[Farmors S]

hi,
my dog was just taken to the groomer and she told us that he has allergies?? what can dogs be allergic to? And what are the treatment the vet will give us?ill chose best answer for most detailed answer
hes a LabradorDeld he eats Evo, its not from the super market

[Tattijenkz]

Dogs can be allergic to anything. An ingredient in food or treats or anything in the environment, from a cleaner you use or even just natural things.
That is what can be so difficult with treating allergies, there are so many possibilities. Food is a common factor though.
Vets can give you prescriptions, or try to pinpoint what the allergen is to avoid exposure if possible (like a food additive).

Why does a groomer suspect allergies?

@Danielle - you are supposed to cite sources for your information. When copy and pasting entire articles, typically one will use quotation marks followed by a link to the source.
Here is yours
http://dog-allergies.blogspot.com/2007/08/dog-allergy-medications.html

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Just because he eats a good food does not mean he can't be allergic to it. It can be ANYTHING.
Some dogs are allergic to chicken, and do better on formulas with lamb or fish.
Unfortuntately, allergies are not uncommon in Lab/Poodle mixes.
Go to the vet, find out for sure if it is allergies. Then start working on the cause.

[lvminole]

Ask your groomer, he/she was the one that said your dog had allergies. Then take dog to vet for treatment.

[FrankEs]

Dog can be allergic to just about anything, as can humans.
Some breeds are more susceptible to certain allergies than others.
Corns and cereals are a very common one, and if your dog is fed on any supermarket brand of food, that would be my first guess. Check the ingredients label, and look for cereal products. There are many wheat/corn/cereal free feeds available at pet shops or wholesale.
Some environmental allergens include cleaning chemicals, and certain plant/tree/grass pollens.
Your vet will probably try to eliminate certain common allergens from his diet and environment first.

[Melita10]

dogs can be allergic ti anything and everything. it could be seasonal this time of yr, but the most common are food allergies. often lower quality dog food like Purina, dads, or pedigree and even some higher quality like aims and Eugenia cause dogs allergies to flare from the grains and lower quality proteins. start by buying better food, wellness, nutria, or taste of the wild r good starters or talk to those at Ur local pet store for advice.
the vet can do allergy test these include blood test, skin scraping and a very long precess of ingredient illumination for a diet test.
treatment can some times be meds like prednisone, in pill or shot form, or benadrly in either form. some times it is just switching foods or adding more omega 3s to the diet.
you could also try probiotics for a more holistic approach as these can help also

[jozazzo74]

corn in her food is a possibility. also in rural areas fleas are a big one. my dog never gets fleas but them being in the area bothers her. first you ll need to eliminate the problem by either switching foods or giving preventative flea medicine. the vet will probably give a shot to help fast. it made my dog feel better that day. also you may get steroid pills but its just 10 days that they have to be given.

[princess_shira99]

Dogs manifest allergic reactions when they undergo emotional stress. And that is a direct link to the caretaker?s personal life, whether he or she is undergoing an emotional or stressful phase in life
Allergies in dogs present as uncontrollable itching, forcing the dog to lick and scratch himself until sores develop on his body. These sores could become infected, accumulate pus and become very painful. With recurrent attacks, some dogs eventually end up with their hair falling out.

Dogs are prone to allergies - in almost everything they get in contact with, there are ingredients in food, elements in the air or just plain house dust that inevitably cause dog irritation. It is usually during the dog?s three to six years of age that these symptoms are typically noticed. It will be at most beneficial for both the dogs and their owners, to manage the onset of allergies before it aggravates, causing unspeakable misery and discomfort.

Fortunately, animal enthusiasts and veterinarians have come up with several ways to alleviate this. Various products have been formulated to be used to lessen or if possible resolve the problem of dog allergies in its various stages. For dog?s dermatological problems, the use of fatty acids in the form of a capsule has been widely practiced and tested. Specific products in this category are Doctors Foster and Smith?s 3V Caps, Vitacoat? Plus, Healthy Coat Allergy Tabs and Healthy Coat Omega-3 Gel Caps.

Various publications have reported the pr oven benefits of administering fatty acids in dog allergies situations. The list of positive effects are heartening ? inflammation was inhibited, hair coat luster was restored, steroid dosage was possibly reduced and it synergies well with antihistamines. It will take weeks to months of fatty acid intake before a significant improvement can be observed.

Ask Ariel?s Bioallergies Plus is another great product that can help dogs stop the torturing itch. This is considerably a safe product as it veers away from sedating elements or antihistamine solutions that can cause hyper stimulation. This products uses enzymes and botanical that help tone down the body?s sensitivity to contact and airborne substances as well as food that brings about the allergic reaction.

Atopica from Novartis have recently been released as a suggested replacement against the widely used pretension. This cyclotron in oral form is considered a lot safer versus the negative side effects the steroids can bring to the dog?s immune system. Another option, though somewhat a bit expensive, is to give dogs some allergy shots. This works in a way that it will manually introduce the allergens into the dog?s body in acceptable amounts until it reaches the limit that the dog?s body has enabled itself to to be immuned to them.

Dr. Andrew Jones on the other hand, would like to shun the commercial products and offers a variety of alternative treatments at home for dog allergies. He espouses that a simple change in diet, improved practices in hygiene and awareness in outright allergies prevention is the key for the dogs life quality.

Not to be overlooked is to treat the problem from its roots ? eliminate the cause. Frontline or Heartguard are some of best product to repel this irritating fleas. Antihistamine can also be administered if the dog starts sneezing or shows signs that it has inhaled allergies. This medication should be administered with the help of a veterinarian. Caring for one?s pet is a challenge. It is almost impossible to protect one?s dog from all the allergens that could be present in one?s environment. Frequent bathing and use of quality grooming products do not guarantee against allergies as allergens can also be absorbed through the dog?s skin. Bathing also easily dries out the dog?s skin, so frequency has to be noted as well as proper use of oils. Just ensure that with all these tasks of protecting and caring for one?s dog, one shouldn?t be amiss with the same care for the one?s self. Only a healthy caregiver can give proper care to a healthy dog.

hope this help i didnt know want allergens your dog had.

[Yaybob]

Dogs can be allergic to anything just like us humans can.
Your dog may have an allergies to some of the shampoo they use or food.

You can generally see if they are allergic to something because they will vomit, have diarrhea, itch a lot, are fidgety or 'uncomfortable in their own skin' and sometimes loose fur.

My cat even has an allergies to fleas and the fur at the end of her tail falls off which is very weird looking but a good indication for fleas in the house!

If i were you, go back to the groomers and ask them what they meant exactly and then take your pet to the vet and see if there is anything they can give your pet to reduce their symptoms, cure them or just make them feel slightly better. They can generally tell you what it i they're allergic to and then you just stop feeding your pet it or make sure it isn't put on their skin.

Hope this helps!

[Lis B]

i find it a bit strange the owners would not notice allergy symptoms first, that it would take a groomer, because allergic symptoms are obvious ... your dog could be allergic to environmental things such as pollens in the air, dust, mold which would make your dog symptomatic in different seasons (unless you live where there is only one season) and/or allergic to food products such as animal proteins, grains, by-products, preservatives ... but if you have never witnessed the dog scratching, paw licking, ear infections, eye infections, or anything like that, the dog may just have a rash ... because allergies are pretty apparent and usually the owners are well aware of the symptoms ... if on the off chance your dog does have allergies, you do realize you are feeding a food that is double the necessary protein for an average pet dog ... and your dog's organs are having to work harder to expel the unnecessary protein ... the average protein required for a pet dog is between 18-25 percent ... a raw diet is about 25% protein ... and Ev has over 40 percent ... my dog's (who is allergic) skin almost fell off eating Ev (she is allergic to animal proteins) ... you can have your dog allergy tested, it cost me 695 dollars at a doggier allergist and it was a waste of time and money .... if your dog does have allergies (and i don't think he does based on one single groomer's observation (more likely the dog got razor burn and the groomer did not want to accept responsibility and came up with the "allergies") ... if you take the dog to the vet he/she is going to want to know about the symptoms and i can't see a vet doing anything based on the owners witnessing nothing and a groomer making a comment ... he/she will push for allergy testing, "special" (i-am-a-vet-and-sold-out-to-a-crappy-dog-food-company) food, offer antihistamines (human are cheaper, just ask for the dose), or steroids, but under no circumstances allow a corticosteroid shot ... painful for dog to receive and a waste of time and money ... good luck, allergies are a challenge ...

[taotemu]

Did your groomer tell you why she thinks he has allergies? I knew my GSDs had allergies from all the scratching and chewing they were doing, so before we put them on any melds. just changed to a dry grain free dog food, they do not get treats which could have grain in them also, that took care of the food allergies. Unless your groomer is also a vet don't just take her opinion, get one from your vet. There are several things dogs can be allergic to so talk to your vet. Good luck