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Allergies in pets have become all too common in recent years and are linked to many contributing factors such as environmental allergies, processed foods, flea and tick medications, grass, and more. Even overbreeding has contributed to the declining health and immune resistance in pets. Food allergies and allergic dermatitis are the most common types of allergic reactions we see in dogs. A pet affected with dermatitis will experience symptoms such as weepy, blister-like lesions, hives, crusting, thickening, scaling, and hair loss. The pet will also most likely scratch, bite, and lick the skin excessively, which may lead to a secondary bacterial infection. ALLERGY SYMPTOMS IN PETS • Red inflamed skin • Sneezing • Itchy ears • Chronic ear infections • Itchy, runny eyes • Constant licking • Paw biting • Bald spots The best way to treat an allergy is to avoid the cause. This may or may not always…

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