Not exact matches
Allergies can be difficult to diagnose and treat and are the kinds of
cases where involving a specialist early can not only help diagnose and resolve the problem earlier but also potentially save the
pet owner money in the long run.
However in some
case Sleep together is not a good advice for poeple who has
allergies to
pets with fur.
Allergy shots (Allergy shots are provided for severe cases following extensive allergy work ups — allergy testing and a pet dermatologist are available if
Allergy shots (
Allergy shots are provided for severe cases following extensive allergy work ups — allergy testing and a pet dermatologist are available if
Allergy shots are provided for severe
cases following extensive
allergy work ups — allergy testing and a pet dermatologist are available if
allergy work ups —
allergy testing and a pet dermatologist are available if
allergy testing and a
pet dermatologist are available if needed)
In some
cases, if the
allergies are more severe or a skin infection has begun, your
pet may need more medical treatment.
You won't find grains or gluten in the ingredients list as well, in
case your
pet has food
allergies and sensitivities.
Various methods to keep
allergies under control include HEPA filters, regular laundering and vacuuming of
pet areas, cat wipes to reduce dander, regular bathing and brushing of your feline, professional groomers, keeping cats out of bedrooms in extreme
cases, and of course medical intervention such as antihistamines.
Medications Veterinarian Prescribed For
cases where exposure to the allergen can not be controlled, such as in the
case of a seasonal
allergy, a veterinarian can prescribe your
pet the correct dosage of an anti-histamine to help alleviate symptoms.
A few
pet owners found that the lamb formula continued to aggravate
allergy issues, so you may need to try a different recipe if this is the
case for your
pet.
In other
cases, where parasites, bacteria, food
allergies or other food sensitivities are to blame, your
pet may benefit from taking supplements which contain glutamine, fiber, probiotics or enzymes to help restore their digestive system to a healthy state.
There have been
cases of young adults who grew up with
pets their whole lives and develop a
pet allergy after returning home from college.
The fact of the matter is that parasites can cause allergic reactions in
pets, especially those who have a confirm
cases of flea dermatitis — an
allergy to fleas, their saliva and bites.
In many
cases, the
pet tries to groom himself free of the offending fleas, which can cause an owner to discount fleas as a cause of the
allergy.
In
cases of severe
allergies where your
pet can not stop scratching and is in danger of secondary infections from hotspots, we may suggest a short course of cortisone therapy to control the itching increase your
pet's comfort.
In the
case of flea and atopic
allergies, this means treating the
pet and his home to remove fleas or allergens.
But in most
cases they are not or food
allergies are only a small part of the
pet's allergic condition.
They may recommend hyposensitization (
allergy) shots in the
case of atopy to help improve your
pet's signs.
In some
cases, these
allergy injections may be required for the
pet's life.
Luckily, even if you suffer from
allergies, you can still enjoy the company of a hypoallergenic
pet in most
cases.
The adult fleas on your
pet can actually cause serious medical problems — like flea
allergy dermatitis or tapeworms, and in some extreme
cases, anemia.
In the
case of hypoallergenic diets for
pets with food
allergies, prescription diet companies take special precautions to avoid contamination of these hypoallergenic diets with common proteins that could evoke allergic responses, using separate facilities or equipment than used for their other foods.
In the
case of
allergy related rhinitis, the symptoms themselves will come about following an incident in which your
pet is exposed to the allergen.
Most people think that
pet allergy sufferers are allergic to animal hair, but this is not the
case.
In some
cases,
pet owners become interested in grain - free diets because their dogs are having
allergy issues.
Do keep in mind that some people do have serious enough
allergies that they just should not have a
pet and a good allergist will tell you that, too, after checking it out thoroughly for your
case.
Keep a list handy that includes your
pet's medications, special dietary needs,
allergies and other important information about your
pet in
case you do need to visit an emergency hospital when your veterinarian is closed.
Even if you do not give the
allergy shots, knowing what your
pet is allergic to can be beneficial in some
cases, assuming you can remove the offending allergen (see previous section on avoidance).
Often when families welcome new babies into their homes they wonder if they should give up their dogs or cats just in
case the baby develops and
allergy to the
pets.