When allergy season hits, it also affects the canine breed to various different ways. A Veterinarian visit can alleviate the symptoms with an allergy shot, but there are also natural ways to help relieve the symptoms.
Treating a Dog with Seasonal Allergies
The two most common forms of allergies pets may experience are food allergies and environmental allergies. As a general rule of thumb, seasonal allergies are situated within the “environmental” category of allergies.
Allergies of any type are an overreaction of the immune system, in which the immune system identifies the allergen as a foreign substance that it must eliminate. As the animal’s body tries to fight this substance, the reactions in the form of allergy symptoms occur.
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When a dog starts to sneeze, or the eyes start to water, or chewing on themselves from itching, it is time to take notice and find a safe treatment to alleviate the symptoms.
Relief for dogs, such as herbal remedies and supplements, can be used for dogs allergic to pollens, weeds, or other seasonal allergens. Be prepared to control allergies every year around March to alleviate symptoms. In addition, since most dogs with allergies are those with imbalanced immune systems, natural remedies can be used to enhance and balance the allergic dogs' immune systems.
Seasonal dog allergies are the most common cause of dog itching and scratching. They usually develop after a couple of years of exposure, if they develop at all. No one really understands why one individual will develop allergies, while the next one will not. Genetics are thought to play a part, since allergies often run in families. Repeated exposure is important, too. Other scientists theorize that it may have something to do with immunizations given at an early age or with lack of exposure to certain diseases at an early age. We are learning a lot about the immune system, but there is a whole lot more to
Treating a Dog with Seasonal Allergies
The two most common forms of allergies pets may experience are food allergies and environmental allergies. As a general rule of thumb, seasonal allergies are situated within the “environmental” category of allergies.
Allergies of any type are an overreaction of the immune system, in which the immune system identifies the allergen as a foreign substance that it must eliminate. As the animal’s body tries to fight this substance, the reactions in the form of allergy symptoms occur.
Several different …show more content…
When a dog starts to sneeze, or the eyes start to water, or chewing on themselves from itching, it is time to take notice and find a safe treatment to alleviate the symptoms.
Relief for dogs, such as herbal remedies and supplements, can be used for dogs allergic to pollens, weeds, or other seasonal allergens. Be prepared to control allergies every year around March to alleviate symptoms. In addition, since most dogs with allergies are those with imbalanced immune systems, natural remedies can be used to enhance and balance the allergic dogs' immune systems.
Seasonal dog allergies are the most common cause of dog itching and scratching. They usually develop after a couple of years of exposure, if they develop at all. No one really understands why one individual will develop allergies, while the next one will not. Genetics are thought to play a part, since allergies often run in families. Repeated exposure is important, too. Other scientists theorize that it may have something to do with immunizations given at an early age or with lack of exposure to certain diseases at an early age. We are learning a lot about the immune system, but there is a whole lot more to