| Indeed, there are many things that both the dogs and | | | | foods that their system cannot tolerate, such as |
| the dog owners could have in common. For example, | | | | wheat, soy products, pork, beef, whey, fish, eggs, milk, |
| both dogs and dog owners could be prone to obesity | | | | corn, artificial sweeteners, and chemical preservatives |
| if not regulating food intake and by not exercising. | | | | that are placed in their food. |
| In addition, dogs and humans may also acquire | | | | Moreover, dogs can get allergies in food that they |
| diseases that results from improper dietary regimen | | | | have not tried before. So, the best way to combat this |
| like diabetes, heart diseases, etc. | | | | particular allergy problem is to feed the dog with the |
| Moreover, the most amusing thing that both dogs and | | | | commercial dog foods more often instead of |
| humans share is the fact that they are both vulnerable | | | | homemade products. |
| to allergies. | | | | Some signs of allergic reactions to food in dogs are |
| Sounds impossible? Think again. | | | | shaking of the head, scratching the ears, irritated skin, |
| Veterinary experts assert that dogs have allergies too. | | | | biting and licking at the rear feet, inflammations in the |
| One of the primary signs of allergies is the itching of | | | | ear, sneezing, behavioral changes, vomiting, diarrhea, |
| their skin. Their respiratory tract system can also be | | | | etc. |
| affected with allergies. | | | | 3. Atopic Dermatitis |
| Normally, dogs will manifest symptoms of respiratory | | | | Atopic dermatitis is a known allergic skin disease in |
| tract allergies like sneezing, wheezing, and coughing. | | | | dogs. This usually caused by the hypersensitivity of the |
| Their nose and their eyes may also manifest a | | | | dog's immune system to ordinary substances that can |
| discharge just like humans do whenever they have | | | | be found in the environment like molds or dust mites. |
| colds or flu. | | | | Usually, a dog is said to be suffering from atopic |
| There are also allergies that may have an effect on | | | | dermatitis when the dog begins to excessively lick and |
| their digestive system; hence, it may result to watery | | | | chew its paws, licking the abdomen and its rear feet. |
| stools, diarrhea, or vomiting. | | | | Atopic dermatitis can be seen as a saliva staining |
| Experts say that almost 20% of the dogs in the United | | | | found in the armpits, between the toes of the paws, |
| States suffer from several types of allergy. So, for | | | | and in the groin. In light-colored canines, atopic |
| people who want to know more about the different | | | | dermatitis can be seen as a red-brown stain found on |
| allergies that dogs acquire, here is a list of the most | | | | the same parts that were mentioned. |
| common allergies: | | | | 4. Allergies resulting from bacteria |
| 1. Allergies with flea | | | | This is the most common cause of serious allergies in |
| It is a well-known fact that dogs are usually infected | | | | dogs. Generally, there are certain bacteria that thrive in |
| with fleas. However, what most people do not know is | | | | the dog's skin. This is known as the species of |
| that they can get allergies through these fleas, too. | | | | Staphylococcus bacteria. In most cases, this does not |
| Well, it is not the fleas that actually cause the allergic | | | | cause allergies in dogs. However, there are certain |
| reactions in dogs but the flea's saliva. Hence, it is | | | | types of dogs that develop an allergy to it. |
| important for the dog to undergo a skin allergy | | | | The most common symptom of this kind of allergy is |
| examination so as to determine if a particular dog is | | | | hair loss along with the development of ringworm like |
| sensitive to flea saliva. | | | | marks in the dog's skin. The areas where these marks |
| In the event that the dog is allergic to flea saliva, it | | | | appear usually get infected, hence, it is important to |
| would be better for the owner to implement a rigorous | | | | treat them with antibiotics. |
| flea control or flea eradication treatment in order to | | | | Indeed, allergies are not for humans only. Allergies |
| lessen the allergic reactions. Though, it must be kept in | | | | great affects almost 20% of the total population of |
| mind that solutions that are used in flea control should | | | | dogs in the United States, and that is a pretty alarming |
| be safe to the dogs. | | | | number. Therefore, it is extremely important for dog |
| 2. Allergies pertaining to foods | | | | owners to know these dog allergies so as to come up |
| Like humans, dogs get allergies from food as well. | | | | with some preventive measures at the first sign of the |
| There are instances wherein dogs get allergies from | | | | attack. |