Better Care, Better Lives
Dermatology for dogs and cats.
Better Care, Better Lives
Dermatology for dogs and cats.
Pet allergies are often the result of an animal’s immune system overreacting to something on the skin. Certain breeds of dogs may be more prone to allergies than others. Labs, Dalmatians, Boxers, Golden Retrievers, and various types of Terriers are breeds that may have more problems with allergies. There is not generally any specific type of cat breeds that are more susceptible. There are several specific types of allergies such as: Environmental Allergies, Food Allergies, and Parasitic or Fungi Allergies.
Even the most responsible pet owner could leave the garage door open or forget to close the gate, resulting in a lost pet. Microchipping your beloved pet could be the difference between having your pet returned and not being able to find them. While it is estimated that nearly 3 million pets in shelters are euthanized annually, some of those animals are pets whose owners were unable to find them. AVID, one of the major microchip manufacturers, states that approximately 1,400 pets with microchips are reunified with their owners per year, saving them from euthanasia.
Most allergic reactions are noticed on the skin. If a dog or cat has an allergy it will likely manifest itself when the animal is still young, although that is not always the case. Some specific allergic reactions may include the following:
- Bumps on the Skin
- Facial Swelling
- Coughing and Sneezing
- Runny Eyes or Nose
- Compulsive Scratching
- Vomiting or Seizing.
Most allergic reactions are noticed on the skin. If a dog or cat has an allergy it will likely manifest itself when the animal is still young, although that is not always the case. Some specific allergic reactions may include the following:
- Bumps on the Skin
- Facial Swelling
- Coughing and Sneezing
- Runny Eyes or Nose
- Compulsive Scratching
- Vomiting or Seizing.
