Because the symptoms of food allergies in dogs are so similar to the symptoms
of other types of allergies, it can be difficult to distinguish between the two.
But the biggest reason the experts are recommending nasal sprays is that they're generally more effective than
other types of allergy medicine for the initial treatment of seasonal allergies, according to the new guidelines.
The common reasons why such a pet is still often itchy,
include other type of allergies known as inhalant / contact allergies to molds, grasses, trees, dander and pollens.
Dog flea allergy is the leading cause of skin problems, followed
by other types of allergies such as environmental dog allergies (atopy) and dog food allergy.
While other types of allergies may wear off later in life, peanut allergies tend to stick with a person forever, with only 20 % of people outgrowing them.
Recurrent or chronic ear infections are more commonly seen in dogs with food allergies than in dogs
with other types of allergies — also, very young dogs suffering from severe skin problems are often victims of food allergies.
Flea allergy leads the list, followed
by other types of allergy including atopy or environmental allergies (pollen) and dog food allergies.
What makes Zyrtec so much safer than
some other type of allergy medicine?
But having one food allergy increases the risk for having
other types of allergies.
While food allergies are treated by simply removing the problem food item,
other types of allergies may require medication.
However, because the immune system takes a hit when food allergies are present,
any other types of allergies can intensify any allergic reaction a pet may exhibit.
Flea allergy dermatitis has the same symptoms as
any other type of allergy: excessive itching and skin lesions or hair loss from over-grooming.