Category: Dog Allergies
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Dog Allergies? or is it Something else….
When Your Dog Has a Yeast Infection or Alopecia X (Black Skin Disease) Striker the Pom – Day One People write to us all the time about how to use DERMagic Skin Rescue Lotion for their dog with hair loss or black skin or general itchiness, especially in the feet. The largest percentage of these…
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Grass Pollen Allergy in Dogs
Grass pollen allergy in dogs is fairly common, and you would think that since grass pollen is an inhaled allergen, the symptoms would be similar to us as humans…. However, dogs do not suffer as much from runny noses or sneezing but most commonly break out in skin-related reactions. Symptoms of canine allergies can include…
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What is the Difference Between Atopy and Allergy in Dogs?
Very often when our dogs suffer an allergy it is said to be atopic. So what does this mean? Is it the same thing as an allergy? The answer is not simply yes or no. Atopy is the genetic predisposition of an dog to produce high quantities of IgE in response to allergens in the…
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What are Mites and Mange in Dogs and Cats
What are mites? Mites are microscopic creatures that resemble miniature spiders. Among the mites species that attack cats and dogs, are members of the Sarcoptic mange mites (family Sarcoptidae), which burrow under the skin. Demodex mites (family Demodicidae) are parasites that live in or near the hair follicles of mammals, including humans. Cheyletiella mites look…
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The Three Most Common Dog Allergies
If you think your dog has an allergy, it is important to find out what’s causing it, as addressing the physical symptom is no good without realizing the root cause. The three most common allergies are food allergies, Flea allergies and Environmental allergies. The main symptoms of Food Allergies are Gas, Vomiting and diarrhoea but…