Pet Allergies
As the temperature and humidity increase, so does the incidence of allergies in dogs and cats. Allergies your pet may be the result of several factors, such as flea bites, mites, atopy (inhaled allergies), skin infections, skin fold in diseases and food allergies. If your pet shows any of the following signs, which may be suffering from allergies to pets.
* Skin rashes
* Dig in your ears
* Chewing feet
* Excessive grooming and licking
* Rub your face against the furniture or floor
Prevention fleas and other insects Bites
Flea bites are the cause more common and often itchy skin on pets. However, if the pet is regularly exposed to the outside, many insect bites can help and itching. Some of these insects are:
* Fleas
* Flies
* Mosquitoes
* Spiders
* Ticks
* Other insect bites
Cats that have flea itch more in the head. Dogs tend to bite more near its tail. The best way to prevent fleas from biting your pet is to apply a topical medicine for the prevention of fleas on a monthly basis. This is very important in protecting your pet and your home from infestation by fleas.
The mites can also cause a lot of irritation for your pets. They can cause skin diseases such as ear infestations, scabies, scabies and dandruff. The facilities of the mites are contagious and common in shelters and toilets. The treatment involves using a drug that kills mites and also is used as a de-wormed.
Prevention of Skin Diseases and infections
Dog breeds such as pugs and Sharpeis have much excess skin that is folds and wrinkles creates large. This creates a warm, damp skin-fold diseases to develop and spread. Using baby wipes and wipes Wet acne control can help prevent infections in these areas. If the problem is severe enough, surgical procedures can be a option to discuss with your veterinarian.
Skin and ear infections can be caused by an excessive amount of bacteria and yeasts on the skin. In these cases, the primary skin disease should be treated with the secondary infections that result.
Pet Atopy and food allergies
Atopy is caused by inhaled allergies. Pets who suffer from this allergy often bite everywhere and have patches of missing hair on their bodies. Cats with this type of allergy usually develop skin rashes and scabs on the neck and head. This is often a seasonal allergy symptoms are much worse in the warmer months. Your veterinarian can testing your pet’s skin to diagnose and determine treatment for these allergies.
Pets with atopy often have food allergies, too. In some cases, symptoms are the same so it is important to have your pet tested to determine exactly what is happening. One important difference is that pets with food allergies often have gastrointestinal problems. Furthermore, not your itchy skin is seasonal. The treatment for food allergies is to put your animals on a strict hypoallergenic diet.
Treatments for pet allergies often require antibiotics and antifungal medications that are either orally or placed directly into the affected area. Sometimes changes are required in the diet. There are natural products available to repel insects and relieve itchy skin. There are also natural foods and dietary supplements you can feed your pet in order to prevent health problems and skin become their animal issues household grows. Talk to your veterinarian about preventive measures you can take to protect your pets of many types of allergies and health problems that may be susceptible.
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About the Author: Donna Spector is a board-certified veterinary internist who has practiced at the Animal Medical Center in New York and the Univ. of California. Dr Spector also writes for www.halopets.com.
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