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 If you suspect that your dog has a food allergy, you’ll want to take a close look at the ingredients in his food. Most dogs start on a commercial dog kibble that can be purchased at grocery stores. Many of these foods work just fine for non-allergic dogs. However, if your dog exhibits year-round . . . → Read More: Dog Food Allergies? Try Simplified Diet and Limited-ingredient Dog Food.  Atopica for Dogs is an oral pill which is becoming a popular alternative to dog allergy steroid treatments. Many veterinarians and dog owners are turning to Atopica to treat their dog’s allergy symptoms. As stated on Novartis’ Atopica website, it “can be used for long-term control of the allergic response in a dog’s skin.” . . . → Read More: Atopica for Dog Allergies. Benefits and Drawbacks.  When we first learned that our dog Elsie had allergies, I did some reading about allergy tests and allergy shots. At the time, the allergy test seemed like an expensive option. I didn’t even know any humans who had been allergy tested – much less a dog. It seemed like an outrageous expense to . . . → Read More: Dog Allergy Testing and Allergy Shots  Veterinarians often prescribe corticosteroids, most often referred to as steroids, for dogs with reoccurring allergy problems. Steroids can effectively relieve dogs of their itching and red skin as soon as 24 hours after the drug is administered. In most cases, steroids are supposed to be subscribed at an initial starting dose, and then reduced to smaller . . . → Read More: Using Steroids to Treat Dog Allergies  Topical sprays are sometimes diagnosed to control itching associated with atopic dermatitis in dogs. As an alternative to steroid treatment, topical sprays contain the corticosteroid triamcinolone, which is used to block substances that trigger an allergic response. Topical Spray Benefits: Reduces itchiness due to allergies. May minimize need for steroid treatments. Can be used to minimize . . . → Read More: Using Topical Sprays to Treat Dog Allergies  Since flea allergy dermatitis is one of the most common skin allergies in dogs, it’s important to stick with a regular flea prevention routine. Don’t wait until you see fleas – by then it’s too late. Anyone who has dealt with a flea infestation in their home will tell you that it is much . . . → Read More: Flea Prevention as a Way to Treat Dog Allergies.  When your dog has allergies and sensitive skin, it’s a good idea to eliminate their exposure to dyes, chemicals and perfumes found in many cleaning products. It will be difficult if not almost impossible to completely determine if your pup is allergic to the wide range of ingredients found in cleaning solutions. However, if . . . → Read More: Use Allergen-free Cleaning Products to Treat Your Dog’s Allergies.  Dust mites and mold, two common indoor allergens, thrive on humidity. One of the best ways to control the humidity in your home is with a de-humidifier. Before I started researching allergies, I had no idea what a problem indoor humidity was for allergy-prone pets and humans. I always thought a little humidity was . . . → Read More: Use a De-humidifier to Control Indoor Allergens. Dog Allergy Treatments.  Mold can be a big problem for allergy-prone dogs. In addition to outdoor mold, mold can grow indoors in humid spaces like bathrooms, kitchens, basements, garbage cans, refrigerators, carpets, and sheetrock. Once you start looking for mold, you may be surprised at how prevalent it is in your home. I live in an older . . . → Read More: Dog Allergy Treatments. Remove Mold in Your Home.  If you suspect that your dog has allergies, it’s a good idea to start a regular cleaning routine. Allergen particles are first carried through the air, but eventually will setting onto your furniture and flooring. Some of the biggest allergen magnets in your home are carpeting and rugs. Carpeting, especially designs with a higher . . . → Read More: Dog Allergy Treatments. Vacuum, Sweep & Mop Often. |
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