Spring is almost in the air. With spring comes a package of seasonal allergies. This is true not just for humans but also for the man’s best friend.
These allergies are sparked mostly by the same things in both men and dogs. Animals usually get allergic reactions because of mold, pollen and dust mite.
If you want your dog to be happy, you need to take some extra care of its health during allergy season. These seasonal allergies can be treated in many ways.
We have listed the top three tips that you need for when it’s time that your dog needs some attention.
Look Out for the Signs
There are a few common tell-tale signs of seasonal allergies. You can deal with them more easily by paying some attention.
If your dog is constantly biting itself, rubbing itself on the ground or scratching everywhere chances are it has atopic dermatitis. The itching and scratching can lead to inflamed skin, hair loss, hotspots and scabbing.
Other signs can be watery eyes, sneezing and or respiratory problems. These signs are very obvious, and you can easily notice them if a problem appears.
So, make sure to be on the lookout when it’s that time of the year.
Coping Methods for Allergies
Frequent baths with a specially formulated shampoo is an effortless and effective way of dealing with itchy skin. You can lessen the number of allergens in the house by washing your dog’s feet every time it enters. You can also use grooming wipes to wipe the feet when your dog comes back after a walk.
If your dog has a mild allergic reaction, that may include some itching; the vet would usually prescribe an antihistamine or some over the counter medicine that would treat the allergy. Try to look for natural methods instead of using steroids, when dealing with mild problems.
You can avoid harmful side effects from medications by using some natural remedies.
Oats, Aloe Vera, and thyme can be used in certain recipes. Before using oat make sure that your dog doesn’t have a yeast infection.
Instead, use thyme if your dog is suffering from skin or yeast infections. Chickweed gel has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used on itches and hotspots.
Prevention
It is important to prevent these allergies for long as you can help it. Otherwise, your dog might need some unnecessary vaccination or medicine. You can do this by boosting its Immune system. Nutrition has a big role in improving your dog’s and just about every other living thing’s immune system.
Just make sure your dog is eating a well-balanced and appropriate diet. If your dog easily picks up allergies make sure, its food has really low grain content.
Dogs have a similar immune system to humans. If it senses the everyday substances, that are dangerous to the body, it starts acting up.
If your dog has allergies, it would have a harder time dealing with these substances. They can cause your dog to have itchy or scabbed skin, runny eyes, ear infections, sneezing, vomiting, diarrhea and snoring.
Some dog breeds are more susceptible to allergies as compared to others. You can make thing a little easy for your best friend by replacing AC filters on time or by using a vacuum that filters allergens.
As always during your dog training, it’s best to know and be prepared for any allergies that your dog may experience. I hope these tips help you to keep on Living Life With Your Best Friend!
