Veterinarians suggest that between ten to fifteen percent of dogs suffer from food allergies before the age of four. Chicken, grain, wheat and corn are all common foods, which d

For example, the ‘Dog Food Project’ suggests that corn gluten and wheat gluten are by-products of human food creation which should be avoided because they are often used as cheap filler in dog foods. Sadly, much of the dog food you find at your local grocery store is full of corn and wheat, which may ultimately lead to your dog developing allergies.ogs develop allergies or sensitivities to. Unfortunately, dogs often eat the same food repetitively for too long, and this causes a sensitivity to that food.

In addition to dog food sensitivities, canines may develop an aversion to fabrics such as wool and cotton, or medicines like flea treatments. These are called contact allergies. Another contact sensitivity canines often suffer from involves fleas and more specifically a protein found in flea saliva. An infested dog will be repeatedly bitten by fleas which will discharge the saliva causing a reaction on the canines skin.

Canines will often exhibit dog allergy symptoms because of a bacteria problem. Even though dogs have natural bacteria on their skin they unfortunately will, at times, develop a sensitivity to it. This bacteria is called Staphylococcus or Staph for short.

Atopy sensitivities are more commonly know as Inhalant allergies. So just like humans dogs too can develop problems when repetitively breathing in certain substances such as cigarette smoke, molds, dust mites, pollution, and even pollen.

Allergy Summary: food sensitivities, contact allergies, bacteria problems, and Inhalant allergies.

Making connections between topics you already understand and a topic you are learning about, can help with the learning process. And fortunately common human allergies and dog allergies have many similarities. You’ll also find similarities between human allergy symptoms and dog allergy symptoms…

Dog Allergy Symptoms - Six Common Types

1. Dried out itchy skin
2. Repetitive ear infections
3. Chronic hot spots
4. Chewing of body parts
5. Dull coat of hair
6. Constant upset stomachs
7. Eye and nose discharge

Dog Allergy Symptoms

Skin Issues:
The easiest of the dog allergy symptoms to identify is itchy and dry skin. However, just because your dog has itchy and dried out skin does not mean they are suffering from an allergy. Changes to a canines climate and diet can easily dry out their skin, but these skin problems can be an indicator to dog owners that they should be on the look-out for additional sensitivity symptoms. You will know your dog is suffering from dry skin when they are: consistently licking and rubbing their bodies, gnawing on their paws, develop pink and red sores which may include pus, and mites, may also, be found in their hair and oil glands. Additionally your canine is constantly allowed to lick their dried out skin they will most likely develop acral lick granulomas-sores. Be sure to consult with your vet be these problems become an issue. Skin issues, horribly, could be link to any of the previously mentioned allergies.

Symptoms Summary:

• Constant licking
• Chewing paws
• Pink or red sores

Eyes And Nose:
Dogs suffering from atopy sensitivities or inhalant allergies commonly have discharge from eyes and nose as well as the aforementioned itchy skin issues. Red and watery eyes and discharge from the nose are a clear sign that your puppy is suffering from a inhalant allergy. Female dogs are, regrettably, more likely to suffer from inhalant sensitivities, and breeds such as Boston Terriers and Irish Setters often have inhalant problems.

Sensitivity Sum-up: Red and watery eyes, Discharge from the nose, Sneezing and coughing

Ear Infections:
Pets.ca suggests that ear infections are the most common infection in dogs, and often are an indicator your puppy is suffering from allergies. Poodles and Cocker Spaniels often develop ear infections or Otitis externa, but any breed can suffer from the infection. Shaking of the head, and redness of the ear flaps are clear indications that you need to take fido to the veterinarian to get checked out. Keeping your eye out for other dog allergy symptoms will allow you to assist your vet in assessing the overall situation. Please do not wait too long to visit your doggy doctor as ear infections can become a serious problem with smelly discharge, and can even lead to long term ear damage.

Infection Intricacies:

• Shaking the head
• Red and hot ears
• Smelly ear

Ultimately, a basic understanding of allergy symptoms in dogs is going to assist you with solving your dogs problems, and having a clear idea of what they are suffering from. Getting your veterinarian to complete an allergy test is your first step to solving the problem. Regrettably, this will cost two hundred to three hundred dollars, but in the long term could save poor fido a great deal of suffering, and even save you from paying for other costly procedures.

Dog Allergy Testing Costs: $200-$300

It can be horrible to watch your dog suffer, and have little understanding of what they are going through, so hopefully you now have a clearer understanding of what dog allergies look like. Although the allergy symptoms do have many similarities to human allergies they are unique in their own way. Thank you for choosing the Dog Allergy Symptoms Information site for your source of information, and please check back soon, or perhaps you would like to contact us here.