A Guide to the Most Common Types of Dog Allergies
The most common dog allergies generally relate to skin or ear conditions. If you have a dog with an allergy then it is probably causing you as much irritation as it is causing your dog. Watching a dog in distress can be disheartening. Dog allergies are notoriously difficult to cure as many dogs will often regress even when it looks like the irritation has disappeared.
Allergies can be caused by many factors. These can relate to food, environment, disease, fleas or medications. Finding the source of the allergy can be difficult but without knowing the source, treatment won’t be effective.
Then there are allergies relating to food intake that are quite common. The ingredients in many processed dog foods are appalling to say the least so try to introduce healthier dog foods into your dog’s diet. A homemade diet is the best option if you have the time. Many dogs are allergic to wheat, milk, cheese, eggs, nuts and even beef. Try omitting some of these food types one at a time and see how your dog reacts. 
Fleas and ticks are another major cause of dog allergies. Many dogs are allergic to a flea bite and will scratch for hours trying to relieve the itching. Talk to your veterinarian if you suspect a flea or tick allergy. In the meantime, try to keep your house and garden free from fleas. There are many good products on the market specifically for this purpose.
And sometimes your dog allergies can result from something in a dog’s environment like a particular weed or plant in your garden. If you suspect that this might be the cause, either keep your dog away from that part of the garden to test if this is the cause or better yet, rip out the weeds altogether. If the plant is one that you wish to keep, you may need to fence off the offending section of the garden.
Although not common, an allergic reaction can result from medication that your dog may be taking. If the allergy began soon after the dog started taking a certain medication then this is more than likely the cause. Talk to your veterinarian as if the allergy is severe enough your vet should consider using an alternative medication.
If you suspect any allergy in your dog then it is worth seeking advice from a veterinarian who can provide quick advice and possible medications that may relieve your dog’s distress and improve its health.
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