Canine allergies are remarkably different from human allergies. Most humans can sneeze and have allergies infect their sinus region, but in canines it is different. The allergies are predominately on the skin region of the animal. Some common things that can trigger allergies are:

• Mold spores
• Dust bunnies
• Tree pollen
• Flea saliva
• Commercial dog food
• Grass
• Microscopic spider-cousins
• Flea saliva

Food:

The Veterinarian can tell you if food allergies are a concern in your pet. It can be hard to differentiate these allergies from other common dog allergy symptoms. Knowing and watching your pet will be able to tell if they have this. If your pet is staying away from any other form of allergy inducers, then most likely they do have food allergies. The Veterinarian will put your dog on a prescribed diet to see if this helps, if not he will change the food. If this does work he will start to re-introduce other food ingredients to find the allergy culprit and the best food.

Fleas:

Fleas are a huge nuisance to both humans and animals. Flea saliva and bites can leave your dog in itching agony. The itching, biting, and scratching will be a huge sign that your pet has a dog flea allergy and they should be taken to the Vet. Over time, if this continues they can get bad infected sores. This can be extremely painful for your dog, and it will just continue to get worse over time.

Breathing them in:

The allergies that we suffer from your dog can also suffer from. Pet allergies can come from dust, pollen, and mold in the house. When dogs breathe these in their body will react to them as toxic. The blood will release antibodies which will cause your pet to have symptoms of dog allergies. Since your animal cannot sneeze the allergies away, they manifest themselves on the skin causing problems there. It is important for Canine allergies to clean up the area your dog spends most of his time in. This will include their dog bed, and even certain parts of the house they lay around it. It is good to wash the bedding, and vacuum these areas. Bathing your pup will help to get rid of some of the allergies, you should do this right around the time you clean up.

Canine allergies do not have to stop your everyday life, with a few minor adjustments you can go back to living normally. Dogs with allergies can be quite uncomfortable in their living conditions, especially if there is excessive scratching and biting going on. Once this is fixed they will go back to being your happy and healthy pet again.

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