Treatment of skin
allergies in dogs involves alleviating symptoms, suppressing the immune reaction responsible for the allergic symptoms, and eliminating the underlying trigger when possible.
Not exact matches
Your veterinarian may also recommend immunotherapy, which
involves having an
allergy test done to determine what specific allergens
in your location your
dog is reacting to.
My
dog was
involved in a motor vehicle accident where the airbag busted inside the car, she had previously had some minor signs of
allergies (chewing feet, rubbing her butt) but now she's started coughing and sometimes hacking like she has something
in her throat.
The treatment for allergic dermatitis
in dogs involves both treating the symptoms as well as the
allergy that triggered the skin condition.
Someone with arthritis, chronic back problems,
allergies, asthma, or other limiting ailments would be wise to choose a small - to - medium - sized
dog needing moderate exercise to avoid the physical stress
involved in maneuvering large canine bodies or providing sufficient activity for the pet.