allergens. One should also know that symptoms go beyond scratching, resulting in swelling or hives. So always look out for that.
Lastly, we are not trying to weigh down your job as being a pet owner, but we are looking to just remind you of what to look out for, and dog skin allergies can be tricky. Thus, please be sure to investigate your dog’s skin on a regular basis.
I’m a canine health professional who specializes in dog hot spots.
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