Food & environmental allergies in dogs
Food & environmental allergies in dogs
Does your dog have signs of food or environmental allergies?
Dry itchy skin is just one of the many symptoms that may indicate your dog is experiencing a bigger problem brought on by environmental allergies. In rare cases, these may also be signs of food allergies in dogs. These signs can be long-term, recurring and should be noted to your vet.
Here are a few signs a dog might be experiencing food or environmental allergies.
Here are a few signs a dog might be experiencing food or environmental allergies.
Allergies environnementales
Les signes récurrents d’allergies environnementales peuvent être causés par les herbes, le pollen ou les insectes piqueurs. Les allergies peuvent faire l’objet d’un traitement multimodal comprenant des médicaments qui aident à réduire les symptômes immédiats et de la nourriture pour une gestion efficace à long terme.
Allergies environnementales
Les signes récurrents d’allergies environnementales peuvent être causés par les herbes, le pollen ou les insectes piqueurs. Les allergies peuvent faire l’objet d’un traitement multimodal comprenant des médicaments qui aident à réduire les symptômes immédiats et de la nourriture pour une gestion efficace à long terme.
Allergies alimentaires
Les allergies alimentaires chez les chiens sont très rares. En fait, seuls 10 % des chiens souffrent d’allergies alimentaires. Cependant, il peut arriver que les chiens aient des réactions à certains ingrédients, que votre vétérinaire peut identifier à l’aide d’essais d’élimination alimentaire. Un essai d’élimination alimentaire consiste à trouver et à éviter l’ingrédient à l’origine des problèmes cutanés ou des troubles digestifs.
Allergies alimentaires
Les allergies alimentaires chez les chiens sont très rares. En fait, seuls 10 % des chiens souffrent d’allergies alimentaires. Cependant, il peut arriver que les chiens aient des réactions à certains ingrédients, que votre vétérinaire peut identifier à l’aide d’essais d’élimination alimentaire. Un essai d’élimination alimentaire consiste à trouver et à éviter l’ingrédient à l’origine des problèmes cutanés ou des troubles digestifs.
Managing a dog’s allergies
Managing a dog’s allergies can be a challenging process, and your first step should be visiting your veterinarian. They will help you find the right combination of nutrition, medication, and/or topicals for your dog.
Topicals
Topicals can be used for managing allergies in dogs. There are various deliveries for topicals like shampoos, lotions, sprays or ointments. Reach out to your veterinarian to ensure a specific topical is appropriate for your pet’s skin condition and life stage.
Trust
Living with a dog with food or environmental allergies can cause you both to be restless, but the road to recovery will require time, patience and trust in your vet. Remember — just like humans, every dog is unique, and the best solution will come from working with a professional to address your pet’s specific needs. Together, you’ll get on the right track to helping your best friend feel like their best self.
Nutrition
Therapeutic nutrition plays an important role in the long-term management of allergies in dogs. The right nutrition can promote healthy skin from within and help alleviate your dog’s signs quickly and long-term. Even with treatment, some dogs may have recurring signs that will require adjustments along the way, and your veterinarian will be a helpful resource in managing your dog’s allergies.
Medication
A vet may prescribe medication to help alleviate your dog’s signs of allergies. If you are wondering what you can give your dog for allergies, only give medication as recommended by your vet.
Understanding nutritional support for food and environmental allergies
You’ll want to ask your vet about a few things when it comes to the best dog food for food or environmental allergies. For food allergies, ask about therapeutic dog food with a single novel protein or hydrolyzed protein that is unlikely to cause a reaction. For environmental allergies ask about nutrition that can nourish and help protect from environmental irritants.
Time to see a veterinarian?
Related products
Adult Perfect Weight & Joint Support Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food
This weight management and mobility support dog food was created with Hill’s unique understanding of the biology of overweight dogs.
Metabolic Dog Treats
Healthy and delicious Metabolic dog treats help support weight loss and maintenance
Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Grain Free Chicken & Potato Recipe dog food
Hill's Science Diet Sensitive Stomach & Skin Grain Free dry dog food is gentle on stomachs. Nourishes skin & promotes a lustrous coat.
Soft Baked Chicken Flavor Dog Treats
Healthy soft baked chicken flavor dog treats are a delicious complement to many Prescription Diet Dog Foods