Health Problems - Symptoms of Food Allergies
Proteins from chicken, milk, eggs, corn, wheat, soy and especially beef cause this type of problem. Allergies relating to food can include the following symptoms:
- Non-seasonal and excessive scratching
- Dogs respond poorly to cortisone type medications
- Digestive disorders
- Respiratory distress
Treatment of Food Dog Allergies
Allergies caused by food must be treated by with drawing the offending foodstuff from the dog's diet by process of elimination.
Dog Health Problems - Symptoms of Contact Allergies
Allergies relating to contact with items such as flea collars, plastic feeding bowls, shirts or sweaters and wool bedding and can include the following symptoms:
- Redness
- Swelling
- Itching
- Hair loss
Treatment of Contact Dog Allergies
Contact Allergies are treated by identification and removal of offending items by process of elimination
Dog Health Problems - Symptoms of Inhalant Allergies - Atopy
Inhalant Allergies, Atopy, are caused by dust, mildew, moulds and pollens and can include the following symptoms:
- Excessive scratching
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Discharge from the eyes
Treatment of Inhalant Dog Allergies - Atopy
Inhalant Allergies are treated according to the root cause and include controlling the environment with dehumidifier and air cleaners. Dietary supplements and medicated shampoos. Prescribed Corticosteroids and Antihistamines.
Dog Health Problems - Symptoms of FleaAllergies
Allergies caused by fleas can include the following symptoms:
- Excessive scratching
- Lesions and sores
- Hair loss
reatment of Flea Dog Allergies
Flea Allergies must be treated by removing the dog from the source of the fleas and prescribed Corticosteroids.
Dog Health Advice
We hope that the canine health information and dog health advice has been of some assistance. But please remember that if you are in doubt about your Dog's Health please consult your Canine Health Specialist.
Online Encyclopaedia of Common Dog Health Problems
The sole purpose of the Online Encyclopaedia of Common Dog Health Problems is as a reference manual to provide useful information to dog and puppy owners. It is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat sick dogs or as a substitute for obtaining professional veterinary advice.
