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The following dog breeds are most often affected by dog allergies and canine atopic dermatitis. Belgian Tervurens Boston Terriers Boxers Bulldogs Cairn Terriers Dalmatians English Setters Golden Retrievers Irish Setters Labrador Retrievers Lhasa Apsos Miniature Schnauzers Poodles Pugs Scottish Terriers Shar-Pei Shih tzus West Highland White Terriers Wire Fox Terriers If your your . . . → Read More: Breeds Commonly Affected by Dog Allergies  Most dog allergies are inherited. Owners of an allergic dog are discouraged from breeding their dog to prevent the allergies from being passed on to their puppies. However, bad breeding practices continue to contribute to the growing number of dogs diagnosed with skin allergies each year. In this post, we’ll discuss improper breeding practices and . . . → Read More: Bad Breeding Practices and Dog Allergies  Flea allergy dermatitis is one of the most common skin allergies in dogs. Dogs that have a flea allergy are hypersensitive to the flea’s saliva, which is passed into the dog’s skin when it bites. It only takes a couple of flea bites to cause pain and suffering in an allergic dog. Many dogs . . . → Read More: Dog Allergy Causes. Flea Allergies.  Pollen is the fertilizing element of flowering plants. It is a fine powder which is released year round, although mainly in spring, from trees weeds and grasses. This powder rides currents of air, with the goal to fertilize other plants. This fertilization goal is not always achieved by each pollen grain. Unfortunately, for the . . . → Read More: Dog Allergy Causes. Pollen, Grass & Trees.  As you clean you home to eliminate dust and other allergens, you could be causing more harm than good. Perfumes and chemicals found in air fresheners and cleaning products can often trigger allergic reactions in sensitive dogs. Many cleaning products today, like dust cleaners, and bathroom and kitchen cleaners, come in aerosol cans or . . . → Read More: Dog Allergy Causes. Air Fresheners and Cleaning Products.  Mold is a type of fungus that feeds off decomposing plant or animal matter. It is present both indoors and outdoors. Mold spreads by releasing tiny spores into the air. When these mold spores are inhaled, an allergic reaction may result. Mold can grow quickly in dark, humid indoor spaces, such as shower stalls, . . . → Read More: Dog Allergy Causes. Mold Allergies.  Like humans, dogs can also become sensitive to dust and develop allergies over time. When we talk about dust allergies, what we’re really talking about are dust mites. Dust mites, related to spiders, are creatures who feed off of skin cells shed by people and animals. Unfortunately (or fortunately, if you look at that . . . → Read More: Dog Allergy Causes. Dust Allergies & Dust Mites.  Food allergies are perhaps the most debated cause of skin allergy problems in dogs. As stated in “The Allergy Solution for Dogs”, by Shawn Messonnier, D.V.M., a true dog food allergy accounts for less than 10 percent of the allergy cases brought in to veterinarians. Yet, a dog’s food is often the first area . . . → Read More: Dog Allergy Causes. Food Allergies. |
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