Some Tips For Dog Allergies

[ShardaBaker]

Hello everyone!

Just thought that this topic might interest you.

Dog allergies is a huge area and from what I can gather there is some much more research that needs to go in to understanding and managing it better.

Below is some allergy management information and several links to some helpful websites in regard to troublesome dog allergies.

Additionally, my "Complete Dog Food and Nutrition Guide" package, includes a detailed ebook on allergy management for dogs.

Is there anything you can apply topically or give orally to your dog to temporarily reduce his skin irritations?

Shampooing relieves the itch temporarily as well as helping to remove scales, scabs, some parasites, bacteria, and other potential causes of the itching.

Consider giving frequent cool baths using products such as Itch Stop Shampoo, Oatmeal Shampoo, or Hypoallergenic Shampoo (your Vet can help) .

Washing or rinsing the legs and paws each time the dog comes inside during the allergy season may help keep the pet more comfortable.

Relieving the itching with topical products can also be effective.

Topical hydrocortisone-containing products, such as Itch Stop Lotion or soothing products such as Soothing Pads and Soothing Mist will help ease itching and inflammation.

Often, simply feeding a premium diet combined with a fatty acid supplement, such as Vitacaps, Vitacoat, or FA (fatty acid) Granules helps.

The Omega-3 fatty acids found in these products can help reduce inflammation and other symptoms of allergies.

It is also believed that essential fatty acids actually decrease an animal's response to the allergen. The use of fatty acid enhancer, such as Biotin had also been recommended.


I hope this helps and I hope that you also share some more information and experiences in this topic.