Dog Itches Nonstop
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Poor Annie
In the latest round of skin issues we went to the vet with another flare up of her skin.
Her belly was bright red and she was miserable. And so were we, since she would lick all night long.
The vet decided that it was time to take a culture of the infected area and see what would grow in a petri dish.
Does My Dog Have A Skin Allergy, Cushing’s Disease, Or Worse?
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Over the last 6 months Annie (pictured at right) has been in, what we thought, was a simple aggravating battle with skin allergies. Just another annoying case of dog allergies that often plague our pets, right?
Her symptoms at various times were:
- dandruff which would not be washed away
- skin pustules: small round spots all over her back that would flake, turn red, and then potentially bleed and get infected
- increased water intake
- increased food intake
- abdominal enlargement
Hypoallergenic Dogs - Good Dogs For People With Allergies
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My cousin Carl had a really difficult decision.
His 8 year old, Bethany, was ready for the responsibility of a pet. After lots of discussion and research he and Bethany agreed that a dog would be a welcomed addition to the family.
The problem was that Carl was allergic to dogs.
Growing up in a household that loved dogs during his childhood, Carl was plagued with runny nose, eye itching and symptoms that resembled asthma. He thought he was never going to be able to own a dog again.
Was Carl’s issue with dog allergies going to force him to disappoint Bethany?
Thankfully, no.
Prospective dog owners who suffer from allergies, but who can’t do without the joy of a canine companion, and want to keep their allergies at bay do have choices. In fact the AKC suggests they consider the following breeds:
Dog Allergy Shots - Hyposensitization
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Years ago when I was a kid my parents send me to an allergist to get allergy shots. This was an effort to cure mold, mildew and ragweed allergies.
Now as a ‘parent’ of Annie I am tempted to try allergy shots to cure her dog allergies. So just as people have this treatment, so can pets. The process, however, is not without difficulty and one should not expect hypo-sensitization to end all itchy skin concerns.
- Allergy shots take time to work. It is not uncommon for results to take 6 to 12 months
- Not all dogs will respond. In fact 25% of atopic dogs will not - they are frequently the gogs that are allergic to multiple allergens
- Up to 25% of dogs will require the steroid prednisone at some point during the course of treatment
- You will have to be prepared to administer the allergy shot yourself
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Vegetarian Dog Food
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Recently, as in the last 12 month or so, our dog has developed really painful and annoying itching, scratching, chewing and skin rash issues. During this time we have tried medicated shampoos, endless courses of antibiotic treatments, steroid therapy, and now vegetarian dog food.
We arrived at this new food experiment during research in traditional dog food. As you are likely aware dog food contains any number of left over animal parts that are not appropriate for human consumption. As well, manufacturers are not required to list ingredients on their packaging so there is simply no way to know what you are feeding your beloved pet.
The home made food choice was not recommended by our vet as the exclusive nutrition source, even when supplemented by Pet Tabs. Although the combination of ground turkey, whole grain rice and eggs proved delicious to our dog, we remained concerned about her overall health.
Where Do These Skin Irritations Come From?
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You might be thinking that your dog is unique with regards the his skin issues. You wonder if there can’t possibly be another animal that has the same issues of flaking, itching, scratching and pain. The fact is that dermatological issues are very common in the dogs.
In fact, a recent survey among veterinarians found that dermatological conditions are the single most frequently seen problem on an everyday basis.
In companion animals, parasites, allergies and hormone disorders are most commonly brought on as dermatological conditions. In our dogs, allergic conditions are the most common cause of chronic skin problems.
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