How do you know you dog have allergies?
With the weather changing dramatically, allergies are
worsening, especially for your pets. If your pup is like mine, itching,
scratching and biting is never-ending. How do you determine what is normal doggy
itching or when it’s seriously allergens that are causing him/her to itch?
If you spot the following a serious allergy issues, please
consult your trusted vet:
- Sores-These open lesions may become infected and can be hard to catch under fur.
- . Bleeding-Pups will itch until they bleed and can become infected
- Wheezing-caused by an inhalant outside or inside your home.
- Eye and Nose Discharge
- Severe reaction is vomiting and diarrhea please consult vet immediately.
One common condition for the shih-tzu breed is Atopic
Dermatitis, shih-tzu’s will excessively like their paws, genitals and between
toes and paws. Treatment involves hyposensitizing vaccines that are identified
using allergen testing but many cases can be treated simply with essential
fatty acids or fish oil capsules and Benadryl tablets.
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