What Triggers Allergies in Dogs?

Allergies in dogs is a state where a dog’s immune system over-reacts or is hypersensitive to a substance called the allergen.

Allergies in dogs are common and can range from mild to severe cases, if not given attention immediately. That’s why as pet parents, it’s always best to know the signs, the type of allergy and the allergy causes to determine the right diagnosis and treatment plan for your furry friend.

Skin allergy, food, or seasonal allergy?

Skin allergies. In skin allergies, your dog will scratch, rub, lick any body part that is itchy most particularly in the underarm, paws, and face.

Food allergies. This is probably the most common allergy in dogs. Why? Because not all dogs can take in any type of food.

Seasonal allergies. These allergies only pop up at certain times of the year. Symptoms to look for include itchy & runny eyes and nose, sneezing, pawing of the nose, hair loss, irritated skin.

Seasonal changes, especially during spring and summer, causes allergies to dogs because pollens are all around. This can also be caused by dust, dust mites, grass, and flea bites.

Managing allergies

Provide allergy supplements for dogs.

Dog allergy supplements, like Allergy SoftSupps®, are a great way to manage your furbaby's allergies. 

Pet Parents® Allergy SoftSupps® contain more active ingredients, to provide seasonal allergy support and support healthy skin, immune function, normal histamine response, and helps to reduce allergy symptoms. Supplements with Omega-3, fish oil and fatty acids play a great role in decreasing inflammation in the body and lessens the itchiness & pain.

Adding supplements for dogs into a healthy and balanced diet, especially if yoru furbaby is coping with seasonal allergies, is very helpful.

Allergy-fighting supplements are also important in a dog's health since these actually alleviate itchy skin & dry skin and serves as natural skin and coat supplement for dogs and are the best vitamins for your dog's skin for that healthy coat.

Undergo tests. To properly know how to manage your dog's allergy, or if he really has an allergy in the first place, it is most recommended that you see your vet for some tests to confirm. A skin test will be able to recognize what substances are allergens for your dog. A blood test will check your dog's antibodies if they are triggered by allergens. A saliva test will determine the kind of food your dog is sensitive to or intolerant to.

That’s why as pet parents, it’s always best to know the signs, the type of allergy and the allergy causes to determine the right diagnosis and treatment plan for your furry friend.

Allergy Prevention. Get rid of whatever may possibly cause allergies to the dog. Get rid of dust, pollen, tall grasses in your lawn, fleas and parasites. Prevention is always better than cure, remember that.