Not exact matches
«A number of studies in the last 15 years,
including our own work, have suggested that pets in the home, especially
dogs, seem to lower the risk for
allergic disorders,» said Lynch.
We also
include options for chicken if your
dog is not
allergic to it.
If you or any of your loved ones are
allergic to any specific types of pets, common ones
include dogs or cats, obviously you should not choose that specific pet.
While a variety of factors
including mange can cause it, the problem is often an
allergic reaction to a plastic
dog food bowl or to rancid oils trapped in scratches in the bowl.
Some of the most common skin problems that can affect cats and
dogs include allergic dermatitis, yeast infections, folliculitis, impetigo and seborrhea.
32 hours of continuing education
including: The hyperthyroid cat with renal failure, feline hepatic lipidosis prevention and treatment, Atkins diet for
dogs and cats, cancer and non-steroidal drugs, ear flushing and medical treatment of otitis externa, dealing with the
allergic dog, urinary obstruction and incontinence, managing the neonate, aggression in cats, and canine atopic dermatitis.
Other common questions
include, «What if my
dog or cat is having an obvious
allergic reaction to something?
Many
dogs are hypersensitive to certain foods or ingredients
including chicken, beef, fish, eggs, pork, turkey, milk, corn, wheat, whey, and preservatives, to name a few, which cause them to suffer an
allergic reaction.
Raw diets can be prepared not
including foods that your
dog is
allergic to and can be made to meet your
dog's specific nutrimental requirements.
These
include things like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, but ticks can also cause blood clotting through transmission of bacteria, as well as an
allergic reaction to red meat, which is particularly dangerous to carnivores, like
dogs and humans.
A masked, multisite, well - controlled study of 436
dogs conducted at 26 veterinary clinics in the US evaluated the effectiveness and safety of APOQUEL, dosed orally twice daily (BID) at 0.4 to 0.6 mg / kg for the control of pruritus associated with
allergic dermatitis,
including flea allergy, food allergy, contact allergy and atopic dermatitis
Although many
dog owners have come up with positive reviews on Eagle Pack
dog food products, there are also negative reviews which have been voiced out
including poodles which are hypersensitive to beet pulp and
allergic reactions which have been linked to corn.
Some
dogs have severe
allergic reactions with symptoms
including vomiting, diarrhea, whole body itching, collapse, difficulty breathing or swelling of the face or legs.
Although sometimes the symptoms of allergies
include allergic rhinitis or bronchitis, in most
dogs the allergy manifests mainly with itchy skin (pruritus).
Many other breeds appear less frequently as suitable for the
allergic,
including the long - coated Havanese, the curly coated Bedlington terrier, Portuguese water
dog and Irish water spaniel and the rare American hairless terrier.
Some of the factors that can lead to Malassezia dermatitis
include moisture (as in
dogs with skin folds or floppy ears with narrow ear canals), excessive waxy or scaly build - up (as in seborrhea), and
allergic and bacterial skin disease.
If your
dog's
allergic reactions
include restlessness, chills, dry skin or itching skin, you should consider using Arsenicum album to treat these symptoms.
Like humans, your pet can be
allergic to any ingredient in his food, but common allergens for
dogs include wheat, soy, eggs, chicken and beef.
Topics:
Allergic skin disease, ear disease, autoimmune skin disease, alopecic skin diseases - all these topics are for
dogs OR cats - also treatment of infectious skin disease
including bacterial skin infections
including MRSA
Common ill effects to
dogs caused by harmful ingredients
include; itchy skin and ears caused by an
allergic reaction to the ingredient, vomiting, constipation, stomach upset and diarrhea.
Fish oil is also
included, so if your
dog is
allergic to fish, this food is not suitable.
MEDROL is indicated in
dogs and cats with conditions known to be responsive to anti-inflammatory corticosteroids,
including collagen, dermal,
allergic, ocular, otic and musculoskeletal, as well as various chronic or recurrent diseases (ulcerative colitis and nephrosis).
Flea bite hypersensitivity and flea
allergic dermatitis (FAD) is a skin disease that affects many animals,
including cats and
dogs.
Unfortunately, there are increasing numbers of pet foods on the market that now
include ingredients that were once reserved only for
allergic dogs.
Although, Acana Duck and Bartlett Pear Formula have only one meat source — duck - when you feed your
dog this diet you should keep in mind that he could be
allergic to any of the other ingredients
included in the food.
However, some
dogs may be
allergic to sorghum, which is
included in many Azmira formulas.
We've
included a discussion on whether there really is a need for such kinds of
dog food and whether or not
dogs are really
allergic to grains.
Under the «allergies» section it says «Since Authority's
dog food formulas contain both corn and corn gluten meal, they may contribute to
allergic reactions in some
dogs» Does that mean that ALL FORMULAS contain some and / or all of these items,
including the Lamb mini chunk formula?
«If your
dog is frequently or constantly scratching, licking, biting, scooting and / or rubbing, the underlying cause might be an
allergic skin disease which can lead to additional problems
including infection and severe skin irritation.
There are a variety of different causes of
allergic skin reactions in
dogs and puppies
including dog food (and certain ingredients), insects, pollens, smoke, pores, mold, dust... the list goes on.
Owners should be given the Client Information Sheet for ProHeart 6 before the drug is administered, and observe their
dog for potential drug toxicity and
allergic reactions described in the sheet,
including anaphylaxis.
Other side effects of fluoroquinolones
include damage to the joints of growing
dogs when used at high doses,
allergic reaction, and rarely, elevated liver enzymes, nervousness, and neurologic symptoms.
However, we also provide alert
dogs for those with other very dangerous health conditions
including Addisonian crisis, which causes severe pain, convulsions and unconsciousness which lead to collapse and hospitalisation; and severe
allergic responses.
This can lead to a variety of health problems,
including severe
allergic reactions if the
dog is also exposed to additional allergens.
t
include any gluten, which can trigger
allergic reactions in some
dogs.
If you or someone in your family is
allergic to your
dog, try vacuuming daily (
including furnishings) or completely ditching carpeted flooring altogether.
You can also look for a «limited ingredient»
dog food which usually
includes just one protein and carb source to try to narrow down what she could be
allergic to.
Tell your veterinarian if your
dog is pregnant,
allergic to any of the ingredients in Mometamax Otic Suspension, has perforated eardrums, or is currently taking any other medications,
including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
One of my
dogs (a French Bulldog) is
allergic to chicken, so this food is out; which is disappointing since I assumed a beef / red meat protein content would not
include chicken.
Some
dogs may be hypersensitive, thus their immune system may respond abnormally, causing an
allergic reaction in different parts of the body,
including the eye.
Causes & Prevention of Asthma in
Dogs: Veterinarian reviewed information that explains the causes of
dog Asthma,
including how
Allergic Bronchitis may be prevented.
Does the food
includes any ingredients that can trigger allergies: just like human,
dogs are
allergic to certain foods.
By Rachele Baker, DVM —
Dogs can be
allergic to many things
including food, fleas, things floating in the air such as pollen, molds, and dust mites (atopy), or anything that touches their skin such as shampoos, carpet powders, and lawn chemicals (contact allergies).
Many
dogs, in fact, can be
allergic to commonly
included ingredients in commercial
dog foods like wheat, chicken, corn, soy, beef, and the artificial colors and fillers used in many of today's foods.
Briefly,
dogs were classified as having one of the 24 inherited disorders studied (hemangiosarcoma, lymphoma, mast cell tumor, osteosarcoma, aortic stenosis, dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, mitral valve dysplasia, patent ductus arteriosus, ventricular septal defect, hyperadrenocorticism, hypoadrenocorticism, hypothyroidism, elbow joint dysplasia, hip joint dysplasia, IVDD, patellar luxation, ruptured anterior cranial cruciate ligament, atopy or
allergic dermatitis, GDV, cataracts in
dogs 6 years or younger, epilepsy, lens luxation, and portosystemic liver shunt) only if the record
included definitive confirmation of the condition by the veterinary medical teaching hospital staff or the referring veterinarian.
If family members are
allergic to animals,
including dogs, consider hypo - allergenic breeds such as Poodles, Shih Tzu, or Maltese.