The dog is an animal that, in some respects, is very similar to the human being. He has diseases similar to those that we can have, and he can also have some type of allergy, a condition that can prevent you from fully enjoying nature, home, or food, depending on what triggers your reaction.
But sometimes it is not so easy to identify them in the dog, so we are going to explain to you how to know if my dog has an allergy.
What causes a dog allergy and how to act?
Generally, there are four types of allergies, which are:
Flea bite allergy
There are dogs to which flea saliva causes an allergic reaction. If your friend has, you will see that he scratches a lot due to the intense itching, red eyes, and he may nibble on some areas of his body, making himself wounds in severe cases.
Fortunately, the animal you can lead a completely normal life if you put an antiparasitic, as a pipette, collar or spray.
Food Allergy
There are certain foods, such as cereals, that can cause allergies to the furry. The main symptoms are: itching and hives. To avoid them, the first thing to know is what is the food that causes a reaction, and for this, unfortunately, only one thing can be done: go discarding, being highly recommended start giving him a high-end feed that does not contain cereals or by-products, or natural food such as BARF or the Yum Diet.
Environmental allergy
Like dust, pollen, chemical product that we use to clean the home. This type of allergy is the most difficult to control, but you can do some things to make the animal breathe better:
- Replace the broom with a mop or vacuumas they trap dust more quickly.
- Use absorbent towels to clean the furniture.
- Change the sheets, tablecloths, etc. regularly.
- Avoid taking him out for a walk in the central hours of the day
- Take him to the vet to examine him and give him antihistamines.
Contact allergy (contact dermatitis)
If the dog comes into contact with any product or substance, it may also have an allergic reaction. The symptoms are: reddened affected area that may be inflamed, burning. The most advisable thing in these cases is to try to keep any product or chemical substance away from it; and in the event that it could not be avoided, clean the area well with water and dog shampoo and take it to the vet if you see that it worsens.
We hope that with these tips your friend can be calmer 🙂.