Dog Allergies

Dog Itches Nonstop

Poor Annie
In the latest round of skin issues we went to the vet with another flare up of her skin.
Her belly was bright red and she was miserable. And so were we, since she would lick all night long.
The vet decided that it was time to take a culture of the infected area and see […]

Dog Allergy Shots - Hyposensitization

Years ago when I was a kid my parents send me to an allergist to get allergy shots. This was an effort to cure mold, mildew and ragweed allergies.
Now as a ‘parent’ of Annie I am tempted to try allergy shots to cure her dog allergies. So just as people have this treatment, so can […]

How Did My Dog Get Allergies?

Like many ailments dog allergies are generally often genetic or inherited.
The first year a typical dog with allergies starts with a short period of biting and chewing . This may be mild and hardly noticeable - at first. With repeated exposures to the offending allergens, the dog gradually experiences prolonged periods of discomfort and the […]

Inhaled Substances aka Allergic Inhalent

Your dog might be allergic to inhaled substances, otherwise known as Allergic Inhalant Dermatitis.
This form of dog allergies can appear anytime of year when at its most severe although it usually seasonal. It stems from your pup being allergic to inhaled substances. As in humans there are a wide range of suspects but some of […]

Is Flea Allergy Dermatitis Causing The Itch?

It is the middle of summer and your dog is scratching themselves silly. You tried the usual route of a simple flea bath, dip, or powder and these are not doing the job.
Maybe the cause is more than just the flea.
While trying to determine the cause of the itching and scratching your dog is suffering […]