Sentences with phrase «allergy problems my dog»

This product does seem to help relieve the allergy problems my dog was having and it does calm him down and makes him a little sleepy.

Not exact matches

In obtaining this animal, the White House let it be known (apart from the allergy problem) that Bo, though a dog of pedigree, was a dog that had been rejected by a previous family.

For example: My roommate claims to have a wheat allergy, and won't eat a hot dog that has touched a bun, but she'll drink regular (not gluten - free) beer, including wheat beer with no problems.

The composition of the dog biscuits reduces the chances of allergies and metabolic problems.

«A lot of times people will say, «My dog or cat does nt bother me, but when somebody is exposed to a pet day in and day out, they do nt have the dramatic symptoms every time they see it,» says Andy Nish, MD, an allergist at the Allergy & Asthma Care Center, in Gainesville, Ga. «It may be a more subtle and chronic inflammatory process, and they may not realize that the pet is causing them problems.»

I have to admit that was a bit hesitant to begin this section by telling you about gluten, simply because it seems that these days everybody and their dog thinks they have a «gluten allergy», when in fact — as you will learn later in this chapter — many people who think they have gluten issues actually have a completely different problem altogether.

Dogs are not naturally grain eaters and it often causes problems with skin issues and allergies.

A skin allergy may be only seasonal, but if it is induced by household items (smoke, carpets, foods, straw in the dog house), it could be a problem year - round.

In summer and moist areas of the country, dogs tend to get hot spots — a form of moist eczema — and many dogs have allergy problems, sometimes all year round.

«There have not been any animals brought in for health complications due to the haze but if this continues, cats with asthma or dogs with skin allergies or eye problems could be affected, «said Dr Lim Kiah Doon from The Animal Doctors clinic.

But the idea that you can buy a certain breed of dog and think it will cause less allergy problems for a person already dog - allergic is not borne out by our study,» she said.

The most common problem fleas present to dogs is flea allergy dermatitis brought on by the salivary proteins fleas inject while feeding, says Holcomb.

Dogs with skin allergies often require lifetime medication and treatment, while obesity is one of the top health problems for canines and can lead to a variety of diseases, disorders and health complications.

However, like all allergies, this element will only be a problem if your dog is allergic to the yeast.

If your dog has no allergies or food intolerances, he can probably eat this food without any problems.

There is probably no other non-lethal health problem except perhaps allergies that afflicts so many breeds of dogs as hip dysplasia.

Allergies, infections, hormonal disorders, and parasites such as fleas and mites are among the common skin problems in cats and dogs.

• Food allergy: Something in the diet of your dog or cat triggers a reaction such as itchy skin, diarrhea, or other gastrointestinal problems.

The best way to combat this particular allergy problem is to feed the dog commercial dog foods more often instead of homemade products.

This can be an important problem if your dog has a food allergy or digestive sensitivity.

However, it is important that you do so because fleas can cause health problems in dogs including allergies and anaemia.

If your dog has any tendency toward allergies or immune system problems, this food could exacerbate them.

Examples of health problems caused by external parasites include dry and itching skin, excessive shedding of fur, diarrhea, severe skin allergies or even death in dogs since most of the external parasites feed off the dog's blood.

Despite being a generally healthy breed, some dogs may experience skin allergies, patellar luxation (knee joint problems), and diabetes mellitus.

Obviously, not every dog with a skin problem or even with a food allergy or food sensitivity has a problem with grains.

If skin problems persist, it may be a good idea to take your dog to the vet to get them allergy tested.

Dogs may experience a number of other skin problems that look like allergies.

In all of these cases, whatever the cause, your dog may manifest his allergy by itching and scratching at his skin, by having hives, pustules, and other skin problems.

For a dog with allergies to pollen, keeping them indoors during the morning and early evening (times of peak pollen production) will alleviate some of the problem.

Food allergies are often the problem and switching the dog to a hypoallergenic diet is normally the first step.

Some dogs with low energy, allergies, skin problems, and other symptoms have increased pep and stamina, shiny coats, healthy skin, and a general increase in well - being when switched to the BARF diet, but many dogs do well on premium commercial diets, especially those that are highly digestible and include fatty acid supplements.

Junk dog food and meatless prescription diets can cause allergies, diarrhea, urinary infections, and thyroid problems; all of which the vet profits from treating.

Some dogs actually have an intense allergy to fleas, while others will create more of a problem from excessive biting and scratching.

If your dog has food allergies or cardiovascular problems, consult a vet before you introduce tuna into their diet.

Now that you know the basics of diagnosis, types, and causes of skin allergies and conditions, let's consider treatments for the main problem areas for dog skin allergies and food - related conditions:

If you have a dog that has signs of a skin allergy and you can not figure out what the cause may be, you should visit your veterinarian to be sure the problem is a skin allergy as oppose to something else, such as mites.

It is very important to resolve your dog's allergy problems as quickly as possible.

Skin allergies are one of the common dog health problems.

Both of my small - breed dogs have allergies to poultry and can not digest it properly leading to all sorts of problems like vomiting, upset stomach and skin allergies.

Potential for medical problems if the dog is always stressed living in urban environments, such as a depressed immune system resulting in allergy like symptoms or skin infections.

A wide range of causes — including external parasites, infections, allergies, metabolic problems and stress, or a combination of these — may be affecting your dog's skin.»

Once again, many of these dogs are misdiagnosed with allergies when the actual problem is a neck and collar injuries.

Additionally, if you have a dog with skin allergies, commercial foods containing corn or wheat gluten may be exacerbating her itching problems.

The reality is that corn has a high glycemic index, can cause allergies, creates digestive problems for dogs and doesn't offer much in terms of nutritional value, vitamins or minerals.

Dog Food Allergy Test and Elimination Diets: Pet owners can spend hundreds if not thousands trying to just figure out what the problem is with their dogs health and in so many cases it's food allergies... so owners will try protien and grain elimination diets, they'll try every exotic meat source under the sun because -LSB-...]

We're seeing a lot more allergy problems in dogs and cats but often a change in diet

The potential problem with this ingredient is that it may be linked to food allergies — if your dog isn't allergic to yeast, however, this ingredient is unlikely to be a harmful addition.

Allergies (both food and environmental) may cause itching as well irritation from clothing etc... Once my wife changed our fabric softener and my dog would itch himself five or six times per day, she changed back and problem solved.

Reasons why a family would surrender a dog include: moving, financial problems, divorce, job transfers, allergies, not enough time, new carpet or new home, wanted a puppy and can only have one dog.

Food allergies are developing into a real problem in the canine world and there are always dogs with sensitive stomachs that need to be on bland diets.