Dog (lab Mix) skin allergies and relief ?
I adopted a 8-10 weeks old Lab(mix) dog in March and fed her PetsMart Authority Chicken puppy food. 6 weeks ago she stopped eating that food (may be because of teething) and she was constantly steeling beneful food from my buddy’s dogs. So i started feeding her Beneful puppy food which she seemed to like. 3 weeks after she started shedding heavily and started itching crazily also i started noticing lot of yeast in her ears. I switched her food to Natural Balance LID Lamb and 6 weeks in to it her 95% of her itching went away. Now she has some/lot hairless spots on her body and ears.
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What kind of allergies are these?
what Meds can i give her, that would help?
How long would it take for hairs to grow back?
Tagged with: Allergies • relief • skin
Filed under: Food Allergy Relief
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This world is full of potential allergens for dogs. They can be anywhere, causing your dog to suffer for months if not years. These allergens can be environmental like plants, grasses, molds, or dust. They can also be in foods, caused by fleas, or even in the plastic and rubber in your dog’s toys.
The result of these allergens can make your dog miserable! The dog allergies symptoms can be red, irritated hot spots where the dog may scratch almost constantly, to hair loss, skin lesions, infections, anal itching and vomiting.
Allergies In Dogs
When starting to search for these allergens, the symptoms can help point you in the right direction.
Fleas on dogs are a great place to start as they cause swelling and redness near the area where the dog was bitten. The swelling can sometimes last more for than a week. To help you find these spots, look for the fleas and/or flea dirt. Fleas are a common allergen and dog flea treatment can be discussed with your veterinarian.
Inhalant allergens, like grasses, molds, and dust can cause itching in the face, flank, groin, and arm folds. Where appropriate, these allergens should be removed from your dog’s surroundings.
Other allergens could be in your dog’s food. Dog food allergies can cause diarrhea, anal itching, and occasionally vomiting. Has your dog’s food changed recently? If this is the case, you may want to try a dog food for allergies.
Plants can also be the culprit. CyberCanine has a list of plants that are toxic to animals. You should make sure that none of these are in your dog’s living or play areas.
Dog Allergies Treatment
When searching for remedies for dog allergies, here are a few good places to start. One way to provide temporary relief of dog allergy symptoms is to use a dog allergy shampoo. Topical sprays can also be used after the bath for continued relief. I would also recommend washing your dog’s bedding with a scent free soap.
Omega 3 and 6 fatty acid supplement can improve the quality of your dog’s skin and coat and may reduce dog allergy symptoms as well. A friend of mine has used fatty acid supplements with his Dobermans for years and commented on how many people were amazed at how his dog’s coats were so beautiful.
My veterinarian recommended we use an antihistamine with Shadow. This provided some relief. Please make sure you speak with your vet to get the appropriate dosage for the size of your dog.