Allergies in Dogs

Causes and Treatments of Dermatitis, Food Allergies and More Allergies are among the most difficult conditions to diagnose and treat. Understanding how allergies occur and why is the first step to treating a pet's allergies. Allergies can affect dogs in a wide variety of ways. The allergen or trigger of the dog’s allergic reaction can be difficult to identify and the body’s response can vary dramatically – from dry, flaky skin, to itching, to welts and bumps on the skin, to facial swelling and vomiting, just to name a few. Pet allergies are also difficult to identify and treat since each dog’s body reacts differently to various treatments, so there is often a great deal of trial and error required when it comes to the treatment of pet allergies. Why Do Allergies Occur in Dogs? Allergic reactions occur when the body’s immune... [read full story]