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Find Out If Your Dog Has Allergies Or Hot Spots
from:Allergies: Unlike humans, the first sign of discomfort usually shown by an allergic dog is itchy, irritated skin. Some dogs also get a runny nose or eyes, sneeze or even suffer from vomiting and diarrhea. Uncovering the source of the allergy can be quite frustrating for owners and veterinarians alike.
Some dogs are allergic to components in their diet. A food allergy can emerge early in life; usually the offenders are beef or soy products. The best way to determine if diet is causing an allergic reaction is to feed hypoallergenic food for several weeks and see if the signs regress. To be altogether certain of a food allergy, you'd need to challenge the dog with the prior food and see if the signs recur.
Another common allergic condition is known as atopy. Atopy refers to an inhalant allergy or a reaction to environmental components. Molds, plants, dust, even furniture stuffing fall into this category. Signs of atopy may be seasonal. The only practical way to discover what's bothering this allergic dog is to ask a veterinary dermatologist to conduct an intradermal skin test, much as is done with human allergy sufferers. Then you can try avoiding offensive material, or attempt hyposensitization. These problems are also best discussed with a qualified dermatologist.
A few comments about some common dog allergies: many dogs are sensitive to flea collars, flea bites or dyes in plastic food dishes. These things are easily identified and corrected. If a flea collar irritates your dog's neck, remove it and wash the area thoroughly with a mild shampoo. Switch to another type of product. And if your dog's red, irritated nose is caused by an allergy to dyed plastic by replacing the plastic dish with metal or glass. If it's an allergy, the condition should be resolved.
Hot Spots: One of the most common summertime complaints seen by veterinarians are hot spots round hairless patches of tender, red, oozing skin which seem to erupt overnight. They are usually found on the rump, although they may appear anywhere on the body. Hot spots are especially prevalent in heavy coated breeds and in any dog with skin allergies.
Hot spots probably begin as a focus of irritation caused by a flea bite, impacted anal sacs or other small annoyances. However, the more the dog licks and chews at the spot, the worse it feels, so the more the animal licks and chews. A small problem explodes into a large one. These lesions need to be treated promptly before you have a dog in agony.
Treatment of a hot spot begins with clipping away the surrounding hair and cleaning the surface of the wound. The area is then covered with a soothing spray, liquid or ointment. The veterinarian will attempt to find and eliminate the source of the complaint. Your dog may need to wear an Elizabethan collar (a plastic contraption similar to a lampshade) around his neck, to prevent it from attacking the area further, until the skin begins to heal. Antibiotics and anti inflammatory medications may be prescribed as well.
Pinch Collars: Pinch Collars Are Not As Bad As They Appear
Pinch collars are made up of a series of metal links that pop on and off from each other, allowing you to determine the length of the collar Between these links is a small chain with a swivel ring to which you attach the leash The pinch collar comes in three different link sizes: small, medium, and large Pinch collars are sometimes referred to as prong collars Though either name is corre.....More on Radio Controlled Dog Training Collars
10 Tips To Help Keep Your Pets Acting Civil To Each Other
Put two or more people under the same roof, and tensions occasionally flare up If two people canand#39;t always keep the lid on emotional outbreaks, why should pets be expected to do so Naturally, your pets will have a spat periodically After all, they are often the only ones that know what circumstances brought it about If one animal appears to be in danger from another, breaking up the brawl may b.....More on Radio Controlled Dog Training Collars
The Risks Of Using Electric Fences In Your Yard
For stopping your dog from fence jumping, sometimes it is effective to erect an inner fence to interfere with the animaland#39;s approach to the barrier In some cases, an inner fence of only 30 inches has proved to be effective If the dog climbs the main barrier, an inward slanting overhang can be installed along the top of the wall You can save the expense of raising the wall by digging sunken garde.....More on Radio Controlled Dog Training Collars
Dog Collars: Pinch Collars, Shock Collars
Pinch Collar: Pinch collars have gained in popularity in the last few years Many owners think a pinch collar is the answer to all their dogand#39;s pulling problems They think they are gaining better control of their dogs, but I think it just makes an owner lazy They expect the pinch collar to do all the work for them Dogs should learn how to maneuver through commands and leash control and not throu.....More on Radio Controlled Dog Training Collars
Dogs Chasing Cats: How To Keep Dog From Harming Your Cats
Your dog has genetics that still bears the traits of a hunting machine Just look at those sharp incisors they werenand#39;t designed for eating dainty bits off a china plate And consider the eyes they have thousands more movement receptors than peopleand#39;s eyes do We see color Dogs see action Dogs also have a chase drive that makes them instinctively go after anything that runs, and cats sure.....More on Radio Controlled Dog Training Collars
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