{"id":2288,"date":"2019-05-08T15:34:54","date_gmt":"2019-05-08T15:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-us\/?p=2288"},"modified":"2019-05-08T15:34:54","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T15:34:54","slug":"allergies-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-us\/allergies-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Allergies in Dogs: Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you have\nallergies, you know how annoying they can be and how they can really affect day\nto day life if you don\u2019t have the proper medication to keep them under control.\nLucky for us humans, we can help ourselves. Not so lucky for our dogs, who rely\non us to notice the signs – that usually go unnoticed – and get them help.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe your\ndog has allergies, or you know a friend\u2019s pup that has allergies. Either way,\nyou\u2019ve probably realised that dog allergies are just as much of a hassle as\nhuman allergies are! Here we detail everything you need to know about dog\nallergies \u2013 types, symptoms, diagnosing, and finally how to treat them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Types of Allergies in Dogs <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are\nthree main areas that cause allergies in dogs \u2013 skin allergies, food allergies,\nand environmental allergens. We’re going to break down each of these, but it is\nimportant to point out that some of these symptoms overlap, so diagnosis\nrequires a vet\u2019s opinion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skin allergies <\/strong>in dogs are the most common type of allergic\nreaction and can be caused by three main causes: Flea allergies, food\nallergies, and environmental allergens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flea allergies<\/strong> are simply an allergic reaction to flea bites. If your dog is allergic to their saliva it can cause a reaction that makes them extremely itchy; their skin can become red, inflamed, and scabbed. You may notice they are extra itchy around their tail or even see fleas or flea dirt on your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your dog has a food allergy<\/strong>, you may notice them itching their ears and paws more than normal as well as having itchy skin and\/or gastrointestinal symptoms<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just like\nyour everyday human allergies, dogs can experience allergic reactions to\nenvironmental allergens like dust, pollen, and mold. Also, like in humans,\nthese allergies are usually seasonal, so you may only notice your dogs symptoms\nat certain times of the year. Usually, the paws and ears are the itchiest, but\nsymptoms can also include itchy eyes, wrists, muzzle, ankles, underarms, groin,\nand in between the toes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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True food allergies <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here we are\ntalking about true food allergies, not food intolerance or food sensitivity. If\nyour dog has a true allergy, they will have an immune response when that food\nis consumed and will result with symptoms of all or some of the following:\nhives, facial swelling, itchiness, vomiting, and diarrhea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a\nlot of dogs who have gradual reactions to some ingredient in your dog’s food,\nbut that reaction does not involve an immune response. This is what a food\nsensitivity is, and it can escalate to vomiting or diarrhea, itchy skin, poor\ncoat, or chronic ear or foot infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acute Allergic Reactions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dogs can go\ninto anaphylactic shock<\/a> if they have a severe reaction to\nan allergen, which can be fatal if not treated. The most common causes of this\nare bee stings and vaccine reactions, so it is very important to keep an eye on\nyour dog after they receive a new vaccination, drug, or food item. Thankfully\nthese types of reactions are rare in dogs. While other symptoms from bee stings\nand vaccines can develop (hives or facial swelling in the face, throat, lips,\neyelids, or earflaps) and look alarming, they are very rarely fatal and easily\ntreated by your vet.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of Allergies in Dogs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\nfollowing symptoms can be a sign of an allergic reaction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n