| A Dog’s skin allergy can be a constant nightmare | | | | them often to rid them of as much allergens as |
| for both the dog and owner. It is disheartening to | | | | possible. |
| see your pet constantly scratching and causing raw | | | | For insects bites, spray on your dog anti flea spray, |
| wounds on their skin due to itch. I have some | | | | buy natural sprays such as those that contains aroma |
| recommendations for you if you are in this situation. | | | | oils like citronella oil, eucalyptus, lemon grass, clove or |
| The following recommendations must be done in | | | | neem oil. Any of these oils in the content can ward |
| stages to assist you in identifying possible causes. | | | | off insects. |
| Before you start, ascertain that your dog’s rash | | | | For dust mites, throw away any old mats or cloth |
| is not due parasites such as mange, fleas or ticks. If | | | | that they usually lie on, use plastic beddings instead |
| you suspect mange, bring the doctor to the vet and | | | | of soft bedding as soft beddings attract dust mites. |
| get it verified. Mange can get very serious and very | | | | If you need mats in the home, make sure your pet |
| itchy for the dog. It also results in skin that is raw, | | | | is not resting on it and wash and change them |
| red and balding. The vet can do a skin scrap to | | | | regularly (at least 3x a week). |
| ascertain if your dog’s condition is an allergy or | | | | After clearing their beddings or clearing off mats and |
| mange condition. | | | | they are still allergic, it could be floor detergent that |
| For allergic condition, other then food which could be | | | | they are allergic to. If this is the cause, the dogs |
| causing allergic reaction, we cannot ignore | | | | usually get more skin rash on their tummy area as a |
| environment causes as well whichi will cover in this | | | | result of resting on the floor. To resolve this, stop |
| article. This is your first step in diagnosis skin allergic | | | | using the detergent and switch to homemade version |
| prior to any food allergen testing methods. | | | | of “floor detergent”, mix vinegar, isopropyl |
| Environment Allergy | | | | alcohol in water and use it to clean and sanitize the |
| Firstly, we need to check if your dog is allergic to | | | | floor! If your pet’s skin rash cleared up, you can |
| environment conditions of your home. Like humans, | | | | be sure the commercial floor detergent is the cause |
| some dogs are allergic to pollen, dust mites and | | | | of the skin rash. |
| insect bites. | | | | These steps are essential to check if they are allergic |
| For pollen allergens, keep your pet away from the | | | | to substance in the environment or allergic to food |
| source and if it cannot be avoided, clean and wash | | | | source. |