Just like humans, dogs and cats can have allergies. Like in
humans, the allergies can come from food, or inhaled allergens like trees,
weeds, grasses, pollens, fungi, insects and mites. While there is no cure for
allergies we can find ways to control the symptoms. To greater define your
pet’s allergies you can have a allergy testing done.
Common signs and symptoms of food allergies can be
gastrointestinal problems (i.e. chronic vomiting, regurgitation, diarrhea, or
gas). Oral medications such as anti-histamines ore immune suppressants can be
used. Pets that have food allergies can get tests done to find out what common
food items they may be allergic to and then placed on a diet that is
appropriate based on the results. The most common food allergens are beef,
pork, dairy, wheat, egg, chicken, lamb, soy, rabbit and fish.
Inhalant symptoms include licking at paws, rubbing at face,
hair loss, red skin, or itchiness. For inhalant allergies your pet can be
placed on hypo-sensitization injections to help increase your pet’s tolerance to
the allergens. This can manage the allergies and provide lasting relief.
It can also be safe for long term and
provide your pet with much longer-term relief than drug therapy, and without their
side effects.
Please contact us at (480) 732-0018 if you suspect your pet to
have allergies.
