Dogs and the allergies they are prone to

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Dogs and their Allergies

• Symptoms and Treatment

By John Reynolds
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Introduction

• Just like humans, dogs are allergic to food,
  plants, and some types of other animals.
• Allergies in dogs function the same as allergies
  in humans
• The bodys immune system is tasked with getting
  rid of bacteria and viruses.
• Dogs can suddenly develop allergies to things
  like fur or pollens.
• It is very difficult to find out whether dog is
  prone to allergies before they occur.
• Read on for some symptoms of dog allergies

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Common Things Dogs are Allergic To

• Dogs can be allergic to plants, trees, and grass
  pollens.
• Dogs can also be allergic to foods, including
  chicken, soy, beef, and wheat.
• Dogs are often allergic to cigarette smoke, mold,
  cleaning products, fabrics, and plastics.
• It is difficult to identify a particular thing
  your dog might be allergic to.
• Since a dog cannot talk, a dog may never be able
  to communicate about its allergies. This makes it
  difficult to realize what makes your dog feel
  better and what disturbs him.

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Symptoms of Dog Allergies

• Some symptoms observed in dogs with allergies
  include
• Red Eyes
• Skin Inflammation
• Itchy Skin
• Ear Infections
• Sneezing
• Swollen Paws
• Diarrhea or vomiting (in case of food allergies)
• Breathing Issues

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Symptoms of Dog Allergies

• When dogs are allergic to pollens, they often
  lick, bite and scratch themselves.
• When pollen falls on body, it is absorbed into
  the skin.
• Extreme allergy responses may lead to hair loss
  and ear infections.

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Treating Allergies in Dogs

• If your dog is allergic to any substance, then
  you need to find ways to keep him away from the
  irritant.
• Dogs with allergies to pollens can may need
  additional precautions, since pollen is very
  pervasive.
• Give your dog a weekly bath to help remove
  allergens from his body.
• Clean his bed regularly to keep his home
  environment clean.

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Treating Allergies in Dogs

• To prevent your dog from becoming prone to
  allergies, there are natural supplements like
  EcoBalance Anti-Allergy Liquid Concentrate that
  have been manufactured to help deal with dog
  allergies.
• Saturate your pets fur with a topical spray that
  contains oatmeal extracts and aloe.
• Give your dog fish oil caplets, which decreases
  inflammation.
• Wipe your dogs paws with towel to remove pollen
  and dander.

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EcoBalance Anti-Allergy Liquid Concentrate For
Dogs

• This natural medicine can be added to your dog
  food.
• EcoBalance contains herbal ingredients to support
  your dogs immune system.
• Helps to ease your dogs stressors in a safe and
  natural way.

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Keep informed

• Trial and error, as well as self-education can to
  do much to ease your dogs allergy problems.
• There are many things you can do to mitigate your
  dogs suffering by being observant of his
  environment.
• If your dog needs intervention and treatment by
  your veterinarian, be sure to share as much
  information as you can about the possible
  triggers for your dogs allergies, in addition to
  what you have tried that seems to work, as well
  as what hasnt worked.

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Sources

• http//www.gpb.org/blogs/tails-of-the-city/2013/04
  /12/how-to-help-your-pet-cope-with-pollen-allergie
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• http//www.vet-organics.com/dogs-allergies/