Dog Skin Allergies

When a dog has allergy, the organ that suffers the most is the skin.  Dog skin allergies produce itching of the skin (localized and generalized) and can get worse in the point of contact if your dog suffers from contact allergy, if not treated properly, the area can get infected and the irritation can complicate.

Dog skin allergies are very common, if you notice subtle changes in your dog’s skin and even behavior, determining the cause or trigger is the first step.  In the case of contact irritants, this may prove to be a not-so-easy task.  You will have to remain vigilant about what your dog touches, or test your dog with small shots of allergens, to see what is causing the skin problems.

But skin irritation can also be caused by the presence of fleas in your dog.  If that is the case you will find scabs and open sores in the body, this situation is easily complicated as your dogs tend to scratch the area vigorously.  To treat dog skin allergies caused by fleas, there are many flea control products out there that work just fine like for example Heartguard or Frontline; just follow the directions on these products and you will find that the fleas AND the allergy just go away, don’t forget, again, to talk your veterinarian about these products first to see if your dog is indeed able  to use them.

There are also other steps that you can take when facing dog skin allergies.  While getting rid of the allergy you should also worry about restoring your dog’s skin health. I recommend using shampoos that contain eucalyptus and aloe vera in their formula, these two ingredients work great to restore the health of the skin and at the same time they bring relief to the annoying itching your dog is experiencing.

Finally, give your dog a diet with the ingredients that will also help restoring the skin, in special you should focus on providing minerals, fatty acids and vitamins.  If you can, stay away from commercial dog food products that contain a lot of useless chemicals and opt for a healthy natural home-made diet.