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 If your dog has a frequent case of loose stools or diarrhea, it is likely that they are allergic to something in their food or environment. You may notice that their problem becomes worse when they are under stress. Our dog Elsie had loose stools almost from the beginning. The poor dog would often . . . → Read More: Dog Allergy Symptom #8. Loose Stools & Diarrhea.  Dark hair and skin caused by dog allergies. Photo courtesy of Elsie the Boxer. If your dog has allergies, you may notice that their hair and skin is turning a reddish brown color. This discoloration can show up anywhere on your pet’s body, but is often seen between toes, under arms and on . . . → Read More: Dog Allergy Symptom #7. Dark, Red Skin.  As our dog Elsie’s allergy sensitivities increased, her fur became dry and brittle. Her hair became thin around her neck, behind her ears, above her tail and on her hips. Much like an aging, old man, it got to where you could see through her hair to her skin. It was a pretty sad . . . → Read More: Dog Allergy Symptom #6. Hair Loss.  Ahh, the dreaded Dog Cone Collar. A necessity when your pup won't stop licking open sores. Unlike humans, who display allergy symptoms through watery eyes and sneezing, dogs often show their allergy symptoms through their skin. In his book “Pet Allergies“, Alfred J. Plechner, DVM refers to a dog’s skin as the “external . . . → Read More: Dog Allergy Symptom #5. Bacterial Skin Infections & Skin Bumps  When our dog Elsie was less than a year old, she started to lick her paws whenever she was resting. I had read that Boxers were fastidious cleaners, so I assumed that this was a breed trait coming out and thought cleanliness was a good thing. Over time, her foot licking became more frequent . . . → Read More: Dog Allergy Symptom #4. Licking and Chewing Their Feet.  For the first two years of Elsie’s life, our family and extended family had several good laughs about our farting dog. She farted, tooted, squeaked – you name it. My husband and I were used to it, but it would get a bit embarrassing during holidays or visits from friends. I always tried to . . . → Read More: Dog Allergy Symptom #3. Gas.  Does your dog have frequent ear infections? Do they continuously flap or scratch at their ears? Do their ears have an odor? It is often assumed that ear infections are a sign of ear mites. However, in many cases, chronic ear infections are a sign that a dog allergies. Ear infections were a regular . . . → Read More: Dog Allergy Symptom #2. Ear Infections.  All dogs scratch themselves, right? Of course, it’s part of being a dog. There’s the occasional, normal head scratching and then there’s allergy itching. Allergic dogs scratch as if they want to remove a layer of skin – and they often will. The itchiest areas are often their ears, muzzles and chin. If your . . . → Read More: Dog Allergy Symptom #1. Itchy, Scratchy Skin. It’s safe to say that my Boxer dog Elsie has a severe case of allergies. When her allergies were at their worst, I was convinced she would not live to be four years old. She was on a constant diet of prescription allergy drugs and antibiotics, which did little more than keep her from . . . → Read More: Dog Allergy Symptoms |
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