What Is My Dog Allergic To?
There are five known types of allergies in dogs, each having both common and unique symptoms. As in humans, the symptoms of dog allergies can range from mild to extreme, depending on the allergen involved.
Determining your dog’s allergy may be difficult, however it is important to detect as soon as possible to ensure the health and happiness of your dog. Once the allergen is detected, it can be as easy to resolve as simply removing it from your dog’s day to day activities or diet. To determine the cause of your dog’s allergen, it is important to first distinguish your dog’s symptoms.
Contact Allergies
Dog skin allergies are the least common allergy found in dogs. Irritation and symptoms can occur immediately, or within 24-48 hours of contact.
For more information visit the dog skin allergies section of this website.
Flea Allergies
Flea allergies are very common in dogs. A flea allergy comes from the flea’s saliva entering the dogs skin from a bite.
For more information visit the dog flea allergies section of this website.
Food Allergies
A dog food allergy can develop as early as five months. Dog food allergies account for 20% of itching in dogs. Dogs are not likely to be born with food allergies.
For more information visit the dog food allergies section of this website.
Bacterial Allergies
Staph or bacterial allergies are very common allergies found in dogs. Most dogs actually carry the staph bacteria, but only a small percentage of dogs are affected.
For more information visit the dog bacterial allergies section of this website.
Inhalant Allergies
The number one allergy found in dogs. Also known as Atopy, the symptoms are very similar to a human allergy.
For more information visit the dog inhalant allergies section of this website.
Did You Know?
Dog skin allergies are as rare as one in a million.
