{"id":3491,"date":"2018-04-24T16:26:16","date_gmt":"2018-04-24T15:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/?p=3491"},"modified":"2022-03-30T13:57:24","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T12:57:24","slug":"allergies-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/allergies-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Allergies in dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s never nice to see your dog uncomfortable or unwell \u2013 especially if you\u2019re not sure what\u2019s causing it, or how you can help them feel better. Allergies often fall into this category because they have lots of possible causes, and the symptoms can range from sneezes to hot spots. No wonder it\u2019s so hard to figure out what\u2019s going on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you suspect your dog has an allergy, the first step is to try and find out what\u2019s causing it. Once you know that, easing your dog\u2019s symptoms becomes much simpler. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How can I tell if my dog has an allergy?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3495 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/dog-scratchingiStock-840592692.jpg\" alt=\"Allergies in dogs\" width=\"5472\" height=\"3648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/dog-scratchingiStock-840592692.jpg 5472w, https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/dog-scratchingiStock-840592692-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/dog-scratchingiStock-840592692-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/dog-scratchingiStock-840592692-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/dog-scratchingiStock-840592692-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">common allergy symptoms in dogs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dry or itchy skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scratching or licking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Paw chewing and swollen paws<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bald patches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A high frequency of hot spots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ear infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Skin infections<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Other symptoms that are sometimes allergy-related, but not often, include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sneezing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Diarrhoea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All these allergy-related symptoms can be caused by other things too, so even if some sound familiar, an allergy isn\u2019t a given. A visit to your vet is the best way to find out more. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What\u2019s causing my dog\u2019s allergic reaction?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are three main causes of allergic reactions in dogs. In order, these<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">are:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1) Flea bites<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Flea bites are the most common cause of allergic reactions in dogs. Being relatively common doesn\u2019t make these any less troublesome \u2013 even a few bites can leave your dog uncomfortably itchy for up to three weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2) Environmental factors<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Environmental allergies are caused by a trigger in your dog\u2019s surroundings, whether at home or outside. The most common causes of environmental allergies in dogs are:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Natural environmental allergens<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pollen \u00a0\u2013 from trees, grass or plants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mold<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dust <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">House dust mites <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Storage mites \u2013 from stored food<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Feathers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Man-made environmental allergens<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cigarette smoke<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prescription drugs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Perfumes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cleaning products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rubber<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Plastic <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3) Food<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Only one in ten allergies in dogs is food-related but the culprits are worth considering, if only to rule out. The most common triggers of food allergies in dogs are: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Beef<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Egg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dairy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Soya<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wheat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/20\/does-my-dog-have-a-food-allergy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can read more about food allergies <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Can I get my dog tested for allergies?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you suspect your dog has an environmental allergy, your vet might suggest a blood test to confirm it. Blood tests are less reliable when it comes to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">f<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ood allergies in dogs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> though \u2013 so if food is the prime suspect, your vet might recommend an exclusion diet instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An exclusion diet means feeding your dog a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tails.com\/gb\/diet\/hypoallergenic-dog-food\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">hypoallergenic <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">diet \u2013 one that avoids the most common dietary triggers. You then reintroduce these ingredients one by one to see if there\u2019s a pattern between what your dog eats, and when their symptoms get worse. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This sounds simple, but there are lots of things to consider when it comes to an exclusion diet, so always get advice from your vet first.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What\u2019s the treatment for allergies in dogs?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When it comes to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">allergy treatments in dogs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, prevention is the best approach. The specific steps depend on your dog\u2019s allergy. If dust is the trigger, try hoovering your home more often \u2013 even if it already looks completely dust-free. If you\u2019re dealing with a flea bite allergy, give your dog their flea control treatments with clockwork precision. For food allergies, make sure the offending ingredient doesn\u2019t feature anywhere in your dog\u2019s diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This means being really strict about what your dog eats, as even a tiny amount of an allergen can trigger a reaction. For tails.com customers, this is easy. We create a specially-tailored feeding plan without the ingredient their dog needs to avoid \u2013 beef, dairy, egg, soya or wheat. Grains other than wheat aren\u2019t often at fault, but if it looks like a problem is grain-related and cutting out wheat doesn\u2019t help, owners can choose to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tails.com\/health\/grain-free-dog-food\">exclude all grains<\/a> instead<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: wheat, rice, oats, barley and maize.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It can take up to three months for your dog\u2019s allergies to subside after a reaction, so it\u2019s important to stick with any changes you make, even if they don\u2019t seem to make a difference at first. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What else can I do to ease my dog\u2019s allergy symptoms?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your dog\u2019s symptoms include itchy or angry skin, weekly baths can help ease their discomfort. You can also make changes to their diet, to help soothe their symptoms from the inside out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dogs on a tails.com feeding plan get a recipe tailored to these exact needs. For example, if you tell us your dog has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tails.com\/health\/dog-itchy-skin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">skin issues <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">we can include supportive ingredients like omega fatty acids. For dogs whose symptoms include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tails.com\/gb\/health\/sensitive-stomach-dog-food\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">digestive upsets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, we can tailor their blend to include ingredients like prebiotics, that support healthy gut flora. This can make a noticeable difference to a dog\u2019s overall health. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There\u2019s a lot to consider when it comes to allergies, but with the right advice and support, it shouldn\u2019t be long before your dog is back to their old self. Your vet will be able to provide lots more information \u2013 and our very own veterinary and nutritionist team can too. If you\u2019d like some tailored advice about your dog\u2019s allergy symptoms, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">get in touch hello@tails.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s never nice to see your dog uncomfortable or unwell \u2013 especially if you\u2019re not sure what\u2019s causing it, or how you can help them feel better. Allergies often fall into this category because they have lots of possible causes, and the symptoms can range from sneezes to hot spots. 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