Tag: Dog Allergies
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How your Dog Adapts to Autumn Weather
By Kristina Lotz Many of us love this time of year — the changing colour of the leaves, brisk fall breezes, and finally a respite from the hot weather of Summer. For your dog, however, fall may be more work than fun. The change in the season can mean a decrease in exercise, and an…
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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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How to Help you Dogs Skin Allergies in Spring
Does your dog suffer from seasonal allergies, and break out in hot spots, itchy skin or canine dermatitis? With spring here, many of us are seeing the same symptoms and skin conditions appear as last year… after hoping they had gone for good. Now is the time to act so our dogs don’t spend the…